"Simply connect it between your GPS receiver and your telescope, & switch it on. A few moments later your scope will have an accurate latitude, longitude, date and time fix, allowing faster error-free telescope alignment."

 The BotSky GPAS

The BotSky GPAS module interfaces any handheld GPS receiver & a Meade GOTO telescope

If you own a Meade GOTO telescope and a GPS receiver, then this unit will allow you to connect them together and have GPS accurate telescope alignment: This improves pointing accuracy so that you will spend more time looking through your 'scope, instead of time spent setting it up (it's no wonder Meade are fitting GPS technology to their top 'scopes! Now you can retro-fit it to your classic 'scope).


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HOW IT WORKS: The GPAS intelligently translates the output data stream from your GPS receiver, and uses it so that your Meade® GOTO telescope will have an accurate fix of position, date and time (GPS accuracy is within a few feet and within milliseconds). The GPAS even works out which time zone you are in, so no problems getting auto set up anywhere there's a GPS signal. Your telescope remains absolutely standard and your GPS receiver still works as normal, so you can use it to navigate to site etc.

* No software or hardware modifications at all are needed *

* Use it with as many telescopes as you want *

This GPAS interface operates with the following requirements:

  1. A Meade® GOTO telescope e.g. LX200, LX90, LXD55/75 ETX-PE or ETX 90-125 or any telescope with Autostar #495 or #497 controller
  2. A serial cable of the type used to connect your telescope to a PC serial port. (e.g. Meade® #505 or #07047 cable set)
    (click here for cables These cables are not included "by default" because you may already have them, and this results in a lower price for you.)
  3. *Any GPS receiver capable of outputting NMEA 0183 serial data (this is practically every GPS receiver sold by Garmin®, Magellan®, Trimble® etc.)
  4. A serial cable of type used to connect the GPS receiver to a PC serial port (these are usually supplied with the GPS receiver, but are easily available on ebay or from your GPS dealer if not).
(Not sure which Autostar you have? Have a look at these: Autostars )

Functionality is the same as the "GPS Mate" or the Star-GPS product see: http://www.stargps.ca/compare.htm  But with the GPAS... There's no new software or licences needed (everything stays standard) - plus you can use this on any compatible telescope - plus you still have your fully functional handheld GPS to use elsewhere (maybe to find your way home!)

To check out how easy it is, download a copy of the Quick Start card Quick Start Card  or the full instructions

Supplied with full Instructions, quick start card etc. even includes Battery (9V PP3).

"All you need to do is simply connect it between your GPS and your telescope, & switch it on. A few moments later your scope will have an accurate latitude, longitude, date and time fix. It's really simple, letting you get on with your astronomy..."

Many satisfied users are using the GPAS module with Garmins (Etrex/Emap/GPS86/89/2/2+/3/5/Streetmap etc.) The Etrex can be bought for less than £100 (N.B. any NMEA0183 V2 capable GPS receiver will work, you do not need the latest model, and there are lots for sale on ebay!) email me if you want to check that your particular GPS receiver will work with the GPAS. We are proud of the feedback from satisfied users (just a selection of recent comments):

"GPAS: Isn't it just great when something does what it says on the tin?"

" Very Quick response. Excellent product"

" Buy with confidence - very helpful and knowledgeable"

" v. prompt, great quality. Recommended"

"Last night, amazed how fast I was able to set the scope up, it took seconds, makes life a lot easier"

Buy it now for £55 + P&P

The GPAS is not made by Meade. It is made in UK & has a 3 year RTB warranty.

Clear Skies!