Avalon StarGo Plus - Control System for Mount, Focuser, Camera and Accessories

Avalon all in one Astronomical Control System for Mount for Focuser, Cameras and Accessories

The StarGo Plus is the new Avalon Instruments controller Raspberry Pi based for a remote and complete Astronomical setup management

The StarGo Plus is compatible with every Avalon mounts and is possible to perform the upgrade from the StarGo GoTo Control System.

Compact dimensions, versatile assembling, less cabling
The StarGo Plus has been designed with compact dimensions (140 x 99 x 33 mm) and standard fixing holespacing (93 and 35 mm) in order to allow the maximum compatibility and many different assembling possibilities. It can be directly assembled on the T-pod 90/110 and 130 leg, on the DEC bottom side or even on the Telescope bottom/top.

Linux and Windows environments compatible
It can be accessed directly on the StarGo Plus Raspberry Pi Operating System for a complete Remote control or via Software installed on the Host PC (Carte du Ciel/N.I.N.A./SGP/Stellarium etc.) thanks to the INDI (Linux, Mac OS) or ASCOM Alpaca (Windowd OS) drivers.

Mount Speed Up to 15°/s
Avalon mount connected with the StarGo Plus can increase their Slew Speed up to 15°/s.

StarGo Plus connection
The StarGo Plus provide a complete and versatile connection mode, depending on the preferred user modality.

Network connection
1. Use the StarGo Plus as a Hotspot
2. Connect the StarGo Plus to your network via LAN or Wi-Fi.

Software
1. You can use the integrated remote desktop function.
2. You can control the StarGo Plus with your host PC via Carte du Ciel/N.I.N.A./SGP/Stellarium etc.

Creating a simple sequence in less than three minutes


StarGo Plus WebApp for Smart Devices and PC/Laptop control
The WebApp is a Browser based solution that use any kind of browser installed on any kind of smart or PC device. So is not required to donwload any kind of external app. Once the device is connected with the StarGo Plus by using one of the above mentioned methods, the device can control the setup.
The WebApp allows the complete mount and setup control and function management. The WebApp allows to move the mount axis, however, thanks to the INDI Driver, the StarGo Plus is also compatible with the SkySafari App, so the user can also perform intiuitive GoTo for visual or photographic session.

StarGo Plus WebApp Screenshots



StarGo WebApp video


Satellite tracking feature
With the StarGo Plus is available the Tracking Satellites fearure. See the video below to watch a session taken in the Avalon Merlino Observatory with a M-uno mount.

StarGo Plus controller in aluminum case
StarGo Plus control keypad
12-24 VDC power supply with 110-240 VAC and 12 VDC inputs + cigarette lighter 12V power cable
USB flash drive with StarGO softwares and manuals
RJ11 Cables connection

Safety informations: PDF Download