Firmware Updates

Abstract

As discussed in Chap.  3, Celestron’s computerized telescopes utilize multiple processors (computers) to provide the complex control necessary for its seemingly effortless GoTo and tracking performance. Inside the mount are two processors: one for each axis. The processors in the mount are responsible for controlling the rate of motion for each motor as well as executing backlash compensation and a few other movement-related functions. As such, these are commonly referred to as the “motor control,” or MC. The hand control, commonly referred to as the HC, houses a single processor. The processor in the hand control is responsible for GoTo, calculating tracking rates for each axis, storing and accessing the objects database, the user interface that we deal with to run the ‘scope, and various other tasks. Additionally, there is a processor inside the StarSense camera.