GoTo control, the smartphone way

Apps like SkySafari Pro are becoming an increasingly common option for GoTo users
Credit: Paul Money
How do you control your GoTo mount? Since GoTo systems became popular there have been two options: either using a handset or controlling it via a serial port, connecting a PC to the mount and using software to send commands. Handsets are pretty sophisticated today, but serious astroimagers do tend to prefer the PC route via EQMOD and similar systems. Those with permanent observatories generally like to automate their whole setup.
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