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Collaborate with 3rd Party Software

SynScan App can collaborate with a 3rd party telescope control software, such as a planetarium app. The two apps can run on different devices, or they can run on the same device, with an exception on iOS:

Planetarium app on another device Planetarium app on same device
SynScan App on iOS Yes No
SynScan App on Android Yes Yes
SynScan App on Windows Yes Yes

SynScan App must be connected to Sky-Watcher/Orion telescope mount first, before planetarium app can connect to SynScan App.

If an iOS device runs SynScan App, the device has to remain open (screen-lock disabled) and the SynScan App has to be visible on the screen

Parameters to enter in planetarium app

Enter SynScan App's IP address into the planetarium app:

Additional parameters depend on the type of protocol used: