Using A Celestar 8 Deluxe and an Autoguider

I have a C8 Dlx and I was wondering how to use the scope with a CCD camera (ie: sbig, etc). Since the drive system only has a jack for the hand controller and not an Aux port like some of the more expensive scopes out there, how does one use a ccd camera that performs autoguiding? Is there someone who makes an adapter that converts the autoguiders signals into something the C8 Dlx can use?

Thanks in advance,
Lee Polikoff

I'm assuming you are talking about the SBIG ST-4 autoguider?
If so and it has the appropriate jack already installed (like mine did) then all you need to do is plug it in where the hand control normally goes. If you still want to use your hand control you need to go out and buy a 2-way splitter.

I should also mention this will be a lesson in patience, unless you've lucked out and got a good drive. :-)


Robert W.