Meade Stella Wi-Fi Adapter

• Wirelessly control the telescope from your tablet or smartphone
• When paired with StellaAccess, allows you to view & learn about objects in the planetarium database and have your telescope point to the object you're viewing on the app with the push of a button
• Powered by AC adapter or the rechargeable battery & has a power saving mode, ensuring you will get the most out of your battery life
• Works with all Meade telescopes that use AudioStar, AutoStar (non #494 versions), AutoStar II and AutoStar III
• Can create its own Wi-Fi hotspot; no need for internet connection or join existing Wi-Fi networks
• Contains a web server for configuring Wi-Fi parameters such as security, passwords, SSID (Service Set ID, allowing you to rename the network)
• Comes with velcro for affixing Stella to your telescope

Meet Stella

• The adapter that allows you to wirelessly control your telescope. Control your telescope at a distance without having to worry about your handbox cord length. Creating its own Wi-Fi network or joining other Wi-Fi networks, the Stella adapter communicates and aids in controlling your scope to making observing a breeze
• When paired with the Android and iOS app, StellaAccess, you now have a graphical interface for navigating the night sky. With this new adapter, gone are the days of handbox limitations; now you have a full featured planetarium at your fingertips that works in conjunction with your telescope
• Designed for Meade computer-controlled GoTo telescopes, Stella uses the Wi-Fi capabilities built into your iOS or Android device to point your telescope in the sky
• Many people get lost in the sea of stars, unsure of where to look. Now with Stella and StellaAccess, you can leave your woes behind and explore the skies with ease. See a deep-sky object on StellaAccess that you want to view With a push of a button, your telescope will point to it. Stella gives you control of your telescope at a distance; keep the handbox at your telescope and find celestial objects wirelessly.

Does Stella Require Internet Access to Work

• Don't worry, you don't need internet for Stella to work properly! Unlike Bluetooth, Stella requires no pairing and no special drivers. Supporting a DHCP server or client, Stella can enable your telescope to be remotely controlled
• All you need is a Wi-Fi enabled device like an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device

How Does Stella Work

• Stella creates its own 802.11 wireless network. By default, this is an open wireless network called "Stella", but you can rename and secure as you wish
• You join this network from any of your qualified devices and just like that... you're ready to use Stella! As long as your device gets its IP address by DHCP, no additional network configuration is required

Battery Life
Stella uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. It has a typical battery life of 4-8 hours under continuous use and offers a "power-saving mode" to aid in increased battery life. Stella can also be powered from an external source, like USB ports or wall socket. Cables for both AC power (120V, 60Hz) and USB to micro-USB are included.

Stella Apps, Software and Firmware
To complete your Stella experience, you'll download and purchase the telescope control application, StellaAccess onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch or Android device. The Stella Wi-Fi adapter works seamlessly with StellaAccess app as well as the SkySafari software. Firmware is upgradable via computer.