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The Simple Seestar C controller, also known as Seestar_alp is a standalone controller application written by Kai Yung and co-conspirators that provides advanced control and automation capabilities for SeeStar telescopes[1][4].
Control Options - Functions as a companion app alongside the regular Seestar app or as a standalone controller[2] - Supports multiple simultaneous device connections through a proxy system[2] - Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi)[2]
Interface & Integration - Provides a web-based GUI interface for telescope control[3] - Implements ASCOM/ALPACA specifications for telescope control[2] - Enables integration with astronomy software like Stellarium[2] - Allows control of multiple Seestar telescopes simultaneously[8]
Advanced Capabilities - Live view functionality for real-time image streaming[7] - Scheduling and night planning features[3] - Access to hidden features like gain and other settings control[2] - Plate solving capabilities using the telescope's built-in solver[2]
Installation Options - Available as a standalone package for simple installation - Can be run from source code for advanced users - Special Raspberry Pi implementation available for automated control[6]
The software is open-source, allowing users to add custom features and modify the code according to their needs[2].
Citations:
[1] https://www.unofficialseestar.wiki/doku.php?id=faqs
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2N9xSJhC20
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM_WDUUcKdE
[4] https://github.com/smart-underworld/seestar_alp
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KipyTFPds00
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoCsGYKzDFE
[7] https://bbs.zwoastro.com/u/starnet/likes
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ms9CGxm__0