ACP 7.0 is current

Contents

General Information
Downloading ACP Observatory Control Software
Downloading ACP Planner
Getting Support

General Information

Thanks for taking an interest in ACP Observatory Control Software. The ACP download is a full function kit, with a 60 day evaluation limit. Purchasing a license will remove the time limit.

ACP Planner is free, and will run without limitation.

Downloading ACP Observatory Control Software

Please note that ACP requires the latest free ASCOM Platform, as well MaxIm DL/CCD 5.2x, which is available for 30 day evaluation. You will also need the Guide Star Catalog 1.1, available at http://gsc.dc3.com/ (instructions for installing are in a read-me file at that location). ACP has a Guide Star Catalog installer that will assist in getting it configured in ACP and MaxIm DL. The catalog also comes on the CD-ROM you get when you purchase a license.

Downloading ACP Planner (free)

The kit is about 5MB in size, and requires Windows Installer (which is almost certainly already installed on your system). This version is compatible with TheSky X Professional (only) and TheSky 6 Professional (only) as well as Starry Night Pro. Please note that only the Professional versions of TheSky have the support needed for Planner integration.

If you are updating from a previous version of Planner, just run this installer. There's no need to uninstall your previous version.

Getting Support

All of our support (both pre-sales support and value-added customer support) is conducted at the DC-3 Dreams Communication Center. If you have purchased a license, you will automatically be registered as a customer at the Communication Center and given access to the value-added Customer Support sections. If you want pre-sales help, drop us a line and request a guest account, then log in to post to the Pre-Sales Help section.

Above all, HAVE FUN and join the ranks of those who have access to professional class control and automation for their observatories.