Speaking of linux controlled devices ...

[Michael Torrie]

On 08/24/2012 11:27 AM, Alan Young wrote:
> Does anyone know of a (relatively) cheap telescope that can be
> controlled by computer, preferably a linux system?

On the software side, it looks like Stellarium can do telescope control.
 Apparently it can control Meade or Cellestron gear.

http://www.stellarium.org/wiki/index.php/Telescope_Control_%28client-server%29