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Moore constellation telescope by fede2
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moore_constellation
A cluster of small telescopes, doing autonomous science work
Project named to the honor of Sir Patrick Moore
Description
Using a collection of cheap and autonomous telescopes to do task such as
Variable star astrometry
Exoplanet confirmation
Moon meteorite monitoring
Astrophotography
Parts of the project
Autonomous mini-observatories: Consists of a motorized telescope with a camera, with a motorized dome and climate sensors
INDI compatible software for controlling each mini-observatory
Kstars for controlling the mini-observatories and asign tasks to them
Normalization software that will agregate results from several observatories to add to the power of the telescopes as well as to add scientific value to the observations
Work already prototyped
Cloud sensors using 90° IR Thermometer. The dome should close then clouds are detected
3d part for conecting a DSLR camera to the focuser of the telescope. (It is probable an NoIR-Pi cam will be used)
3d part to hold focuser, it has the contour of the telescope and screw holes with secondary mirror space
Work being done
3d part for the focuser, with mini-stepper motor and rail. I'm currently tryng with a motorized linear rail potenciometer, but later with mini-stepper with included rails
Webcams as well as Pi-cams are being evaluated
Integration with focus software
A cluster of small telescopes, doing autonomous science work
Project named to the honor of Sir Patrick Moore
Description
Using a collection of cheap and autonomous telescopes to do task such as
Variable star astrometry
Exoplanet confirmation
Moon meteorite monitoring
Astrophotography
Parts of the project
Autonomous mini-observatories: Consists of a motorized telescope with a camera, with a motorized dome and climate sensors
INDI compatible software for controlling each mini-observatory
Kstars for controlling the mini-observatories and asign tasks to them
Normalization software that will agregate results from several observatories to add to the power of the telescopes as well as to add scientific value to the observations
Work already prototyped
Cloud sensors using 90° IR Thermometer. The dome should close then clouds are detected
3d part for conecting a DSLR camera to the focuser of the telescope. (It is probable an NoIR-Pi cam will be used)
3d part to hold focuser, it has the contour of the telescope and screw holes with secondary mirror space
Work being done
3d part for the focuser, with mini-stepper motor and rail. I'm currently tryng with a motorized linear rail potenciometer, but later with mini-stepper with included rails
Webcams as well as Pi-cams are being evaluated
Integration with focus software