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  • 2nd Gen System Architecture

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmCost/Weight

  • TODOs

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmUse PHD2 to calculate and correct backlash https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/668785-adjusting-backlash-on-skywatcher-az-gti-mount/ Future Electronic filter wheels Electronic focusers Dew Heater Larger Focal Length APO. (Once I get better at this) Helpful Websites AstroBackyard CloudyNights Astromart AgenaSci HighPoint Sci INDI Org https://astrojolo.com FirstLightOptics https://optcorp.com/ Monitors LG 34GK950F-B sRGB 99.2%, Adobe RGB 86.8, […]

  • Log StarDate 01.17.2020

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmFirst night out with the new equipment.  Equipment list for tonight: Canon DSLR XSi with IR Cut Filter Astroberry ASI294 guider RedCat 51mm  Skywatcher Az-GTi mount  TBD setup of Astroberry Server BOM for setup with links to each site Get Cloudy Nights posts related to the One […]

  • PixInsight Manual Linear Workflow

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmOverview of my Pixinsight workflow and how images are moved around within my workflow. I have established a folder structure which breaks down to the system into three objects (Camera Object, Telescope Object, Image Object). This article will not going into the collection and purposes of Bias, […]

  • Log StarDate 01.18.2020

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmSecond night out and clouds were bad until about midnight of course.  So had to try and make progress learning polar alignments after midnight. Process is a little tricky but started to get the hang of it.  May need to try PHD2.  The process of tracking a […]

  • Log StarDate 01.25.2020

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmGet EKOS to talk and control Skywatcher Az-GTI mount https://indilib.org/devices/telescopes/az-gti.html (make sure to use the driver below) Get EKOS to talk to and control ASI guide camera AstroBackyard.com has a lot of information which can save the hobby for those just starting out.  One of the key […]

  • Star Gazing Equipment

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmCurrent Star Gazing Setup and #1 Recommended Setup Equipment Below is a list of my current star gazing equipment that has evolved over the past couple of years. This is a culmination of learning, errors, impulse buys, and some great nights under the stars. Astronomy Without Borders […]

  • 12 Essential Requirements on 1st Gen Astro Rig

    Last updated on February 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmIt started one night when my wife mentioned Jupiter was going to be in conjunction in the Florida sky in June 2019. I ended buying a telescope that night on Amazon which was a total impulse buy and lack of research started me down a path of […]