exploits and adventures in astronomy from rural Bedfordshire
So a few years ago, I had a Ritchey Chretien (RC), and although I didn't get on with the particular model that I had, I guessed at some point it would return for another spell at TANO! The optical design of the RC is of two hyperbolic mirrors, designed to eliminate coma (off axis errors)....
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I have finally got around to updating the Observatory pages with details on the new observatory build, and the revised automation project. I am increasingly pleased with the new build – aprt from looking nice in the garden, I am actually using it more! I found, because the old roof was so heavy and not...
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... so that means the observatory project has been running for some 5 years now!! But it has actually finished!! Well.... let me just temper that statement. The observatory has been rebuilt from scratch, and as of now (18th Oct 2021) I am just waitin on the floor paint to finish drying before I actually...
Articles and How-To's Observatory AutomationThe Original Observatory The Original Observatory Automation Project Automation Phase 1 – Software Automation Phase 2 – Power Automation Phase 3 – Roof Project ArticlesSkywatcher EQ6 Altitude Mod
I have been making progress on my automation project over the last couple of months and there has been some fun activities recently! Things are moving in the right direction and now getting to the stage where I need to start thinking about physical installation – how will I house the circuit boards and related...
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