Posted in Star Trackers

DIY Star Tracker Beta – Top Lid and Nano Bracket

I almost feel embarrassed to write this post. With all the exciting things I’m working on with…

Posted in Star Trackers

3D-Printed Star Tracker News – Retiring Alpha

I’ve fallen a little behind on my posts lately. I’m sure you can forgive me when you…

Star Tracker Main Housing Assembly
Posted in Star Trackers

DIY Star Tracker Beta – Main Housing Assembly

I am so thankful that I got outside on Wednesday night as it’s been pretty lousy out…

Merak in Ursa Major
Posted in Galaxies Nebulae

A Little Tracking Session Fun with Ursa Major

The weather is teasing me. Beautiful clear and warm days that yield to hazy high cloud nights….

Worm Gear Motor Assembly
Posted in Star Trackers

DIY Star Tracker Beta – Worm Gear Motor Assembly

There was a fair chance of getting outside tonight but it appears that will not be the…

Tatra Mountains
Posted in Travel

Dark Site Misadventures – Clouds 2, Me 0

A long weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to travel to a dark site location. So I…

3D-Printed Astrophotography Add-Ons and Upgrades
Posted in Lens Accessories

3D-Printed Astrophotography Add-Ons and Upgrades

I’m not about to let the recent string of cloudy nights get me down. Instead, I’m just…

Pinwheel Galaxy
Posted in Testing

First Tracking Session with the Samyang 135mm f/2

A break in the clouds plus a balmy 5 degrees equals a really awesome evening taking photos….

Platform Choices
Posted in Tools

Choosing a Star Tracker Controller Solution

Well, we appear to be back to endless days of terribly cloudy weather. It just goes to…

Posted in Lens Accessories

It’s Time to Start Tracking with the Samyang 135mm

The Samyang ED UMC 135mm f/2 is a lens that’s hard not to love. And you know…

Pinwheel Galaxy
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Imaging Testing

3D-Printed Star Tracker with Stock 135mm Lens

I’ve been continuing to tinker with this and that with the 3D-printed star tracker. And the clear…

Star Tracker Lessons Learned
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Imaging Testing

Star Tracker Lessons Learned During Testing

As bad as the weather has been from November through February, I’ve managed to get outside for…