Tag: Canon 50mm

Posted in Star Trackers

Next-Gen Star Tracker – Troubleshooting Design

I had a plan. A little break in the weather was all the time I needed to…

Gamma Camera Mount Upgrade
Posted in Star Trackers

Gamma Camera Mount Upgrade and Testing

It’s been about three weeks since I’ve had the opportunity to get outside for imaging. That’s par…

Posted in Testing

Amazing Tracking But Bad Night for Imaging

You name it, I experienced it this evening. And I learned a very important lesson along the…

Posted in Testing

Surprise Clear Skies – Surprise Star Tracker Performance

The forecast called for cloudy skies. The forecast was wrong. I began to have my doubts around…

Cassiopeia - Star Tracker Gamma Works
Posted in Testing

Star Tracker Gamma Works – First Test Results!

I found myself working against the clock a couple of days ago. The skies were clear and…

Cassiopeia Revisited
Posted in Imaging

Cassiopeia Revisited – A Little Father-Son Time

Our yard is currently under construction, so if I want to shoot right now, I need to…

Sadr
Posted in Imaging

Astrophotography – Measuring Progress After One Year

I’m going grey and losing my hair working through issues with the Gamma version of my DIY…

Posted in Testing

The Forgiving 50mm – Beta’s Surprising Results

I have to admit. After testing Star Tracker Beta with the Samyang 135mm f/2 I was feeling…

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…

3D-Printed Star Tracker Electronics
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

3D-Printed Star Tracker – Alignment and Upgrades

Following the last test, I’m happy that I have a working 3D-printed star tracker. But how good…

Orion Belt Tracked
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

First Test of the 3D-Printed Star Tracker

I’ve been blessed with a string of clear sky nights lately. The only downside is that the…

Lego Ball Bearing
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

Lego Star Tracker Mod Version 1 – Axle Ball Bearing

Friction continues to be the most frustrating limitation of the Lego Star Tracker project. As I got…