Tag: Star Tracker
Beta Testing – Taking the New Star Tracker for a Spin
I feel like a little kid at Christmas. The anticipation of getting outside and testing Beta was…
DIY Star Tracker Beta – Camera Mount Component
It seems like it has taken me a long time to get to this point. But here…
DIY Star Tracker Beta – Counterweight Design
OK, things are getting real with Star Tracker Beta as I move on to designing and printing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Choosing a Star Tracker Controller Solution
Well, we appear to be back to endless days of terribly cloudy weather. It just goes to…
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…
3D-Printed Star Tracker – Minimum Viable Product
It’s been a while since I last posted. You can probably imagine that the last two weeks…