Tag: Tracking
A New Star Tracker Design for the New Year
It may seem like I’ve fallen off the face of the planet, but I can assure you,…
The Veil Nebula on a Nice Summer Evening
It’s been slim pickin’s for decent weather to shoot so far this summer. Not to mention we’re…
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 and Testing
It’s been about three weeks since I’ve had the opportunity to get outside for imaging. That’s par…
Roadtrip to Shoot the Pleiades Under Dark Skies
A long holiday weekend and an opportunity to spend some time with friends were more than enough…
Amazing Tracking But Bad Night for Imaging
You name it, I experienced it this evening. And I learned a very important lesson along the…
Surprise Clear Skies – Surprise Star Tracker Performance
The forecast called for cloudy skies. The forecast was wrong. I began to have my doubts around…
More Star Tracker Testing – I’ve Seen Enough
On the distant horizon, the orange and rose clouds fought valiantly to hold onto their firey glory…
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…
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…
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…
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…