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International Space Station 14/07/2021

Posted on 14/07/2021 / by admin /

The International Space Station observed passing on two occasions via AllSky camera on 14/07/2021.

Posted on 24/03/2021 / by admin /

An AllSky camera designed to be fitted with a Raspberry Pi Zero and HQ camera module. There are feet included for free

Posted on 24/03/202104/07/2021 / by admin /

Designed a motor focus system for my telescope, would be suitable for any Vixen 2.7″ focuser, and could be customised for pretty

Posted on 23/03/202123/03/2021 / by admin /

The Sun shot on the afternoon of 19/03/2021 in white light with a solar continuum filter. Sunspots, faculae and granulation clearly visible.

Posted on 03/03/2021 / by admin /

Full Snow Moon, 99% full, shot using a fringe killer filter on 26/02/2021.

Posted on 16/02/202116/02/2021 / by admin /

I made this sundial to be accurate for where I live in West Malling, Kent. It would be pretty accurate for quite

Posted on 13/02/202116/02/2021 / by admin /

Raspberry Pi’s have proven to be very useful for Astronomy projects. I’ve experimented with both the pi4 and pi zero myself. I

Posted on 01/02/202113/02/2021 / by admin /

I found that my filter wheel couldnt screw fully into my telescope without some of the filters fouling. So I made this

Posted on 23/01/202112/02/2021 / by admin /

The moon shot during the daytime with a fringe killer filter. Waxing gibbous stage 75% on 23/01/2021.

Posted on 22/01/202112/02/2021 / by admin /