Oscar in Bin
27-10-2013, 05:50 PM
I currently run a pile of different pieces of software. SkyX as planetarium and goto for my mount (a Tak EM200), Maxim DL for controlling cameras and guiding (STF8300 with OAG), Focus Max for focussing. I operate off a mobile system with tripod so different orientation of camera and slightly different polar alignment each set up.
My wish list looks like this
- be able to drop back perfectly on to the same image point after moving away to refocus during the same evening.
- image the same object over several nights with the same positioning although I accept without a rotator this may not be perfect.
- at some stage in the future more automation of imaging sessions.
I have not yet explored plate solving and I assume that has to appear in the equation somewhere. I have also seen references to software like CCD Autopilot.
Appreciate suggestions on the next steps.
My wish list looks like this
- be able to drop back perfectly on to the same image point after moving away to refocus during the same evening.
- image the same object over several nights with the same positioning although I accept without a rotator this may not be perfect.
- at some stage in the future more automation of imaging sessions.
I have not yet explored plate solving and I assume that has to appear in the equation somewhere. I have also seen references to software like CCD Autopilot.
Appreciate suggestions on the next steps.