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MissErin
08-05-2015, 10:56 AM
What is the easiest method to calculate the position and separation angles for observing double stars through an equatorial telescope/camera?
I have found a few different methods, but was wondering if anybody had an easy and relatively accurate method?
Eratosthenes
08-05-2015, 12:14 PM
an EQ mount with tracking (can also use an Alt azimuth mount)
a laser etched astro-metric eyepiece
a good stop watch that measures down to about 1/100th of a second
a warm coat, and a glass of Zacapa XO rum
MissErin
08-05-2015, 05:17 PM
If it possible to do with simply an equatorial mount, a DSLR and image processing software on a computer?
bojan
08-05-2015, 06:56 PM
Yep, see here:
http://www.astrosurf.com/hfosaf/uk/dored.htm
Very cheap ring micrometer info could be found here:
http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/2389-the-5-micrometer/
SimonLowther
19-05-2015, 07:45 PM
I have done some double star measures in the past, and used a freeware tool called Reduc. It is very fast to give excellent results. Lots of tools and easy to learn basic functions.
It is mentioned all over JDSO (Journal of Double Star Observers).
Si
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