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Astrotortilla for a noob
Hi experts
I'm trying to get Astrotortilla working - I went to an ASV presentation about it the other day and it looks awesome, and I had a go but just can't work it out.
First things first, before I go any further, I need to know if I have the necessary equipment.
I've got an NEQ6 connected via an EQmod cable to a laptop running the ASCOM platform. I use Stellarium for pointing and PHD2 for guiding, and have an Orion 50mm mini guide scope with an ASI120MM camera. I think the rest (main scope, DSLR) is just along for the ride.
Is this all I need? When it's up and running with this setup, can Astrotortilla interrogate PHD2 (which will be looping but not guiding) to grab an image, solve it, then adjust the mount and synch Stellarium?
Or am I missing something, 'cos I don't have Nebulosity, MaximDL, Backyard EOS, etc? Can Astrotortilla somehow use the dark magic that is ASCOM to get an image straight from the AS120MM?
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