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Learning NINA – Gemini Focuser Autofocus Configuration

October 10, 2024 by Hersey

I picked up the Gemini Automatic Star Focuser Pro for the AT66ED so that I can change scopes between the SV503 102ED and the AT66ED without having to remove and refit the electronic focuser. I have used the focuser for a couple…

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10/08/2024 – NGC 6888 The Crescent Nebula

October 9, 2024 by Hersey

Nice clear night. Still doing a lot of tinkering and testing with the AT66ED setup. The plan was to work on getting the focus configuration dialed in and I was able to do that. Then I decided to gather a couple hours…

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10/06/2024 – Andromeda with the AT66ED

October 7, 2024 by Hersey

Forecast looked ok and it was dark and clear when I started the polar alignment routine. There was a little sliver of a waxing Crescent Moon setting in the West. I had a little trouble with the Autofocus routine in NINA. The…

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AT66ED Focus… Clouds…. Bummer :(

October 6, 2024 by Hersey

Was hoping to capture some far away light using the AT66ED setup, but the clouds moved in pretty quick after dark. The forecast earlier in the day looked OK, but it worsened as the day went on. It was pretty clear through…

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Raspberry Pi Desktop Weather Display

September 27, 2024 by Hersey

Since I am primarily using NINA on the mini-PC to control my astronomy imaging sessions I have a few Raspberry Pis which are currently idle. I still have one built up for INDI Server so I can still use KStars/Ekos if I…

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Kicks With the 66… the Astro-Tech AT66ED

September 22, 2024 by Hersey

I have had my Astro-Tech AT66ED for a good long while (I think I got it back in 2009 or so). It is a great little scope, but unfortunately it has been in the case for a couple years (pretty much since…

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Learning NINA – Lightbucket Plugin

September 16, 2024 by Hersey

This is a really neat project which is integrated directly with Nightime Imaging ‘N’ Astronomy (NINA) using a plugin. To enable this integration simply install and configure the Lightbucket plugin. Once the Lightbucket plugin configured with an API key the information about…

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09/10/2024 – A Coat Hanger, a Dumbbell, and a Drunken Dragon

September 11, 2024 by Hersey

Another clear night, that’s three in a row! Clear, cool, a little dryer than the past two nights (not as much dew). The Waxing First Quarter Moon was around 50% but it was in the SW and set before midnight. I created…

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09/09/2024 – The Triangulum Galaxy

September 10, 2024 by Hersey

Another clear night. That’s two in a row! Clear and cool, a little bit of haze off to the east, that cleared up a bit later. Another nice night to look up. This is the first time I have done an “unattended”…

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09/08/2024 – Couple Hours of the Bubble Nebula

September 9, 2024 by Hersey

Nice clear night, a little on the cool side for this time of year with the temperatures in the low 60s. A 29% waxing crescent Moon was setting. First time in a couple months I have had the SV503 102ED out, I…

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