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Learning KStars/Ekos – Polar Alignment – What, Why, How…

Learning KStars/Ekos – Polar Alignment – What, Why, How…

January 29, 2022 by Hersey

This post covers polar alignment (What and Why) and the process I use (How) to accurately polar align my Celestron Advanced GT equatorial mount using Ekos for EAA observing. The details of the process will vary for different mounts and different EAA…

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EAA – 01/27/2022 – Few Galaxies and Orion

EAA – 01/27/2022 – Few Galaxies and Orion

January 28, 2022 by Hersey

Another winter storm is on the way and snow is expected Friday and Saturday. I had not planned to observe, but the sky was clear and it may be several days before that happens again. It was a cold night, 28 degress,…

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EAA – 01/26/2022 – Flame, Horsehead, and a Couple Galaxies

EAA – 01/26/2022 – Flame, Horsehead, and a Couple Galaxies

January 27, 2022 by Hersey

Skies were nice and clear. It’s a school night so can’t be out too late but wanted to do some looking. I am working on writing up a blog how I use KStars/Ekos to get a good polar alignment. Part of this…

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Learning KStars – Creating a Observing Wish List..

Learning KStars – Creating a Observing Wish List..

January 25, 2022 by Hersey

Sometimes it’s fun to just bounce around the night sky, but most of the time I try to plan out my EAA sessions. I especially like to have a plan on a school (work) night, when my time is limited. Having a…

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EAA – 01/22/2022 – A Few Messiers and an Owl

EAA – 01/22/2022 – A Few Messiers and an Owl

January 23, 2022 by Hersey

We got a fair bit of snow, especially for here, but the storm is gone and the sky is clear. I set the gear back up on the driveway for some EAA. It was cold, 21 F, after dark. When I set…

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3D Printed Case for the GPS Module…

3D Printed Case for the GPS Module…

January 22, 2022 by Hersey

Sorry for all the equipment post recently but the weather has been terrible. Hopefully it will clear up soon and we can get back to observing. I have been searching for a case for the GPS module I use on my Raspberry…

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My Old Nikon D60 in KStars/Ekos/INDI

My Old Nikon D60 in KStars/Ekos/INDI

January 21, 2022 by Hersey

I have an old Nikon D60 DSLR which has been in a box for about 10 years. It is still in decent shape and works. The Nikon D60 was a lower end inexpensive 10 Megapixel DSLR released back in 2008. It took…

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My EAA Black Box…

My EAA Black Box…

January 20, 2022 by Hersey

Some more winter weather is on the way and the scopes are still put away. I am testing some cameras and writing some posts waiting for clear skies. I am always looking for ways to simplify the process of moving and setting…

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Scope Buggy Build Part 2… Rear Wheels…

Scope Buggy Build Part 2… Rear Wheels…

January 18, 2022 by Hersey

Finally got around to making some progress on my scope buggy build. I am building a cart, aka scope buggy, which will allow me to easily move my gear from the garage to my observing area in the backyard without disassembling the…

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From the Archives – Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars…

From the Archives – Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars…

January 16, 2022 by Hersey

Clouds and crappy weather for the next day or so, I actually packed away the telescope since the wind is suppose to whip up this afternoon. It has been set up in the back driveway since early December. I was digging through…

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