I think Celestron have a gadget for this (StarSense?) but perhaps only bundled with their telescopes?Ī few clues: I have a 102mm f5 Startravel, which when used with an ASI224MC camera, performs plate-solving reliably. Portability and low weight are important factors. Is there a simpler and cheaper solution that anyone can think of? Ideally one that doesn't need lots extra kit and cables (i.e. But this is expensive and likely overkill.
Tell the ASIAIR that the guidecam is actually the main camera and hey presto, I should be able to plate-solve with that.
Is there an efficient way of adding plate-solving? My current thought is to use an ASIAIR Mini, small guidescope (I have one spare), and a small guidecam (ASI120MM or somesuch). The pointing accuracy is often ok, but I can't help but think of the imaging world, where plate-solving is king. I can control this over WiFi using my phone, which I like. For visual I use a WO GTF81 and Sky-Watcher AZ GTi. So, getting to different targets quickly with spot-on accuracy is important. I'm mainly an imaging guy, but occasionally do visual at events and for public outreach work. So I'm just wondering (as a thought experiment at this stage) of ways to add plate-solving functionality to my visual rig.
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