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Subject: Re: [Kstars-devel] GSoC project idea for KStars
From: bnc <bnc () netspeed ! com ! au>
Date: 2012-02-12 12:55:00
Message-ID: 20120212225500.633c5cb8 () bnc ! JUSTUS
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Jasem,
As you are aware there are many cameras now(including the fishcamp)
that have autoguiding built in.
Most of these are controlled by PHD.
So I do not think reinventing the wheel is good. By that I mean how
much of PHD's function do you want to put in Ekos.
However, getting the drivers for all the cameras to work using the
PHD-indi interface is the real challenge I think.
Brian
On Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:46:22 +0300
Jasem Mutlaq <mutlaqja@ikarustech.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Regarding GSoC, I have the following project
>
> Project Name: Autoguiding in KStars
>
> Brief Explanation: Guiding is process by which a star field is kept
> stationairy within the field of view of a telescope when performing
> long exposure astronomical imaging. The process depends on selecting a
> reference star in the frame and correcting the telescope motion by
> detecting drifts in the telescope axes, and issuing correction
> commands accordingly. KStars supports INDI which can operate and
> control numerous astronomical devices. The goal of the project is to
> add autoguiding support to KStars Ekos tool. Ekos is a tool to aid
> amateur astronomers in astrophotography. It enables focusing, guiding,
> and capture of astronomical images using INDI. It is prefereable, but
> not necessary, to have an actual telescope and a CCD camera. Student
> may use the INDI telescope and CCD simulators to develop and test
> autoguiding as well.
>
> Expected Results: Ability to automatically guide a mount using a CCD
> and a telescope for long exposures.
>
> Knowledge Prerequisite: Qt, C++. Some knowledge in astronomy is
> preferable.
>
> Mentor: Jasem Mutlaq
>
> Any comments on the project idea are appreciated!
>
> --
> Best Regards,
> Jasem Mutlaq
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