Astrometrica is a interactive software tool for scientific grade astrometric data reduction of ccd images, focusing on measurements of the minor bodies of the solar system asteroids, comets and dwarf planets. In the lesvedome setup window, you have to select the following settings. Design and construction of a roll off roof observatory. Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with. Open roofhome mount and park mountclose roof using automated sequence with maxpilote software. Ive recently moved countries and might have the opportunity of helping out with the automation of a local observatory that has a couple of domes. I already have some high power mosfets that will easily handle the current maybe 50a. Rolloff roof astronomical observatories outsideology. In 2010 i built a roll off roof observatory in my back garden to provide a permanent setup for astrophotography.
When done it will allow my 10 f4 newtonian to be parked sideways with the autostar 497 parkalt patch on the lxd75 mount and still have room for the roof to clear it. The observatory is fitted with the talon6 automation system. How to automate your observatory skyatnightmagazine. The skyx planetarium, image acquisition, focusing, and observatory control ccd autopilot automation astro mc dome controller software from foster systems pixinsight image processing photoshop creative cloud image processing. Observatory automation diy observatories stargazers lounge. Astronomical observatory proam small hutobservatory 2 x 2 meters, with rolloff roof. Returning to the original point about knowing why you are building an observatory, if you only want a place to secure your setup equipment, then you might want to consider a different type of roll off observatory where the building rolls off of the pier. Computerizied observatory controller procoscpro astro. The talon ror uses an ascom compatible driver that can be controlled from a pc or other applications. Aug 18, 2015 obs automation after reading many postings on this forum i decided to automate my obs, partly because it would be an interesting project and partly because the running rails on my roll off roof needed some attention after many years of service. The available commands will depend on the capability of the observatory and the software driver controlling it.
I am looking at ways to automate my backyard 10x10 roll off so i can run it when i am on travel. Chris hetlage and chuck farandas programming and software skills in the creation of our m1 oasys rolloff roof observatory automation system. Skyalert monitors wind, humidity, rain, temperature, daylight, dew point and cloud conditions and uses the data to create a standard oneline weather data file that can be used by most image automation software packages and observatory roof control systems. Everything else about the design and layout is from 2 years of personal planning prior to my retirement.
Supports dome automation from exploradome, ddw and other providers. Designed 100% with 3d software, our domes meet the highest quality standard for fit and finish between components. Telestation2 roll off roof observatory is a walk in observatory made of all aluminum, no maintenance required. Remote observatory deep sky glittering lights marco lorenzi. Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with their systems. These include the purpose of the observatory, appropriate location, dome or rolloff, pier design, type of equipment, cooling and ventilation, environmental monitoring, robotic and remote. Software you will need to have installed the latest ascom platform.
The current version for the windows 32bit operating system family is the successor of a dos based software that was used for. For dome dimensions, azimuth control, leave the standard values. This new software and hardware package boasts many features not found in other observatory automation packages. I have started looking at motorising my rolloffroof. Backyard observatories has been building rolloff roof observatories for amateur astronomers, clubs, schools, and government facilities since the spring of 2003. Remotely initiate remote restart of computer andor software components support for the astromc ascom compliant observatorycontrol class that can be accessed by acp or other programs. This kind of automation also opens the door to the exciting. Personal rolloff roof observatory automation youtube. The second edition shows how to go about designing the hardware and software to implement an ascomcompatible automatic rolloffroof system and a windows application for full observatory control. Here are the major pieces of the willis observatory. The system that seems to do it all as one is skyeye, skyalert, skyroof from interactive astronomy. Built by backyard observatories scott horstman 16 x 24 club model 2 roll off roof observatory 16 x 8 warm room.
However most dome rotators come with clever controllers andor software that will ensure your domes observing slot is correctly aligned with your telescope, so it shouldnt be problematic once it is set up. I used a modified electric hoist, gear motor to drive the the roof. Integrated roller and track system the track assembly consists of a bent steel plated with inverted angle iron welded to the steel plate. Drivers for the foster systems roll off roof and dome controllers. The coscpro systems incorporates three channels for observatory automation. Download installs a driver for the boyd observatories cyberdrive dome control systems.
Building of the new stark bayou exploradome observatory 2012. See more ideas about astronomical observatory, astronomy and telescope. Telestation 5 split roof observatory video youtube. Nexdome, the most affordable and true personal obervatory. I would like a way to integrate all sky camera, weather and roof control. My particular area of specialism is emission line imaging using narrowband filters. We are uniquely qualified in this highly specialized field with projects that include a diverse mix of services for residential, educational. Dome parts gmbh offers troublefree onsite construction services, but setting up the observatory by diyminded hobby astronomers is a real option. Feb 10, 2017 piertech telestation 5 automation video. The observatory has a windows 7 class machine that is hardwired to many of the control systems in the observatory, including the paramount, telescope and dome. The home farm observatories story started in 2010, when neil then the owner of a telescope shop was approached by a customer in edinburgh to recommend a goodquality, rolloffroof observatory for the new equipment he was to purchase. Rely on our expertise to ensure that your installation is a success.
Dumpster companies have long used paper and pencil to track their rolloff containers, customers, and tipping fees. Our controller hosts stored configuration settings and a microprocessor that can automatically open or close the observatory at a specific time or signal e. The skyroof system is a hardware based pc control designed for rolloff roof observatories. D i think it is true to say that vito rotondi and his piertech company have made the difference between me using my telescope and not. Willis observatory has 3 ipads to help visitors locate constellations and other objects in the night sky. Ascomstandard dome and telescope interfaces support for automadome slave dome rotation to your telescope rotationonly and full shutterandrotation systems available single or dual shutter operation, with sequencing wireless shutter control no. These include the purpose of the observatory, appropriate location, dome or roll off, pier design, type of equipment, cooling and ventilation, environmental monitoring, robotic and remote operation and automation systems to name a few.
As its hard to get access to the real hardware, ill give priority to whichever vendor is willing to help. Pier tech telescope piers, dome observatories, roll off. Our company has continually evolved its product lines to offer more options to better suit the diverse needs of our customers. At foster systems, were astronomers who have designed the astromc line of observatory automation equipment and software. Most of the equipment in the observatory was fully automated, except for the. Systems, were astronomers who have designed the astromc line of observatory automation equipment and software. Automation of my roof is accomplished with the help of a heavy duty garage door opener, cables, and chain. I measured and calculated the new pier height and took the pier extension off for reworking. Dome parts gmbh, astro domes, rolloff observatories.
Who makes something for the roll off roof that will suit my needs. At backyard observatories we hope you will find all the services and products to suit your observatory needs. Astrosmarts computerized observatory system remote controller. The observatory widget shows the status of a connected observatory typically a dome or rolloff roof building and can send commands to the observatory for immediate execution. Deerlick astronomy village rolloff roof observatory. A myriad of factors were considered in designing the observatory. Thanks to the advanced design and low weight of nexdome, the observatory can be assembled in just a few hours. If you own a dome and want os x or linux support for theskyx pro, let me know which one and what controller you are using. Ascomstandard dome and telescope interfaces support for automadome slave dome rotation to your telescope rotationonly and full shutterandrotation systems available single or dual shutter operation, with sequencing wireless shutter control no unreliable sliding contacts direct. Software solutions available to automate the business are prohibitively expensive for the small waste hauler looking to play in a highly competitive market.
This works very well if you have an observatory with a rolloff roof, but a. In nov of 2011 i started building a new domed observatory to replace my older roll off roof the project took approximately 2 months and started with the replacement of my old deck. With over 20 years of residential and commercial construction experience, weve been constructing rolloff roof observatories across the entire united states. I used observatory plans available on the exploradome website. Now you can use the power of wasteworks to manage your container business. This new software and hardware package boasts many features not found in other. All our products are engineered for the specific needs of your automation project. With over 20 years of residential and commercial construction experience, weve been constructing roll off roof observatories across the entire united states. The roll off roof observatory was built in 1995 to house a c8. Roll off observatories these fine, high quality greenline roll off observatories are meant for the advanced hobby astronomer, astronomical societies, and schools. Our greenline rolloff observatory control systems were developed with remote operation in mind. Lesvedome driver can be used to control a roll off roof ror. The building has since been expanded to include a warm room with two computers. The talon ror is a safe control system for observatory automation.
I am working on a rolloff roof that is 20 x 24 480 sqft. Dome parts gmbh, astro domes, rolloff observatories rolloff. Intended to be of use to others who attempt to build an observatory of their own. Sep 05, 2018 this works very well if you have an observatory with a roll off roof, but a conventional domed observatory has to rotate precisely so that the telescope continues to point through the roof aperture. Each observatory is built at our facility from scratch and taken apart in sections and delivered to you for easy assembly. Nexdome was designed to ship within the limits of standard courier sizes and weights, reducing shipping costs of your purchase and when relocating the dome. These are an ideal introduction to the subject of software and hardware design and many of the concepts apply to more complex projects such as camera.
The scripting is mostly already set up within the software and jaime of. Heavy rolloff roof automation posted in observatories. This works very well if you have an observatory with a rolloff roof, but a conventional domed observatory has to rotate precisely so that the telescope continues to point through the roof aperture. Rolloff roof automation question diy observatories. Container billing helps track containers so you know where you put it, who has it, and what day of the week youre going to pick it up. Rolloff observatories these fine, high quality greenline rolloff observatories are meant for the advanced hobby astronomer, astronomical societies, and schools. Dome style observatories by tim r crawford as we all quickly learn the best telescope set up is the one that gets used and the one that will get used the most is the one permanently located close to home or capable of. I may get back to my roof automation once the weather warms up a bit more. The resulting images are extremely dramatic in appearance yielding insights into the forces and processes in nebulae and other deep sky objects. Maxdome ii observatory dome control system diffraction.
Our designs are uniquely individualized for your installation. Unlike wood observatories, the ts2 can be taken apart and reassembled with the same structural integrity. Skyroof automation of roll off roof skyeye timelapse videos of the night sky skyalert weather station ipads. I bought my nexstar 11gps about two years ago, and on the very first night i used it, the ota nearly fell off its tripod onto concrete. The key to a successful installation that provides years of enjoyment and reliable operation is an expert integration of your observatory, telescope equipment, and location. Skyroof will interface with most roof control motor systems and is specifically designed to connect to the mvo motor control system. In 2010 i built a rolloff roof observatory in my back garden to provide a permanent setup for astrophotography. The skyx planetarium, image acquisition, focusing, and observatory control ccd autopilot automation astro mc dome controller software from foster systems pixinsight image processing photoshop creative. From experience at my previous observatory i know acp quite well i very much liked it, but i think its a bit too pricey for the new projects budget. The system consists of a microprocessor controlled relay board, desktop software and an ascom compliant driver. Its a rolloffroof shed, constructed to house my 12. Personal rolloff roof observatory automation marcin k.
Backyard observatories has been building roll off roof observatories for amateur astronomers, clubs, schools, and government facilities since the spring of 2003. Once i started using ccdap4 for automating my imaging runs, it became quickly apparent for the need to automate the roof opening and closing. This provides some information about my observatory. I decided to go for a garage door opener driven sy. It takes the laborious task of dragging all the stuff out, putting all the pieces together, getting a usable alignment dialed in, and trying to not drop or lose anything in the grass into a quick and simple process of opening up the roof and waking up the mount. Observatory solutions is a consulting firm located in southwest colorado that develops customized solutions for astronomical observatories that integrate site design, style and equipment configuration. In my observatory there are 3 turnbuckles that were installed to secure the roof to the walls. Scopedome australia astronomical observatory solutions. Astronomical observatory proam small hut observatory 2 x 2 meters, with roll off roof. I shall use manual control at first but later plan to provide remote control.
Have bought a reversible winch from ebay and ordered some 6mm nylon rope. This means that you have to step outside every 20 minutes or so to nudge the dome round a little. Same applies to observing or imaging i feel the cold more these days. The project site has historic relevance, so its a log stack assembly. Astromc is your master control hub for the observatory. Its also about using the naked eye to view constellations, etc. Small and versatile astronomical observatory of square section with sliding roof and access door. The scope has been upgraded to a c14 with the c8 now used as a biaxial guider. Install the ascom platform and lesvedome software on your observatory computer.
I also, used the basic roof roller system design from sky shed. At the time, neil found there simply wasnt a supplier that provided customdesigned observatories, nor was. Remote observatory solutions and more aagcloudwatcher adapter astrophotografy baader baaderplanetarium deepsky dovetail duoscope filter filterwheel monochrome mountingsystem multipurpose telescope adapter observatoryautomation observatorycontrol plate remotelycontrol rolloff telescopeadapter telescopes. May 03, 2016 automation will really come into its own with the medium fov 500mm fl triple imaging rig with esprit 80 ed and 2 x st80 and the widefield triple rig when thats built. Weatherwebcam lake arrowhead cedar glen observatory. Scopedome australia keeps on hand the 3m observatory range plus supporting hardware and electronics and roll off roof installer kit in stock for prompt delivery times. To have an efficient remote observatory the automation software is the key factor. There is a lot of equipment that goes into an observatory. The maxdome ii dome controller provides flexible, fully integrated observatory dome control.
Whether its one of our roof controllers or our line of addons such as the astroalert weather monitor, our atpark monitor integration system. Motorised control system for upgrading roll off roofs. The rolloff structure will have steel and prevent log settling, but will be wrapped with log. The observatory computer is the primary machine that runs the imaging sessions and implements all of the automation. Observatory automation putman mountain observatory. Clearly automation is simpler when it comes to a rolloff, because all you have to do is operate a motor to open and close the roof. Observatory plan 8 x room with rolloff roof my design was developed from the many ideas that i found on the amateur observatories website. An it and math background, combined with personal construction experience and an expanding knowledge of telescope equipment formed the basis for successful installations. Rolloff roof rolloff roof observatory design we create custom plans for rolloff observatories and sell automated roof tracking systems. This page explains its construction and some dos and donts of observatory construction. Remote observatory deep sky glittering lights marco. Heavy rolloff roof automation observatories cloudy nights.
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