Author: mwallis

Recently retired, Michael spent 30+ years in Silicon Valley as a developer and Software Reliability Engineer working with companies like Apple, Amazon, Sony, etc. He grew up in Canada, where he served as the VP and Observers Head for the London Centre of the Royal Canadian Astronomical Society during the early 1970's.

Tube Or Box?

Initial version of AllSkyCamera.

Initial version of AllSkyCamera, a PVC tube with a wooden insert on which is mounted the camera and Raspberry Pi.

QILIPSU Hinged Cover Stainless Steel Latch 220x170x110mm Junction Box with Mounting Plate

QILIPSU Hinged Cover Stainless Steel Latch 220x170x110mm Junction Box with Mounting Plate, that holds the electronics.

 

Shelter From The Rain

As I was reviewing the Instructables about building a Raspberry Pi powered observatory, I was concerned about their design for an open “dome” and for it being moved out to use and then back inside after. I wanted something I could mount on my roof and leave it place, connected to my local network and accessable from inside. This requires a weather-proof dome structure, or a sliding shed – something to protect the telescope and electronics from the elements.

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