Sunnyvale Open Source Observatory
Snapping the skies over Silicon Valley
Software to run the AllSkyCamer needs to handle image capture and formatting, date/time stamping, location and weather data, presenting that image, building movies, building charts, etc.
That’s a lot. Fortunately, I’m not the first (and hopefully not the last) to look into this kind of set up.
https://github.com/thomasjacquin/allsky
AllSky seems to be the goto software for this type of observing. Lots of options and lots of thought.
YouTuber @PatriotAstro has a good video on his All Sky Camera setup and build, including a good parts list:
Here are links to some of the components showcased in the video:
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, that holds the electronics.
GitHub: thomasjacquin/allsky
https://github.com/thomasjacquin/allsky.git
Github link for the code to run the AllSkyCamera.