GaliPi - Raspberry Pi Telescope

*** Mission Update - 160826 ***

Several attempts to build a tracking system for the GaliPi Telescope failed due to high costs of building a rigid structure that allows tracking stars smoothly. I think the best solution is to actually purchase a Goto-mount for the telescope.

*** Mission Update - 160614 ***

Finally I managed to run the first test with both cameras at the same time. Cam01 has a wide viewing angle and is used to aim for the particular objecct. Cam02 has a high magnification.

The test was very promising as you can see in the picture.

*** Release 0.1 - 160530 ***

GaliPi is a project that aims to use Raspberry Pi Microcomputers to both control a Telecope and to take pictures of the night-sky. Many GaliPi telescopes can operate in a network and observe the same stellar object from different locations. Results are stored and shared.

The project was inspired by the Pikon project: https://pikonic.com/

Part 1 of the project focuses on getting good pictures. - In Progress

Part 2 focuses on targeting and tracking astronomical objects. - Q3.2016

Part 3 focuses on setting up a network of GaliPi telescopes. - 2017

Updates via Twitter > #GaliPi

Help wanted! If you want to participate in this project, please write an email: [email protected]

Blog: https://mytelescopeblog.wordpress.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/galipi_astro
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPGlrb8ny5pjF1T5WZha3A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaliPiTelescope/

Moon example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x9rRDL_pD4

Jupiter example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzEicUOMZKY