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Astrophotography -
General |
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Jetstream over Australia |
The Jetstream
is one of the primary causes of "bad" viewing and imaging conditions as
it causes significant visual turbulence in the upper atmosphere. A fast
Jetstream is the cause of the twinkling effect of stars. |
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AutoStarSuite.net |
This site serves
as a source for Astronomy enthusiasts who share a common goal of
learning, sharing, and helping others in this wonderful science
and hobby. It centers on Meade products such as the DSI and LPI
imagers, telescopes, and software. |
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Astrophotography -
Webcam |
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Stephen Mogg Webcam Adapters |
Manufactures
and sells an array of telescope adapters for webcams and other imaging
devices. |
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K3's Astronomy |
Home
of K3 CCD Tools image processing and capture software. Peter
Katerniak's website contains a lot of very useful information on
webcam astrophotography as well as on astronomy in general. |
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QCUIAG Yahoo Group |
An
international group of astronomers producing astronomical images
with unconventional electronic imaging devices such as modified
webcams, video surveillance cameras and digital cameras. |
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coxellis
astroimaging |
Website with useful information on modding a Logitech Quickcam
Pro 3000 / 4000 to take long duration exposures. |
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www.burri-web.org
Astro Pages |
Website containing information on modding a Logitech Quickcam
Pro 3000 |
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Jim's
Unconventional Astronomy |
Welcome to my website about unconventional astrophotography.
Like many others, I have enjoyed astronomy and observing the
night sky. What makes my astrophotography unconventional is that
my equipment is modest and exposure time is constrained due to
the need to travel to dark sites. |
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Poor Meadow Dyke
Observatory |
Steve
Chambers' website dedicated to his myriad of hobbies including
astronomy & designing long exposure mods for webcams.
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Astronomy capable
Webcam List |
Helpful list of
webcams that have been evaluated for astronomical use |
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Meade LX90 / LX200GPS Information |
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Jan's LX90 Pages |
Janette Miller's excellent website which contains a huge amount
of very useful information on Meade LX90's. Although specific to
the older model LX90's (pre LNT), much of the information is
still applicable to the newer model telescopes. |
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MAPUG |
Meade Advanced Products Users Group.
Contains very detailed information on LX200, LX200GPS and other
main stream Meade telescopes. Has been somewhat superseded
by various Yahoo Groups but still an excellent source of
information. |
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Dick Seymour's Firmware Patches |
Repository for Disk Seymour's LX90 &
LX200GPS/ACF Firmware upgrades |
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Astronomy Supplies & Retailers
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The Binocular &
Telescope Shop |
Specialising mainly in Meade equipment. A very helpful outlet
offering reasonable prices. (AUS) |
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myAstroShop.com.au |
Very
good online shop (based in Qld). I have purchased from them and
would have no problems recommending them. Very good service at
reasonable prices. (AUS) |
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York Optical
(Astronomy Online) |
Wide
variety of brands & products. (AUS) |
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Astro-Optical
Supplies |
Helpful, enthusiastic & knowledgeable staff. Sells Meade, Vixen,
Coronado, Bauer, Orion, Saxon scopes & accessories (AUS) |
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Oceanside Photo & Telescope |
US based shop that
sells a comprehensive range of scopes & accessories. Has a wide
range of on-line information available to the public (US) |
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Andrews
Communications |
Authorised dealers for
Ba'ader, Celestron, Ferrari, Guan Sheng Optical, Long Perng,
Lumicon, Saxon, Skywatcher, Tasco, William Optics and many
other brands. Very competitive prices. |
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Astronomics |
Another US based shop
that lists a wide variety of scopes and accessories (US) |
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Telescopes.com |
(US) |
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Telescope
Manufacturers |
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Meade |
Meade's official Website |
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Celestron |
Celestron's official Website |
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RC Optical Systems |
Ritchey-Chretein Optical Systems (RCOS) telescopes. Very high
quality telescopes servicing both the amateur & professional
markets. One can but dream. |
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Clubs & Societies |
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Hills District
Astronomical Society |
A relaxed
bunch of people who share a common interest in freezing their butt's off
(at least in the winter months) under a beautiful sky of stars |
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IceInSpace |
IceInSpace is a community website dedicated to promoting amateur
astronomy in the southern hemisphere - including Australia, New
Zealand, South America, Southern Africa and parts of Asia. We
aim to help stargazers from around the world discover, discuss
and enjoy the beauty of our night sky. |
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Western Sydney
Amateur Astronomy Group |
The
Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group, Inc. (WSAAG) is a group
of fun loving amateur astronomers in the western suburbs of
Sydney, Australia. The club was founded as the Western Sydney
Amateur Astronomical Group at a public meeting on the 22nd
November, 1991. |
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Astronomical
Society of NSW |
The Astronomical
Society of NSW exists to bring together people interested in
Astronomy and related sciences, and to promote public interest
and education in Astronomy. The ASNSW provides members and the
general public access to Astronomical observing facilities,
educational lectures, and assistance in selecting, using and
even building telescopes and related instruments. |
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Astronomy Magazines |
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Sky & Space
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Sky & Telescope
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Australian Sky &
Telescope |
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Astronomy.com |
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Personal Astronomy
Websites |
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Mike Weasner's
Mighty ETX Site |
Mike Weasner's
website. Dedicated to all things ETX (as well a great amount of
information which is relevant to LX series Meade telescopes as
well). |
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Pete's Astronomy Pages |
Informative website
with some useful tutorials and information specific to astro-imaging
with a Meade LX90. |
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Stephen P Hamilton
Astronomy |
Very impressive
website focusing on astro-imaging with Meade DSI-Pro III. Many
informative articles and beautiful photos. |
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General Astronomy |
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Space.com |
General space & astronomy website |
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BBC Science &
Space |
BBC
Website providing information and links regarding space,
astronomy, sci-fi & the paranormal. Includes link to Sir Patrick
Moore's monthly episode of "The Sky at Night". |
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Cloudy Nights Telescope Reviews |
A
website containing reviews on an extensive range of telescopes &
telescope accessories. |
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Astronomy Software
/ Downloads |
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K3CCDTools |
Peter Katerniak's
Image processing and capture software. US$49.99. |
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Registax |
Free
astronomy image processing software. Primarily for planetary
imaging. |
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HandyAvi |
Program used to capture planetary images from a
webcam. Simple to use. US$39.95 |
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wxAstroCapture |
wxAstroCapture is a
free capture program primarily intended for astronomical use, it
is developed as a joint effort between Martin Burri
(Switzerland) and Carsten Arnholm (Norway). Windows & Linux
versions available. Works well with webcams (avi capture) and SC
modded webcams for long exposures. |
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PHD Guiding |
Push Here Dummy. Free
autoguiding software. Seems to be the pick of the bunch for
autoguiding. |
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SatScape |
Satscape is a
free/donation-ware Satellite tracking program that uses
mathematical equations to accurately predict the position of any
satellite in orbit around the earth, or predict to the nearest
second when a satellite will pass over your location. Available
for Windows, Mac & Linux. |
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Iris |
Excellent free
astronomy image processing software. Very powerful but has a
somewhat cumbersome user interface (including many command line
instructions). |
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Deep Sky Stacker |
Another excellent free
astro image processing application. A bit easier to use than
Iris but still very effective at registering and stacking deep
sky images. |
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DIY Astro & Electronics |
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Altronics |
Good supplier of
electronics kits and components. Based in Perth. |
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Arduino |
Arduino is a
programmable controller that can be used in many astro projects
such as a focus controller, PWM dew heater, autoguider, etc. |
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Protostar |
US based supplier of
ATM components such as mirrors, tubes, flocking material, etc. |