Solar Camera Built From Raspberry Pi
Will Whang began his Raspberry Pi solar photography project during a two-week COVID-19 quarantine in 2020 and has been steadily enhancing it ever since. This setup is far from rudimentary, featuring a $2000 USD solar telescope (LS60M with a 200mm lens) and a commercial AZ-GTi mount. The upgrade also includes two of his own open-source imaging sensors, the OneInchEye and StarlightEye, which feed data into a Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module for storage of raw images.
Solar imaging demands a rapid capture of numerous images for later processing and selection of the sharpest ones. Traditional SD card writing couldn’t meet this demand, so Whang devised an intricate solution. He implemented a system with a CF Express to NVME adapter that provides the necessary speed and can be swapped out efficiently.
Whang’s project has evolved into a sophisticated and robust solar photography setup, showcasing his dedication to improving its capabilities over time. It integrates high-quality equipment and custom sensors, all aimed at capturing and preserving the intricate details of solar phenomena. The innovative storage solution ensures that the system can keep up with the demands of solar imaging, making it a valuable tool for astronomy enthusiasts. Check out our range of cameras and some of our green energy products on our website here.
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