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Star Follower

Code to automatically move a 2 axis mount to follow stars in the sky for long-exposure astrophotography.

Features

  • Controls a 2 axis motor base to track a star's altitude/azimuth (alt/az) through the sky.
  • Allows input for right ascension and declination (RA & DEC) and converts to alt/az angles to follow.
  • Allows manual control using a controller to move the mount by hand.

Usage

  • Enter the RA and DEC of the star you wish to follow.
  • Use manual control to orient the tracker towards north and the horizon (alt=0, az=0)
  • Enable auto tracking to start following the desired star
  • Begin taking a long exposure shot

Sources

  • FTC base code for creating an op mode

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