May 2018 – Earl's Astro Site

Sandia Labs apply design for additive manufacturing to build precision telescope

Usng sub-par materials and inaccurate dimensions does not sound like the appropriate start to a precision engineering project. However, a team at Sandia National Laboratories has done just that.

Source: 3dprintingindustry.com/news/sandia-labs-apply-design-additive-manufacturing-build-precision-telescope-133906/

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Earl

Sandia Labs apply design for additive manufacturing to build precision telescope Sandia Labs apply design for additive manufacturing to build precision telescope Usng sub-par materials and inaccurate dimensions does not sound like the appropriate start to a precision engineering project. However, a team at Sandia National Laboratories has done just that. Continue Reading

Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography

New: Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography | Nikon Rumors

The first Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography is now available for sale – a company converts a regular Nikon D850 to an Astro D850. The price is $4,950 ($1,650 over the regular D850 price of 3,296). To achieve effective cooling, they actually moved the sensor outside of the camera and performed several other

Source: nikonrumors.com/2018/05/27/new-nikon-d850-cooled-camera-for-astrophotography.aspx/

Posted on May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 by Earl

New: Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography | Nikon Rumors New: Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography | Nikon Rumors The first Nikon D850 cooled camera for astrophotography is now available for sale – a company converts a regular Nikon D850 to an Astro D850. The price is $4,950 Continue Reading

How we discovered 840 minor planets beyond Neptune – and what they can tell us

https://phys.org/news/2018-05-minor-planets-neptune.html

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Earl

400 Bad request https://phys.org/news/2018-05-minor-planets-neptune.html

The world’s most advanced camera aims to image habitable exoplanets

With its high contrast ratio, DARKNESS could reveal planets hidden in the light of their host stars.

Source: www.astronomy.com/news/2018/04/the-worlds-most-advanced-camera-aims-to-image-habitable-exoplanets

Posted on May 26, 2018July 16, 2018 by Earl

The worldâs most advanced camera aims to image habitable exoplanets With its high contrast ratio, DARKNESS could reveal planets hidden in the light of their host stars. Source: www.astronomy.com/news/2018/04/the-worlds-most-advanced-camera-aims-to-image-habitable-exoplanets

How to get to Mars without going mad | Cosmos

Research highlights the psychological dangers of long-haul space flights. Andrew Masterson reports.

Source: cosmosmagazine.com/space/how-to-get-to-mars-without-going-mad

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Earl

How to get to Mars without going mad | Cosmos How to get to Mars without going mad | Cosmos Research highlights the psychological dangers of long-haul space flights. Andrew Masterson reports. Source: cosmosmagazine.com/space/how-to-get-to-mars-without-going-mad

Schmitt-Cassegrain Collimation Made Easy Using a Duncan Mask | Alpha Lyrae

Possibly one of the best and easiest ways to collimate an SCT!

Very simple method of achieving excellent collimation of a Schmitt-Cassegrain using a home made Duncan Mask.

Source: alpha-lyrae.co.uk/2013/12/31/schmitt-cassegrain-collimation-made-easy-using-a-duncan-mask/

Posted on May 5, 2018May 22, 2018 by Earl

Possibly one of the best and easiest ways to collimate an SCT! Schmitt-Cassegrain Collimation Made Easy Using a Duncan Mask | Alpha Lyrae Very simple method of achieving excellent collimation of a Schmitt-Cassegrain using a home made Duncan Mask. Source: alpha-lyrae.co.uk/2013/12/31/schmitt-cassegrain-collimation-made-easy-using-a-duncan-mask/