Development of the equatorial telescope for from the beginners to the advanced astrophotographer at low cost

Jun Ikeda; Shimpei Iwasaki

Presentation information

[J] Poster

O (Public ) » Public

[O-03] Poster presentations by senior high school students

Sun. May 26, 2019 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Poster Hall (International Exhibition Hall8, Makuhari Messe)

convener:Tatsuhiko Hara(International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering, Building Research Institute), Katsuyoshi Michibayashi(Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Nagoya University), Miwa Kuri(International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University), Kou Yamada(Waseda University)

View the poster hall map

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

[O03-P25] Development of the equatorial telescope for from the beginners to the advanced astrophotographer at low cost

*Jun Ikeda¹, *Shimpei Iwasaki¹ (1.Kaijo Senior High School)

Keywords:Equatorial telescope, Astrophotography, Telescope

We made an equatorial telescope to turn camera and telescope so that they will track stars. It’s necessary for astrophotography. The stepping motor which I can set rotational speed in detail and a gear with 120 teeth enable stable rotation of heavy equipment and precise tracking. In the future, we’re going to improve the structure, realize intuitive operation with a smart phone, simplify the task of alignment to the Polaris so anyone can make it and use it. Then we will write down the procedure and share on the Internet. We will also try various things and write them on the procedure as options because the greatest advantage of a self-made machine is that it’s possible to select desired functions.