Ian McCallum

I was having some difficulties with Astroberry yesterday, as I've no experience with Linux or the like. I managed to get the Astroberry image flashed on to a 32GB micro SD card, then got the Pi up and running. Whilst setting up the initial INDI web manager, by clicking the grey arrow on the left hand on the desktop - I was able to set it up. I ticked auto start and auto connect, then connected my ZWO guide camera, after loading the drivers, etc. I did a reboot and came back, but discovered that INDI web manager had disappeared. In frustration, I turn off the Pi and reflashed the Astroberry image to the micro SD card, as a fresh install. Although I go through the set up process okay, I'm still unable to find INDI web manager any more?🙄 You can see it in this screenshot from a YouTube video, that I've been following - it's just above the guy's head in the video. Any ideas?

Or Pizza through a straw!😂

That's what I ordered the other day and arrived today, so that will have to suffice (for the moment). I can always get a larger one later and use this one to learn on, or do other projects with it.

I'm glad I've got a large download package on my 4G mobile network!

Unfortunately, I'll have to make do with the 2GB version, as that's all that's available from the PI Hut, just now.

What they don't tell you is that the Astroberry Server download is 3.8GB in size!😱

A recipe for raspberry pie, but it tastes a bit plasticky. 🤣. I'm hoping this will be my AP workhorse. 🤞

Confused. Com. 😋. I'm building up my astrophotography gear slowly, so wanted to try out the guide scope and software with the mount. Lumping everything together and hoping it will work isn't my idea of fun. I like to get used to the gear and it's idiosyncrasies, before I start using it properly... Just call it a trial run.

Finally get to test out my ZWO ASI 120MM mini guide camera and telescope.

Is this it?🤔 https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:hxNksq76rYQJ:https://www.gumtree.com/p/telescopes/celestron-nexstar-telescope-8se-extras./1423506226+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk&client=opera

You can see some CA in the right hand side of the image, but I don't think it detracts from the overall view.😉

Given the difficulties in obtaining a Raspberry PI at the moment, what is the minimum about of onboard RAM that a RPi needs to run Astroberry successfully?

Looks very tempting, especially when there seems to be a lack of Raspberry Pi's to be had at the moment. It's something that I'll be looking in to.👍

Regarding the Raspberry Pi, I've read that there are fake ones out there. Is this true? If so, where's a reputable place to buy one from?

I've heard of the Raspberry PI and Arduino, but have never used one. I know that they are a small, standalone computer, but little else. At the moment, I'm reading this article below... https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/344913-getting-started-with-astroberry-for-the-raspberry-pi-beginners-guide/ I'm not sure what specs I need or even want. Can the RPi act as a standalone image and video gatherer, if connected to a suitable ZWO camera or similar?🤔

It's a linear 20kOhm potentiometer. Less than a pound in some places.

Farnell, CPC, Mouser, RS Parts, etc? 🤔

Some nice sunspot groups on the solar disk, a few minutes ago. From SW Scotland. SW Evostar 120 achromatic refractor, EQ5 Deluxe mount and solar filter, with Meade 15mm Plossl and smartphone.

The telescope is a SW Evostar 120 achromatic refractor and the mount is an EQ5 Deluxe with the Enhanced dual axis motor drive with ST-4 guiding.

Perhaps I should look into DSO subjects, instead of lunar and planetary work?🤔

Looking at the ZWO cameras, I incorrectly assumed that for DSO stuff a USB 3 port was essential. I also thought that DSO's required more resources, due to the very long exposure times I was seeing quoted.🙄

I've dipped my toe into the astrophotography water, but am unsure if my old laptop is up to the job?🤔 Here's the specs for those in the know. It's only got three USB 2.0 ports, but I'd only do lunar and planetary imaging, not DSO work. Would I be better off with one of those ZWO ASIair Plus thingies?🤔

I've just dipped my toe into the world of astrophotography, but need some advice please. I've connected a ZWO ASI 120MM mini camera to a SW 9x50 finderscope, with an adapter. This is going to be my guide scope. The view through ZWO is 90 degrees different from what my main telescope shows. I'm sure I can correct this by rotating the guide scope body. If I don't correct this, would it affect the guiding accuracy through PHD2? 🤔

I've bought quite a few things second hand, from this forum. I've no complaints and have saved quite a bit of money too. 👍

I picked this up my the local Sorting Office, this morning. I would have got it Saturday, but was out when the postie came. 🙄 Thanks to @Danjc. 👍. It's a Sky-Watcher 9x50mm finderscope to C adapter.