Pencelli in May 2019

[Freff]

Managed to get away to Pencelli for 10 nights. 

The first 4 nights and last three with Cath, so I'm happy with that. 

The last two nights have been very clear here, so tonight I'm hoping to have a session with a new system.

I have been trying to put together a weekender kit for when I'm away on off the cuff weekends with minimal gear.

I wanted to be able to use just a tablet and have everything connected by WiFi rather than a laptop and loads of cables.

I have so far got my WO Zenithstar 61 APO mounted on the AZ GTi.  The Polemaster is connected to an Android app, all tied in by WiFi with ASIAIR.

Although ASIAIR has a comprehensive catalogue of GoTo targets, I miss not having SkySafari Pro 6. I'm at a loss to how connect it to the system.

The main camera ASI1600MC and the ASI 120mm mini guide scope are both powered through ASIAIR. 

So far so good. Everything powered by a small 12v power bank  and 12.1 Samsung tablet. 

It's 20.30 and I'm just waiting for Polaris to show. Wish me luck.

 

 

[Helen]

Wishing you luck Tony!  That sounds like a similar set up to the mobile one I’m working on ?. I will be interested in how you get on.  We were very close to you today - lunch in the Cider Mill and then a walk along the canal.  It was a lovely day to be out.  I’m hoping tonight will be good too ?

Helen