ASIAir Pro and Camera Orientation

[Spad]

When the ASIAir Pro does a plate solve, does it also figure out the cameras orienration?

If so..... can I rotate the camera. Then keep plate solving till I get the correct orientation?

Thank you.

[saac]

Yes it does. As you rotate the camera you would also call up another preview image which would of course show the new rotated framing and camera angle.  I know you didn't seek an automated solution but I thought it worthwhile to say that Deep Sky Dad now provides a camera rotator and a connection cable that will communicate with the ASiAir. It looks like quite a neat solution in the absence of any offering from ZWO.  If you watch the video you will get an idea of what the ASi menu/display will show re camera angle and how you could use the same information to do a manual rotation.

Jim 

 

 

[Spad]

Thanks Jim!

 

I have seen that rotator.... and it's price to!!! Until I have a spare 500 quid. I don't mind fannying about manually!

Edited September 2 by Spad

[saac]

2 minutes ago, Spad said:

Thanks Jim!

 

I have seen that rotator.... and it's price to!!! Until I gave a spare 500 quid. I don't mind fannying about manually!

Yep they are expensive, especially given that it is a relatively easy manual task. The only reason for showing the video though was to show you the Air's menu system and how you could use the information to do a manual rotation. I think the Air makes it a relatively easy task, 

Jim 

[Spad]

Watched, and learnt something new!

 

Once again Jim, thank you! 🙂

[Jim Franklin]

@Spad Not sure if you have seen this, or how much you already know, but Trevor gives  a good overview of how the ASI Air operates in the real world of imaging in this video - it may or may not be informative for you. 
 

 

Edited September 2 by Jim Franklin

[Spad]

Yes I have watched that, thank you Jim.  I did it before I bought mine.... even with all its little foibles and follies, I love it!!