Raspberry Pi Telescope Project

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This project aims to take the concept of a Raspberry Pi telescope to new heights by utilizing a high-quality 5MP Raspicam as the focal point of a Newtonian telescope. The innovative twist lies in integrating geolocation and automatic object finding capabilities via a WiFi connection to Stellarium, an open-source celestial object tracker. As this project evolves, design modifications are being made as construction progresses. By sharing it here, I hope to spark inspiration or gather input from like-minded individuals. I'm utilizing a Pi 2 model, paired with an Adafruit Motor Hat and an Adafruit GPS Hat for added functionality. Repurposed stepper motors from an old large dot matrix printer provide the necessary motion control. The base of the unit is constructed from a recycled brake rotor, ensuring stability and weight distribution. A plexiglass and aluminum frame, secured by pop rivets, provides additional structural support. The telescope tube itself is crafted from 6-inch PVC, while a high-quality 1000mm focal length concave mirror was sourced from Amazon to complete the setup.