question about astrophotography tracking device

[Manfr3d]

Hi,

I want to use my generic photo tripod and gear head
for astro photography in an equatorial mount configuration.
I figured I only need a computerized tracking device
that mounts on my arca swiss compatible tripod head
and turns the camera around one axis in sync with the sky.
Is anyone aware of such a 1-axis rotation device that
will mount on either arca swiss, 1/4" or 3/8" screwmount?
I know this question is very specific but let's hope that
someone has a hint for me. :thumb

[ajgauthier]

great new endeavor!

If you are the handy type, you can build yourself a barn-door tracker. Check a summary out here: http://www.tucsonastronomy.org/barndoor.html

and then you start Googling for other resources on different types to build.

Good luck!
Adrienne

Hi,

I want to use my generic photo tripod and gear head
for astro photography in an equatorial mount configuration.
I figured I only need a computerized tracking device
that mounts on my arca swiss compatible tripod head
and turns the camera around one axis in sync with the sky.
Is anyone aware of such a 1-axis rotation device that
will mount on either arca swiss, 1/4" or 3/8" screwmount?
I know this question is very specific but let's hope that
someone has a hint for me. :thumb

[Manfr3d]

great new endeavor!

If you are the handy type, you can build yourself a barn-door tracker. Check a summary out here: http://www.tucsonastronomy.org/barndoor.html

and then you start Googling for other resources on different types to build.

Good luck!
Adrienne

What a great idea! The barn door tracker
seems to be much more accurate than the
panning base i used until now. I also found
plans for motorized barn door trackers ...
this should keep me busy until new years ;)

:thumb