PLAY astrophotography software allows you to control also SkyWatcher equatorial or alt-azi mount provided with ASCOM drivers. In this article we descrive how to connect SkyWatcher computerized equatorial or alt-azi mounts to EAGLE or standard Windows computer and how to use PLAY astrophotography software in order to remotely control them….
The PrimaLuceLab Installation Team has successfully completed the installation of our first complete astronomical observatory in the United States – the DUAL-COMPACT Observatory Station, located in San Bernardino County, California! This state-of-the-art observatory is a groundbreaking achievement for PrimaLuceLab and the local community. This astronomical observatory was accomplished for San…
The EAGLE computer is able to control many devices and this is very important in modern days since your astrophotography telescope may be composed by more electronic accessories: imaging camera, auto guider, motorised focuser, rotator, motorised filter wheel, flat field generator, telescope cover motor, dome, etc. Most of these (usually…
Thanks to GHOST mode (available starting with EAGLE Manager X v2), the EAGLE is able to control PLL devices (SESTO SENSO 2, ESATTO, ARCO, GIOTTO and ALTO) by using its WiFi connection instead of a standard USB cable, without forcing you to use special drivers or software. When you activate…
EdgeHD 8″ telescope comes standard with an internal focuser and, if you want to use it for astrophotography, using an external focuser allows you to lock the primary mirror (by using the locking screws provided in telescope rear cell) and prevent mirror shift during astrophotography sessions. More, by adding a…
SC, EdgeHD and RASA telescopes come with a closed tube and a front corrector plate that provide many advantages also for astrophotography. But this needs to be protected against dew in particular environmental conditions. By connecting Dew Heater Ring (also with Aluminum Dew Shield) to the EAGLE computer and by…
EAGLE has been specifically designed to be installed onto telescopes thanks to the PLUS aluminum chassis that offers many threaded holes on both top and bottom side. This way you can connect it to any telescope, no matter the telescope design and dimensions, by using the PLUS elements (rings, dovetail…
One of the many advantages of the EAGLE computer is that it comes with a special aluminum PLUS case with many threaded holes and high structural rigidity to let you easily connect it to your telescope. One of the best way to connect the EAGLE to telescopes, if you have…
A new SPIDER 500A MarkII radio telescope, with 5 meter diameter antenna, has just being installed at the Planetarium – Silesian Science Park in Poland! The radio telescope, that will be used for educational and outreach activities, has been manufactured by PrimaLuceLab in its italian headquarters, then shipped to the…
PrimaLuceLab Team completed the installation of a new SPIDER 300A radio telescope for radio astronomy in Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany)! The 3 meter diameter antenna with the tracking system and pier has been installed on a concrete base foundation while receiver with backend and control computer have been installed in the…
