(meteorobs) Astrovid "Fireball Camera"

[Leo S]

Thanks for the tips and link Chris,

Leo

Chris Peterson wrote:
> The plans for mine are here: 
> http://www.cloudbait.com/projects/allskycamera.html. This costs around 
> US$250 to build. I use a 1/3" camera, which cuts off the top and bottom just 
> a bit. If you want to go completely to the horizons, you need a 1/2" camera, 
> which is a little more expensive. No major pitfalls- just make sure you use 
> the internal fan if you're not in a dry climate (which I somehow doubt in 
> the UK <g>), otherwise the dome will collect dew. Also, make sure you use an 
> autoiris lens, so you don't have to worry about the Sun damaging the sensor 
> during the day.
>
> Chris
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