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Great project to do!
DIY Exoplanet Detector with a DSLR
DIY Exoplanet Detector with a DSLR
DIY Exoplanet Detector with a DSLR
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility and challenges of building a DIY exoplanet detector using a DSLR camera. Participants explore the technical aspects, share personal experiences, and express enthusiasm for the project.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses enthusiasm for the DIY project, suggesting it is a great endeavor.
- Another participant shares their experience with a similar project using a CCD camera and an 8-inch telescope, noting that using just a camera lens may make it difficult to detect exoplanet transits due to insufficient light gathering.
- A different participant finds the project exciting and shares a link to an article that provides additional information on compensating for atmospheric fluctuations, which was not covered in the video.
- One participant simply expresses enjoyment of the video without additional technical commentary.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express varying levels of enthusiasm and technical skepticism regarding the effectiveness of using a DSLR for this project. There is no consensus on the feasibility of the approach discussed.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations are noted regarding the light-gathering capability of a DSLR compared to more advanced setups, as well as the impact of the bayer array on data quality. These factors remain unresolved in the discussion.
Who May Find This Useful
Astronomy enthusiasts, DIY project hobbyists, and individuals interested in exoplanet detection techniques may find this discussion relevant.
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Drakkith
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Wow, he's right on the edge of the noise floor. I've done this exact project with a CCD camera and an 8 inch telescope and I can tell you that just using a camera lens without a telescope it's going to be very difficult to see any exoplanet transits. Even with my setup the quality of my data points was lower than I'd have liked. With just a camera you're simply not gathering enough light. (Not to mention how much gets rejected by the bayer array on the camera's sensor)
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DaveC426913
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This is super-duper cool.
I want to do this.
Here's the rest of the article.
http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-exoplanet-detector
It explains several things that the video doesn't: such as how he compensated for intrinsic atmospheric fluctuations
I want to do this.
Here's the rest of the article.
http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-exoplanet-detector
It explains several things that the video doesn't: such as how he compensated for intrinsic atmospheric fluctuations
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Amine Quentin
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great video
thank's
thank's
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