NAS Smart Scope Group
The creation of the NAS Smart Scope group recognises that the advent of (relatively) inexpensive computerised imaging scopes like the Seestar and Dwarf II offers great opportunities for amateur astronomers. NAS has already held image processing workshops, hosted by George Sallit, that provided a great way to enhance images from these devices, and in the months to come we hope to do more workshops and other activities for users of these little scopes. However, for now the hope is this page can be a forum for members to submit images, hints and tips, useful facts, news of retailer deals and more. If you have anything at all you'd like to contribute, please reach out to communications@newburyastro.org.uk to get your contributions uploaded.
Images of M13 and M92 in Hercules taken by Steve Knight using a Seestar S50
WhatsApp Video 2024-08-02 at 13.16.56_53aa4f51.mp4The Seestar Dance
It is something that not all Seestar owners realise, but to calibrate the compass for accurate image acquisition, you need to do an odd jig that effectively rotates the compass and allows it to understand where it's looking. Those new to these beasts may not have realised what they were seeing - well now you know. Our thanks to Tony for capturing Steve whilst engaged in this pursuit. There is no sound on this video - but our suggestion would be to use the Floral Dance as your soundtrack...