Automation of the TASCO telescope
Date of Publication
1995
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science Major in Physics
Subject Categories
Physics
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Physics
Abstract/Summary
The TASCO telescope is interfaced to a computer through a new base that is rigged with stepper motors. The accompanying software drives to stepper motors to automatically track and target the Sun, the 5 visible planets and the 100 brightest stars. Various astronomical coordinate system conventions and equations of motion are discussed, for getting the current position of celestial bodies to be tracked or targeted, given the location, date and time of observation.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06726
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
70 leaves; computer print-out
Keywords
Computer interfaces; Telescope; Automation; Programmable controllers; Coordinates; Electronic data processing -- Programming
Recommended Citation
Atibula, C., Rodriguez, P., & Villarroya, R. (1995). Automation of the TASCO telescope. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6616
