Re: web cam

From: Chris L Peterson (clp_at_alumni.caltech.edu)
Date: 12/26/04 

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 21:18:04 GMT

On 26 Dec 2004 12:31:22 -0800, "Mark" <markpippin@email.com> wrote:

>Please correct me if I'm wrong (my technology may be dated), but most
>webcams or even the DSI are short range-limited by having USB
>connections. He would need an Ethernet (or better yet wireless) cam to
>be able to connect from more than 20 feet away.

Most people just put a computer at the scope and control it using Remote Desktop
or some third-party remote control app. A USB extender is another option. So far
(unfortunately) the webcams that work well for astronomy are not Ethernet.

>Also, it would be
>helpful to have some way to aim the scope remotely too...

Also trivial as long as the scope is a goto.

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Chris L Peterson
Cloudbait Observatory
http://www.cloudbait.com

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