Setting up a PC for Astrophotography
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Here is a video showing me uploading all the software I need to run astrophotography from a new PC I bought.
Mele Quieter 3 Mini PC https://amzn.to/3W21prG
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Why the MeLE is good for Astro
04:58 Connecting the PC
06:16 Turn on and initial set up
08:07 Ascom Platform
09:01 NINA
11:50 Google Remote Desktop
12:26 ZWO Drivers
14:38 EQASCOM
18:13 PHD2 guiding software
19:05 ASTAP platesolver
24:51 Stellarium
27:37 Plugins for NINA
32:06 Why I chose the mini PC over ASIAIR
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Equipment I use, these links cost you no more to use but will earn my channel a small commission. It all helps support the channel.
Links to Losmandy Plate sandwich from Altair Astro
Risers - https://www.altairastro.com/altair-ke...
Losmandy Plates - https://www.altairastro.com/altair-tm...
Lindy 5m USB 3.1 active ext cable https://amzn.to/38FdDSQ
Mele Quieter 2 PC -
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US - https://amzn.to/3wFs5Cd
Minii Travel Router
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Wolfwise Shower Canopy
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Alex Tech split 10ft cord wrap
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100 reusable velcro cable ties
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Short USB C Cable
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RCA Male Plug
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OPT links to equipment. Even if you click this link and then purchase something I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Really helps my channel out, Thank you
Mounts
Sky Watcher EQ8R PRO https://bit.ly/39HVTpR
Sky Watcher EQ6R Pro https://bit.ly/3i1afU0
Sky Watcher HEQ5 https://bit.ly/2Ty7BeZ
Sky Watcher AZ GTI https://bit.ly/3iGmIvC
Cameras
ZWO ASI 294MM Pro https://bit.ly/2VbxNN6
ZWO ASI 183MM Pro https://bit.ly/3kSLPOs
ZWO ASI 290mm mini https://bit.ly/2UO71u6
ZWO ASI 120mm mini https://bit.ly/2Twjceu
Filters
Antlia 3nm https://bit.ly/3GhuaZl
Antlia LRGB https://bit.ly/3MDdca8
Chroma Oiii 3nm 1.25" https://bit.ly/3rviomS
Chroma Ha 3nm 1.25" https://bit.ly/2Wcsnlj
Optolong LRGB 1.25" set https://bit.ly/36ZtXJq
ZWO EFW Electronic filter wheel https://bit.ly/3fbmKe3
Telescopes
RC8 https://bit.ly/3x5AexT
Sky Watcher 130PDS
Zenithstar 61 https://bit.ly/2UEgFjc
William Optics 50mm guidescope https://bit.ly/36ZLYHK
Correctors
Sky Watcher 0.9Coma Corrector
Baader MPCC https://bit.ly/2V76LpZ
Astro Essential 0.75Reducer
William Optics Flat61A https://bit.ly/3zw9sAf
William Optics Flat 61R https://bit.ly/3BEvaEj
Accessories
Pegasus Astro pocket powerbox advance https://bit.ly/3iMFeSO
ZWO OAG Off Axis Guider https://bit.ly/3i1RIqD
ProLogik balance meter and tuning tool
https://www.prologik-astro.com/
The meter is of a high quality and works really well. Not only is it great for helping to find perfect balance in stiff mounts but it is a fantastic aid to fine tuning your mount for the best guiding. It will assist you in adjusting your worm drive/gear mesh to the optimum setting and giving you great smooth tracking and excellent guiding numbers.
