Hi, all. I ran across this youtube video about how one can use the ZWO ASI 120 MM monochrome camera with minimal equipment (an equatorial mount with motor drive) to detect (well, if not necessarily discover) stars with exoplanets by the changes in the light brightness as the exoplanet passes in front of the star.
Using SharpCap and AstroImageJ programs in conjunction with the Exoplanet Transit Database website one can practice with know stars with exoplanets.
The video is comprehensive enough to get going at it. It is a 6 minute video worthy of watching if you are interested in trying this. I am!
Now, just to have some clear skies, no Moon, not too tired, or work getting in the way!
I will report when I have a chance to try this!
Using SharpCap and AstroImageJ programs in conjunction with the Exoplanet Transit Database website one can practice with know stars with exoplanets.
The video is comprehensive enough to get going at it. It is a 6 minute video worthy of watching if you are interested in trying this. I am!
Now, just to have some clear skies, no Moon, not too tired, or work getting in the way!
I will report when I have a chance to try this!
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