Wireless Allsky Camera
The allsky camera can be built over a weekend. All the parts can be ordered online and assembly only requires basic tools. Instructions are here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-All-Sky-Camera/
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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is $501 - $1000. It may take A few hours.
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| Description |
An all sky camera is a device designed to take pictures of the entire sky over a certain amount of time, usually to monitor meteor showers or other astronomical phenomena. The camera can detect meteors, satellites, aeroplanes, northern lights, cloud cover, light pollution. |
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| Used by these projects | The Eclipse Megamovie, Target Asteroids! |
| Ideal Age Group |
Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(Once installed, the camera doesn't require any manual action from the owner. It posts images online automatically and generates a timelapse video at the end of each night.) |
| Size & weight |
Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension. Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Astronomy & Space |
| Activities | At night |
| Tool updated | June 25, 2017, 1:23 p.m. |
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