Johnson, Bradley, AS-Astronomy (ASTR), University of Virginia
Abstract
This instrument uses an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and a GPS to collect information on
the user’s or telescope’s physical position and velocity. It then captures an image of the sky and
uses plate solving techniques to perform astrometry, thus providing the user with sky position.
Combined, these key data points allow the instrument to be used in determining the orientation or
alignment of a telescope regardless of whether or not the telescope has an optical component.
Degree
BS (Bachelor of Science)
Keywords
Telescope instrument; Inertial Measurement Unit ; Astrometry
Childress, Kayleigh. Instrument for Obtaining Positional Information and Telescope Calibration. University of Virginia, Astronomy, BS (Bachelor of Science), 2024-05-10, https://doi.org/10.18130/9224-x575.
