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2010-02-06 , 12:25
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#91
Originally Posted by attila77 View Post
Guys, the N900 (or any handheld non-DSLR class) camera is unable to take images of stars without a tripod or sorts, so there is little to integrate. It can guess the ALT component from the accelerometers, but AZ is missing without a dedicated compass (unless you're running in the direction of the sky you're interested in and using the GPS to get a bearing )
Hmm, could it be possible to show some crosshair-style aiming help on screen to calibrate ALT & AZ?

You could then aim the n900 at some known bright object that is currently visible at your location (the moon, planets, brightest stars..) and click a button to calibrate ALT & AZ to Stellarium at least with some precision.

Live camera view with crosshair and some magnification could be extra nice for aiming if it works but it is not required. Just an arrow etc. on top/corner of Stellarium screen could be enough for aiming..Just an idea, might be difficult to implement though..?