[Kstars-devel] GSoC project idea for KStars

[Jasem Mutlaq]

Hello,

Regarding GSoC, I have the following project

Project Name: Autoguiding in KStars

Brief Explanation: Guiding is process by which a star field is kept
stationairy within the field of view of a telescope when performing
long exposure astronomical imaging. The process depends on selecting a
reference star in the frame and correcting the telescope motion by
detecting drifts in the telescope axes, and issuing correction
commands accordingly. KStars supports INDI which can operate and
control numerous astronomical devices. The goal of the project is to
add autoguiding support to KStars Ekos tool. Ekos is a tool to aid
amateur astronomers in astrophotography. It enables focusing, guiding,
and capture of astronomical images using INDI. It is prefereable, but
not necessary, to have an actual telescope and a CCD camera. Student
may use the INDI telescope and CCD simulators to develop and test
autoguiding as well.

Expected Results: Ability to automatically guide a mount using a CCD
and a telescope for long exposures.

Knowledge Prerequisite: Qt, C++. Some knowledge in astronomy is preferable.

Mentor: Jasem Mutlaq

Any comments on the project idea are appreciated!

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Best Regards,
Jasem Mutlaq