[Kstars-devel] New Alignment module in Ekos

[Jasem Mutlaq]

Hello all,

Ekos now can use astrometry.net to solve for images and determine the
central RA & DEC of the field, among other parameters. The new Alignment
module will aid users in achieving very accurate GOTO since the true
pointing of the telescope can be determined. After a solution is found, the
user can either sync to the new coordinates, or slew to the desired target.

In addition to accurate GOTO, the alignment module will help users
determine polar axis misalignment, and this is done by measuring errors in
Az and Alt that the user then can correct for. It is also pretty fast
compared to the traditional drift method, no need to wait when you can
capture a couple of images from particular locations in the sky and figure
out any polar axis misalignments.

The GOTO part of the alignment module is complete, but requires some field
testing. The polar alignment part is still TODO. The code was committed to
'bleeding-edge' until all the functionality is well tested.

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Best Regards,
Jasem Mutlaq
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