Experience in Developing a Computerized Telescope Pointing System

Authors

  • Dmitry Morozov Sergiyev Posad Physics and Mathematics Lyceum
  • Konstantin Sevastianov Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
  • Egor Gorodov Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Keywords:

astronomical observations, telescope automation, equatorial mount, astrophotography, school astronomy club

Abstract

This article describes the experience of developing a computerized telescope pointing system by members of the astronomy club at the Sergiev Posad Physics and Mathematics Lyceum. The system was developed for a reflecting telescope on an equatorial mount. The article demonstrates that a relatively inexpensive system can be built with all the functionality required for educational astronomical observations.

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Published

2026-08-12

How to Cite

[1]
Morozov, D. et al. 2026. Experience in Developing a Computerized Telescope Pointing System. Astronomy Education. 1, 2 (Aug. 2026), 63–67.

Issue

No. 2 (2026)

Section

Education and Technologies

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