Astrotracers

Spad
Posted 03/09/2022 - 14:18 Link
I have recently got a K3.

I do a lot of Astrophotography and I know it has an astrotracers, but do I need the GPS Reciever to use it?

Thanks
JohnX
Posted 03/09/2022 - 14:32 - Helpful Comment Link
K3 does need the 0-GPS1 accessory afaik, but if it has any means to enter latitude, North and tilt manually it might still work. Look for a post on DP Review from Roland Karlsson - 'Astrotracer do not really need GPS'.
Edited by JohnX: 03/09/2022 - 14:38
Spad
Posted 03/09/2022 - 14:38 Link
Great.... more effing expense
Spad
Posted 03/09/2022 - 14:47 Link
JohnX wrote:
K3 does need the 0-GPS1 accessory afaik, but if it has any means to enter latitude, North and tilt manually it might still work. Look for a post on DP Review from Roland Karlsson - 'Astrotracer do not really need GPS'.

Thanks John... i will have a hunt!
Lubbyman
Posted 03/09/2022 - 16:29 - Helpful Comment Link
Spad wrote:
Great.... more effing expense

But a lot cheaper than the James Webb thingy that NASA sent a squillion miles to do astrophotography. Mind you, that thing has been converted for IR...

And unlike NASA, when you've finished using it you can sell it on and get some of your money back .

Steve
Spad
Posted 03/09/2022 - 17:36 Link
I might write to NASA for some funding!!
Lubbyman
Posted 03/09/2022 - 20:09 Link
They'll want a percentage of your observing time in exchange for funding...

Steve
Spad
Posted 03/09/2022 - 20:13 Link
That'll do me
JohnX
Posted 04/09/2022 - 11:33 Link
Depending upon how attached you are to your K3, maybe sell it and buy a K3II which has built-in GPS?
Spad
Posted 04/09/2022 - 13:13 Link
JohnX wrote:
Depending upon how attached you are to your K3, maybe sell it and buy a K3II which has built-in GPS?

I have just got the K3!!!!

Maybe next year....
weinelm
Posted 04/09/2022 - 19:48 Link
I have an 0-GPS1 that I could sell. PM me if interested.
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