Building a Raspberry Pi Solar Camera for Astronomy and Eclipse Viewing

Discover how to construct a Raspberry Pi Solar Camera for capturing close-up views of the 2024 Solar Eclipse in this comprehensive 44-minute video tutorial. Learn to integrate a Celestron EclipSmart Solar Telescope or any telescope with a Raspberry Pi HQ Camera to stream images to web browsers, video players, and astronomy applications. Explore two streaming applications: RPI Cam ASCOM Alpaca for professional astronomy software and Picamera2 Web UI Lite for general-purpose use. Gain insights into Astroberry Server, a complete Raspberry Pi suite for astronomy. Follow step-by-step instructions on telescope and Pi assembly, software installation, and image capture techniques. Prepare for the upcoming eclipse with tips on using solar filters for regular cameras and setting up a home observatory. View sample photos and learn about sunspot observation. Access additional resources, including code and a community forum, to enhance your solar astronomy experience with Raspberry Pi.

- Introduction
- Raspberry Pi Astronomy
- Celestron Solar Telescope
- Raspberry Pi HQ Camera
- Other Bits & Pieces
- Telescope Assembly
- Pi and Case Assembly
- Image Software Introduction
- Astroberry Server
- RPI Cam ASCOM Alpaca
- Picamera2 Web UI Lite Installation
- Preparing for the Eclipse
- My "Observatory" & Sun Filters
- DSLR Setup & Pictures
- Pi Camera Setup & Pictures
- Conclusion