Roll Your Own All-Sky, Raspberry Pi Camera

The author recounts their experience of seeing a bright meteor while driving, sparking their interest in finding meteorites and contributing to projects like CAMS and the Global Meteor Network. However, they ultimately decide to build their own all-sky camera using a Raspberry Pi High Quality color camera. They describe the components and steps involved in setting up the camera, including troubleshooting issues and adjusting settings. The author expresses their excitement about capturing meteors in the future, particularly during the peak of the Perseids in mid-August. They reflect on missed opportunities in the past and look forward to capturing the wonders of the night sky.

https://spectrum.ieee.org/all-sky-camera

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