Astro-Shoots is a Flask-based project designed to calculate the optimal number of untracked photographs for capturing deep space objects (DSOs). The application utilizes data from the OpenNGC project through the PyONGC Python package and leverages the Astropy library for astronomical calculations, allowing users to select a DSO from a comprehensive list. Special thanks to @mattiaverga for creating the OpenNGC and PyONGC projects, which have been invaluable resources for the development of Astro-Shoots.
Disclaimer: This project is an amateur effort created for learning purposes and recreational use only. It is not intended for rigorous or scientific work. The author assumes no responsibility for the usage or interpretation of the results.
- Select a DSO from the OpenNGC list
- Input your location or use browser location services
- Specify observation date and DSO elevation in degrees
- Choose your camera model or manually enter sensor details
- Customize shooting parameters, such as:
- Aperture
- Focal length
- Camera position
- Interval between shots
Upon submission, the application generates a table containing various technical data. The most important results include:
- Maximum shooting speed without star trails
- Maximum number of shots without repositioning the camera
By providing these insights, Astro-Shoots helps photographers optimize their deep space photography sessions and capture stunning images of celestial objects.