Time for the first batch of buys. We started with the main important components of the project: Lens, Astronomical Camera and Micro Computer.
The Lens
To obtain an fisheye effect and to cover all the skydome our choiche goes to Arecont Vision 1/2” 1.55mm f2 CS allsky lens. It costed 96,45 £ (116,81 €) and we will receive it in some days (hoping for no surprises from customs 🙂 damn customs! + 26,48 €).
The Astronomical Camera
Finally we decided to goes right to ZWO ASI 224MC Camera. A great camera which will allow us to obtain great sky images. It costed 270,90 € and yes, it’s already in our hands.
Micro Computer
As already said our choice fell on a compact, high-performance and economical microcomputer: the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B + 4GB RAM. We bought one with a time limited offer for 83,80 € in total and it comes with its case protection, power supply, sandisk 64Gb Memory card and heat dissipators.
Power Supply
Last but not least here below all the purchase receipts (the whole project cost can be consulted here)