Hi all, I just got off the phone with the lady who co-owns the place (turns out they also own DayStar). After speaking with her I don't think it would work very well as a device to let folks elsewhere see the sky at SPOC as the camera would have to be powered on all the time as would a computer and internet link. Keep in mind that SPOC's internet service is donated by Wireless Beehive. No doubt they don't mind since we only use the connection a few times a month. They might not be so accommodating if we suddenly started sending video over it 24/7. I was thinking of having one at my place which would work in concert with one at SPOC and hopefully with one other elsewhere in the region (Tyler?) in order to do meteor research. But the only software they've got now runs on Windows which rules out one at my place. patrick On 14 Jul 2011, at 14:48, Robert Taylor wrote:
I agree. I live in Kaysville and the sky here is often very different than the sky at SPOC. I'd love to be able to see what the skies look like over SPOC before I make the 45-50 minute drive out there. I don't really care about meteors but it's nice to know we can do it some get s a wild hair up their...
It would certainly be a nice thing to have if it makes sense with our current computer system and meets many members needs. Obviously the folks living out near SPOC won't need it. It's also something we don't need for just a few members (like me). Perhaps this is a good discussion item at a future meeting as the cost while not out of line will be worth a discussion.
Bob
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Holmes Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:29 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] All Sky Cam
Ziggy, with all due respect, some of us aren't right there. Looking in that direction from my house on the east side of SLC, I've seen it completely socked in over Kennecott. Then driven out, and it's perfect blue sky. And vice versa. I'd imagine it's even worse for those that live on the south end of the valley.
Clear dark sky isn't always perfect either, at least not here. Last night was supposed to be no clouds, I could only see arcturus and Vega through the cirrus nebula..
How much are we talking for one of the cams? I'd be willing to kick in $50-75 towards one...
Dan