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Dvida: /* Meteor detection station */

2026-03-10T14:24:07Z

Meteor detection station

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	The software can run on a Pi3, but it is much slower and it is no longer supported. A list with everything you need is available here: [https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shopping_list_and_tools_needed page].		The software can run on a Pi3, but it is much slower and it is no longer supported. A list with everything you need is available here: [https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shopping_list_and_tools_needed page].

	You can run multiple cameras on a Linux PC, and details are available '''[https://~~docs~~.~~google.com~~/~~document~~/~~d/16PSFi8RAqbenPdluhulCRaIenOkEzgs5piUhkX3yaOc/edit here~~]'''.		You can run multiple cameras on a Linux PC, and details are available '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Advanced_RMS_installations_and_Multi-camera_support this page]'''.

	=== How do I obtain a camera? ===		=== How do I obtain a camera? ===

MetorsABQ9 at 16:31, 1 February 2026

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	The GMN weblog is a quick way to review the status of cameras in your area. The section '''[[ Plots Explained \| GMN Plots and Images ]]''' was originally written as a guide to understanding the IstraStream data display.		The GMN weblog is a quick way to review the status of cameras in your area. The section '''[[ Plots Explained \| GMN Plots and Images ]]''' was originally written as a guide to understanding the IstraStream data display.

			=== Using RMS Images for Raspberry Pi ===
			Please see this section for information on [[ Using RMS Images for Raspberry Pi ]]

	=== Tools and utilities ===		=== Tools and utilities ===

MetorsABQ9 at 19:18, 27 January 2026

2026-01-27T19:18:31Z

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	In space, there is no 'up' or 'down', so the FITS specification does not dictate if pixel (0,0) is at a specific corner. Some software, notably '''FITS Liberator''', specifies the top left corner as the origin location, which causes terrestrial images to display vertically mirrored.		In space, there is no 'up' or 'down', so the FITS specification does not dictate if pixel (0,0) is at a specific corner. Some software, notably '''FITS Liberator''', specifies the top left corner as the origin location, which causes terrestrial images to display vertically mirrored.


	=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===		=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===

MetorsABQ9: /* GMN Plots and Images Explained */

2026-01-27T19:17:17Z

GMN Plots and Images Explained

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	'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.		'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.

	The GMN weblog is a quick way to review the status of cameras in your area. The ~~following~~ section was originally written as a guide to understanding the IstraStream data display.		The GMN weblog is a quick way to review the status of cameras in your area. The section '''[[ Plots Explained \| GMN Plots and Images ]]''' was originally written as a guide to understanding the IstraStream data display.

	~~GMN Plots and Images explained: [[ Plots Explained ]]~~

	=== Tools and utilities ===		=== Tools and utilities ===

MetorsABQ9: /* What does the meteor camera do over the course of 24 hours? */

2026-01-27T19:08:17Z

What does the meteor camera do over the course of 24 hours?

MetorsABQ9: /* GMN Plots and Images Explained */

2026-01-27T19:03:55Z

GMN Plots and Images Explained

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	=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===		=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===

	~~GMN Plots~~ and ~~Images are explained~~: ~~[[ Plots Explained ]~~]		'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.

	~~'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream~~.~~com]'''~~ was ~~an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and~~ the IstraStream data display ~~was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''~~.		The GMN weblog is a quick way to review the status of cameras in your area. The following section was originally written as a guide to understanding the IstraStream data display.

	This document explains the data summaries produced on your system and displayed on the GMN Weblog every morning '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/132aHGn0QPzhpVN2s2n6FT6rJn39LAsPkchWJqXQb8Qk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 GMN Plots and Images]~~'''.~~		GMN Plots and Images explained: [[ Plots Explained ]]

	=== Tools and utilities ===		=== Tools and utilities ===

MetorsABQ9: /* GMN Plots and Images Explained */

2026-01-27T18:57:17Z

GMN Plots and Images Explained

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	=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===		=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===

	This document explains the data summaries produced on your system and displayed on the GMN Weblog every morning '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/132aHGn0QPzhpVN2s2n6FT6rJn39LAsPkchWJqXQb8Qk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 GMN Plots and Images]~~'''.~~		GMN Plots and Images are explained: [[ Plots Explained ]]

	'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.		'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.

			This document explains the data summaries produced on your system and displayed on the GMN Weblog every morning '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/132aHGn0QPzhpVN2s2n6FT6rJn39LAsPkchWJqXQb8Qk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 GMN Plots and Images]'''.

	=== Tools and utilities ===		=== Tools and utilities ===

MetorsABQ9 at 01:03, 27 January 2026

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	=== What do I need? ===		=== What do I need? ===

	You need a Raspberry Pi ~~compluter~~, RMS software, and a camera kit.		You need a Raspberry Pi computer, RMS software, and a camera kit.
	: '''NOTE:''' We strongly recommend the Pi 4 or 5 model.		: '''NOTE:''' We strongly recommend the Pi 4 or 5 model.
	The software can run on a Pi3, but it is much slower and it is no longer supported. A list with everything you need is available here: [https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shopping_list_and_tools_needed page].		The software can run on a Pi3, but it is much slower and it is no longer supported. A list with everything you need is available here: [https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Shopping_list_and_tools_needed page].
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	* Plot of all detections, showing any identified radiants.		* Plot of all detections, showing any identified radiants.
	* Plots of photometry, astrometry, and camera pointing drift in arc minutes throughout the course of the night as the mount or building flexes.		* Plots of photometry, astrometry, and camera pointing drift in arc minutes throughout the course of the night as the mount or building flexes.
	: '''NOTE:''' Detailed information about plots is available ~~here:~~ '''~~[https://docs.google.com/document/d/132aHGn0QPzhpVN2s2n6FT6rJn39LAsPkchWJqXQb8Qk/edit?usp=sharing Explanation of~~ GMN ~~plots]~~'''		: '''NOTE:''' Detailed information about plots is available in the section below '''GMN Plots and Images Explained'''
	* Thumbnail images of detections.		* Thumbnail images of detections.
	* Thumbnail images of data captured throughout the night.		* Thumbnail images of data captured throughout the night.

MetorsABQ9 at 00:06, 27 January 2026

2026-01-27T00:06:13Z

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	In space, there is no 'up' or 'down', so the FITS specification does not dictate if pixel (0,0) is at a specific corner. Some software, notably '''FITS Liberator''', specifies the top left corner as the origin location, which causes terrestrial images to display vertically mirrored.		In space, there is no 'up' or 'down', so the FITS specification does not dictate if pixel (0,0) is at a specific corner. Some software, notably '''FITS Liberator''', specifies the top left corner as the origin location, which causes terrestrial images to display vertically mirrored.


			=== GMN Plots and Images Explained ===

			This document explains the data summaries produced on your system and displayed on the GMN Weblog every morning '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/132aHGn0QPzhpVN2s2n6FT6rJn39LAsPkchWJqXQb8Qk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 GMN Plots and Images]'''.

			'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.

	=== Tools and utilities ===		=== Tools and utilities ===
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	Operators of individual GMN stations exclusively own the Level 1 and Level 2 data their stations produce. In practice, this means they are free to share this data with other meteor networks if they wish. The data that is uploaded to the GMN server is not shared publicly or with other parties without the operator's consent. However, the data may be used internally by the GMN coordinators to manually produce other data products, such as the trajectory of a meteorite dropping fireball or an analysis of a meteor shower.		Operators of individual GMN stations exclusively own the Level 1 and Level 2 data their stations produce. In practice, this means they are free to share this data with other meteor networks if they wish. The data that is uploaded to the GMN server is not shared publicly or with other parties without the operator's consent. However, the data may be used internally by the GMN coordinators to manually produce other data products, such as the trajectory of a meteorite dropping fireball or an analysis of a meteor shower.
	: '''IMPORTANT:''' All station operators are credited for their data in all GMN publications.		: '''IMPORTANT:''' All station operators are credited for their data in all GMN publications.

	~~== GMN Plots and Images Explained ==~~

	This document explains the data summaries produced on your system and displayed on the GMN Weblog every morning '''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/132aHGn0QPzhpVN2s2n6FT6rJn39LAsPkchWJqXQb8Qk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 GMN Plots and Images]'''.

	'''[https://IstraStream.com IstraStream.com]''' was an independent hosting site primarily intended for cameras sold by IstraStream. In mid-2023, Istrastream stopped listing camera image output and the IstraStream data display was replaced with the '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/weblog/ GMN weblog]'''.

	== For more information ==		== For more information ==

MetorsABQ9: /* Advanced RMS installations and multi-camera support */

2026-01-25T21:14:03Z

Advanced RMS installations and multi-camera support

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	If you plan to run RMS software on the Raspberry Pi 4 or 5, the best supported and easiest solution is our prepared image. Complete information is available in an '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Build_%26_Install_%26_Setup_your_camera_-_The_complete_how-to extensive guide]'''.		If you plan to run RMS software on the Raspberry Pi 4 or 5, the best supported and easiest solution is our prepared image. Complete information is available in an '''[https://globalmeteornetwork.org/wiki/index.php?title=Build_%26_Install_%26_Setup_your_camera_-_The_complete_how-to extensive guide]'''.

	If you want to run single or multiple cameras on the Raspberry Pi 5, please see ~~the Bookworm RMS MultiCamPi~~ documentation ~~in this~~ '''[https://~~drive~~.~~google~~.com/~~file~~/d/~~1XOsnDGLC1tGNRsZ4Ojy7axPP9hulgUJt~~/~~view~~?~~usp~~=~~sharing~~ pdf ~~file~~]'''.		If you want to run single or multiple cameras on the Raspberry Pi 5, please see
			'''[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lkq0731w8ba8oomux32m2/Read_Me_Pi5.pdf?rlkey=6k3plpgco8v1lodrkov5l5nf9&st=gvap3tyq&dl=1 Read_Me_Pi5.pdf]''',
			and for more detailed documentation
			'''[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wg0uhvyhtqidbvq3ieusv/MultiCam-on-Pi5.pdf?rlkey=g04zxck1c97wgrjcnra3lumos&dl=1 MultiCam on Pi5.pdf]'''.

	=== Can I use a commercial all-sky camera? ===		=== Can I use a commercial all-sky camera? ===

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	=== What does the meteor camera do over the course of 24 hours? ===		=== What does the meteor camera do over the course of 24 hours? ===

	The RMS python-based system calculates the sundown to sunrise interval, and schedules video camera capture all night. Based on the video camera and capabilities of the Pi, the camera captures at least 25 frames per second between evening and morning twilight. During each nightly continuous image capture, the station processes captured image data and ~~idenitfies~~ frames that contain a minimum number of stars (usually around 20) that are worth reviewing for meteor detections. When data capture is complete, the station begins processing all frames it flagged with possible detections, then refines the astrometric accuracy of every positive detection. Using the station plate parameters (platepar) calibration file, processing iterates to find the best astrometry and photometry solution for each detected meteor. After this process analyzes each detection, summary files are created.		The RMS python-based system calculates the sundown to sunrise interval, and schedules video camera capture all night. Based on the video camera and capabilities of the Pi, the camera captures at least 25 frames per second between evening and morning twilight. During each nightly continuous image capture, the station processes captured image data and identifies frames that contain a minimum number of stars (usually around 20) that are worth reviewing for meteor detections. When data capture is complete, the station begins processing all frames it flagged with possible detections, then refines the astrometric accuracy of every positive detection. Using the station plate parameters (platepar) calibration file, processing iterates to find the best astrometry and photometry solution for each detected meteor. After this process analyzes each detection, summary files are created.

	The summary files include many types of information.		The summary files include many types of information.
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	* Plot of all detections, showing any identified radiants.		* Plot of all detections, showing any identified radiants.
	* Plots of photometry, astrometry, and camera pointing drift in arc minutes throughout the course of the night as the mount or building flexes.		* Plots of photometry, astrometry, and camera pointing drift in arc minutes throughout the course of the night as the mount or building flexes.
	~~: '''NOTE:''' Detailed information about plots is available in the section below '''GMN Plots and Images Explained'''~~
	* Thumbnail images of detections.		* Thumbnail images of detections.
	* Thumbnail images of data captured throughout the night.		* Thumbnail images of data captured throughout the night.
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	* Meteor shower flux charts, if specific showers are detected.		* Meteor shower flux charts, if specific showers are detected.
	* Observation summary data of hardware and data recording characteristics.		* Observation summary data of hardware and data recording characteristics.

			'''Detailed information about plots is available [[ Plots Explained \| here ]]'''

	When you click a meteor track, its data displays in the lower data window. Ultimately, all results are combined into a single compressed archive that automatically uploads each morning to the central server.		When you click a meteor track, its data displays in the lower data window. Ultimately, all results are combined into a single compressed archive that automatically uploads each morning to the central server.