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Scouting Context: Supports astronomy, space exploration, and navigation merit badges while teaching celestial navigation and star identification.

Project Overview: Portable star-tracking system that helps scouts identify constellations and celestial objects during overnight campouts.

Components:

  • ESP32
  • MPU-6050 (for orientation detection)
  • Servo Motors (for pointing mechanism)
  • OLED Display
  • GPS Module (for location awareness)
  • Photo Resistors (for light pollution measurement)

Features:

  • Helps locate major constellations based on time and position
  • Measures light pollution at different campsites
  • Creates star charts specific to campout locations
  • Tracks visible planets and meteor showers
  • Assists with celestial navigation exercises

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