Embedded controller-based rotation angle control of circular rack and pinion telescope dome at Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi

Jamali, Atiq Fajar (2021) Embedded controller-based rotation angle control of circular rack and pinion telescope dome at Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The Observatory is a place where the creation and secrets of the universe can be observed and explored. In Islamic society, observatories are among the most important established institutions focused on the growth and advancement of Islamic astronomy or falak. The upcoming Hari Raya Puasa for the Muslims in Malaysia is to be on 13 May. This celebration among all Malaysian citizen is extremely awaited. There are about 29 locations for new moon observation in Malaysia. One of them is Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi, Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara. The observatory is located in Alor Gajah district and under the supervision of Jabatan Mufti Negeri Melaka. Although the telescope system is there, the observatory does not function regularly due to obsolete and errors in the system. This research will study the previous scholar in order to aid in understanding the development of a dome control system using embedded controller. The development of such system can provide appropriate analysis for research using the telescope. There are three main objectives of this study which is to design a new controller for the dome telescope system, to control the dome using the manual button that was already being used in the current system and to ensure the controller is able to receive command from the user interface software to perform the desired task given. In this project, all of the objectives are successfully achieved and the controller is able to control the dome telescope system. But due to Covid-19 circumstances, the project is performed on prototype dome telescope system. Nevertheless, the function is works and it is able to be controlled to the desired movement.

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