# Optical Open-Source Telescopes This Tracking Telescope Was Made Using a Raspberry Pi Computer By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-telescope References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/piscope-raspberry-pi-optical-tracking-telescope-29-04-2016/) & [blog.adafruit](https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/04/29/optical-tracking-telescope-piscope-piday-raspberrypi-raspberry_pi/) This Raspberry Pi Optical Tracking Telescope is a wonderfully innovative and exceptionally high-tech new telescope, developed by Toby Kurien, that was constructed together by making use of a [miniature Raspberry Pi personal computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-pi-6) in addition to a variety of 3D printed parts. Called the PiScope, this particular tracking telescope is the result of an [open source project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reachy-mini) that is designed to make it easier than ever to carry out [basic astro-photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizta-smart-and-portable-telescope) by making use of open source computing and 3D printing. The tracking telescope doesn't just feature intelligent coding however, as it is also distinctive for exceptional woodwork and design, not to mention electronics work. Ultimately, this tracking telescope goes to show the utility of open source coding and computing to create affordable yet extremely well functional technological devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open Source Coding:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lies in creating affordable yet functional technological devices through open source coding. - **Astro-photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exists in developing technologies that simplify and enhance basic astro-photography. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in using 3D printing to create customized and intricate parts for technological devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telescope Manufacturing:** The telescope manufacturing industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of incorporating open source coding and 3D printing in their products. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can leverage open source coding and Raspberry Pi computers to create innovative and cost-effective devices. - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by combining open source coding and 3D printing in device construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Personal Observatory Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaonis-hyperia.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-ii-portable-smart-telescope.md) - [Intelligent 4K Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30-pro.md) - [App-Controlled Smart Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evscope-equinox-2.md) - [Automated Micro-Sized Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-mini.md) - [Smart Astrophotography Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30.md) - [Intelligent Connected Telescope Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decouvir-telescope.md) - [AI-Powered Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-tw2.md) - [Smartphone-Powered Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaonis-hestia.md)