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Shelyak TimeBox II (PF0081)
The TimeBox II is an accessory that synchronizes your PC’s clock with GPS time (UTC). It was originally designed for the precise timing of astronomical events, particularly stellar occultations.
Beyond this application, it can be used with any instrumentation that requires an absolute time reference.
The TimeBox II is a device designed to synchronize the time on a PC or server with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). TimeBox has been designed primarily for the precise dating of astronomical phenomena, but it can also be used for other applications requiring precise dating with an absolute time reference (UTC). Version II is much less expensive than the first version, and features easy-to-use software that constantly readjusts the time on your PC. (see video tutorial: https://youtu.be/iqBCV0uHAFw)
The dating of astronomical occultations and other astronomical phenomena must be carried out in relation to an absolute time scale in order to extract and compare records made by different observers around the world. The time scale chosen is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is the main time standard regulating clocks and time (McCarthy et al. 2009). Stellar occultation is a tried-and-tested method used to determine the size, shape and position of asteroids, as well as their topology and satellite orbits (Trahan et al. 2014).
The TimeBox II is designed to enable accurate dating of astronomical phenomena. The TimeBox II retrieves UTC time from GPS satellites and feeds it into the computer to synchronize its clock. (± 2 milliseconds UTC).
A 3D printing bracket is available to fix the TImeBox II to any surface. Download the stl file and the documentation.
To find out more about occultations with the TimeBox, read this article
Case dimensions: L 70 mm x W 40 mm x H 18 mm
Weight: 60 g (excluding cables)
Power supply via USB cable (+5V, 100 mA)
Accuracy: +/- 2 ms
Supplied with :
Shelyak 1-Year Warranty
