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Using Claude to Control A Telescope Via ESP32
Friday, April 24, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
A new firmware called LUNA is now available, bringing natural language telescope control to affordable ESP32 boards. LUNA serves as a bridge between Claude AI and a wide range of astronomy mounts and software, using the Model Context Protocol to exchange structured commands and data. The result is a...
Tabletop telescope comparisions and options
Monday, August 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
Astronomy doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. Gone are the days when owning a telescope meant breaking the bank. Enter the era of tabletop telescopes – compact, affordable, and incredibly capable devices that bring the cosmos closer to everyone. These pint-sized powerhouses are perfect ...
Proxisky unveils the all-new UMi 20S and UMi 17S mounts
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 by Richard Harris
Proxisky has introduced two new mounts, the UMi 20S and UMi 17S, expanding their range of strain wave gear equatorial mounts. The UMi 20S is designed for heavy-duty use, featuring a dual servo motor system for both RA and Dec axes, with a type-20 strain wave gear offering a 120:1 reduction ratio....