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ASCOM Platform 7.1 Update 2 Released
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 by Richard Harris
The ASCOM community announces an update to the widely adopted interoperability platform that connects astronomy software with a broad range of observatory devices. ASCOM Platform 7.1 Update 2 expands the platform’s reputation for stability and compatibility, bringing refinements that help imag...
Collimate your scope with an Aline iPhone iPad method
Friday, November 21, 2025 by Richard Harris
That dirty little word we all love to hate - collimation. I’ve met plenty of astronomers who never truly learn to collimate their scopes, choosing instead to live with the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) artifacts of misaligned optics. Yet collimation remains one of the most critical step...
DIY observatory build
Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Building a backyard observatory from scratch is an ambitious yet deeply rewarding project for any dedicated stargazer. It begins with a spark, an irresistible pull to the sky and a desire to make observing the stars, planets, and nebulae a regular part of life, not a hassle. The difference between s...
SharpCap astrophotography tutorial
Saturday, April 26, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
SharpCap is a powerful and widely used image capture application tailored specifically for astrophotography. Designed to work with a broad range of astronomy cameras, including CMOS and CCD models, it provides users with real-time control over camera settings, live image previews, and advanced captu...