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AI-assisted OnStep customization with wireless control in LUNA update
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by Trey Abbe
A new LUNA update is giving OnStep users and observatory automation builders another reason to pay attention. OnStep is powerful because it is flexible. That is also what can make it intimidating. Anyone who has spent time working through mount settings, firmware behavior, wiring, serial commands...
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...
Astro Weather Station by Astro-Smart launches
Thursday, February 5, 2026 by Austin Harris
Astro Smart has announced the introduction of a purpose built meteorological monitor designed for backyard observers and small observatories. The product combines environmental sensing with software interfaces that support automation and remote alerting. It is intended to give astronomers continuous...
Retractable LED flat-field panel FlatMaster Neo 120 launches
Thursday, November 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
Automatic flat panels are a must for any serious imaging rig, especially for fully automated remote setups. That’s why the release of the FlatMaster Neo 120 from Pegasus Astro is worth checking out. It’s a retractable flat-field panel designed to improve calibration accuracy, featuring a...