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Astronomy software Meridian launches in BETA
Monday, February 23, 2026 by Richard Harris
Meridian is a new native macOS app from Andrew Burwell, that scans your FITS and XISF archive and organizes it into a searchable, visual catalog of your imaging history. After more than ten years of deep sky imaging, the app's creator found that his archive spanned many drives and folder sche...
OpenAstro AlpacaBridge launches and why it matters
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Richard Harris
After spending decades in the field setting up mounts in the dark, chasing cables across frozen ground, and trying to make mismatched software talk to hardware it barely understands, I have learned to pay attention when someone tries to solve a real problem instead of adding another layer of noise. ...
ASCOM Platform 7.1 released
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The ASCOM Platform 7.1 update is another big step forward for backyard astronomers and observatory users alike. It offers smoother performance, wider compatibility with different gear, and better communication between your telescope, camera, and dome. As the platform continues its march toward bette...
Altair 462M2 mono guide astronomy camera
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
If you’ve spent more than a few nights trying to pull sharp exposures out of a shaky guiding setup, you’ll know it doesn’t take much atmospheric wobble or poor star signal to throw off your whole session. The Altair 462M2 Mono Guide Camera takes a practical approach to solving thos...