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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...
Capturing the Milky Way using the Dwarf 3 Smart telescope
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
Ah, the Milky Way. That quiet band of light stretching across the summer sky has been there longer than anyone can remember, yet every year it pulls our eyes upward like it is brand new. It is the one thing in the warm night sky that can make a person stop in their tracks, hold up a phone, and try t...
Hopper e-finder push to solution
Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Hopper e-finder is a lightweight, high-performance push-to navigation device designed for amateur astronomers looking to maximize efficiency during observing sessions. At just 80 grams, the Hopper attaches directly to your telescope via a standard Synta/Vixen-style finder dovetail and integrates...
All Sky Map
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Sky charts have always been a cornerstone of amateur and professional astronomy. From books like Turn Left at Orion to iconic maps by Wil Tirion, they provide orientation and inspiration under the stars. Continuing in that tradition but innovating for real-world usability, Steve Berardi has released...