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StellarMate OS 2.2.0 launches with other updates
Sunday, June 7, 2026 by Richard Harris
Ikarus Technologies announces the availability of StellarMate OS 2.2.0 alongside a set of companion updates that streamline imaging, expand hardware compatibility, and strengthen community features. This release brings KStars 3.8.3, INDI 2.2.2, native support for Seestar and Alpaca devices, and enha...
The smallest dobsonian telescope you will ever see Pico Dobsonian
Friday, May 22, 2026 by Richard Harris
A 3 inch telescope is not going to replace anyone’s serious observing rig, and honestly, that is what makes the Pico Dobsonian interesting. It feels less like a “real” telescope in the traditional sense and more like a wonderfully nerdy experiment in how small and simple astronomy ...
iPhone plate solving app AstroHelm launches
Monday, May 11, 2026 by Austin Harris
Astronomical plate solving is a process used in astrophotography and telescope control to determine exactly where a telescope or camera is pointed in the night sky. Traditionally, this requires specialized software that takes an image from an astronomy camera, analyzes the pattern of stars in tha...
Why the iOptron iEQ30 Pro still matters for exoplanet transit work
Friday, April 17, 2026 by Trey Abbe
The interesting thing about this hobby is how often the line between amateur and professional work gets blurred. Not in a marketing sense, but in a very real, practical way. There are projects out there today doing legitimate science with gear that many of us either own or have seriously considered ...