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Reflect Orbital Space Mirror Approved by FCC: What It Means for Astronomy
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 by Richard Harris
There are moments when technological progress genuinely feels like progress. We develop cleaner energy, better batteries, more efficient solar panels and smarter electrical grids. Then there are moments when it feels as if we have completely gone off the rails - I feel personally, this is one of tho...

Open Astro Project Expands Alpaca Bridge Astronomy Hardware Support
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by Ben Conway
For most of us amateur astronomers, the equipment is only half the battle. The other half is getting everything to work together reliably under a dark sky when time is limited and clear nights are even more limited. Over the years we've seen countless hardware solutions come and go, each promisi...

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...

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...
