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ASCOM Platform 7.1 Update 2 Released
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 by Richard Harris
The ASCOM community announces an update to the widely adopted interoperability platform that connects astronomy software with a broad range of observatory devices. ASCOM Platform 7.1 Update 2 expands the platform’s reputation for stability and compatibility, bringing refinements that help imag...
AM7 mount from ZWO
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by Richard Harris
Oh, the joys of dragging a heavy rig outside… said no astronomer ever. For years, getting into astrophotography came with an unspoken requirement: you didn't just need patience and curiosity - you also needed to be a bit of a bodybuilder. The moment a newcomer realized that t...
MLAstro SAL-66 beefy observatory class mount announced
Monday, January 19, 2026 by Richard Harris
2026 is already off to the races with many exciting new astronomy gear announcements, so lets add another one to the pile with a bit of a shocker from MLAstro. The announcement of the new heavy weight observatory class mount is a bit of a surprise since they are only just now shipping the second bat...
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. ...