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iPhone plate solving app AstroHelm launches

• Monday, May 11, 2026
• By Austin Harris

Built for practical field use, this iPhone app brings fast plate solving to the finder sta...

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Planetary Capture App for Mac Laminar 1.0 Launches

• Tuesday, April 14, 2026
• By Russ Scritchfield

A streamlined planetary Capture App Laminar 1.0 is now available. It's mad for Mac and ad...

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Turning discarded astrophotography data into discoveries with SpacePixels

• Thursday, March 26, 2026
• By Russ Scritchfield

Citizen astronomers can turn tossed out streaks and trails into real finds using a nimble ...

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Automating Astrophotography with PULSAR

• Wednesday, March 25, 2026
• By Russ Scritchfield

For astrophotographers who want results they can repeat and trust, Automating Astrophotogr...