Customised Dark Mode Desktop on Raspberry Pi 5
If you’ve recently powered on your new Raspberry Pi 5 running Bookworm, you may have noticed that the default desktop […]
Installing the QHYCCD PoleMaster on a Raspberry Pi 5
The QHYCCD PoleMaster is a popular polar alignment tool for astronomers, offering precise and quick alignment of an equatorial mount
Try the Beginner’s Astrophotography Quiz
Just starting out in astrophotography? Try our short quiz to see just what you know already!
File Sharing on a Raspberry Pi 5 in a Windows Network
Astrophotography generates large files such as RAW and FITS images, SER videos, and processed data. If you’re using a Raspberry
Using Bluetooth Serial Ports on a Raspberry Pi 5
Astrophotography requires a seamless connection between your equipment—like mounts, cameras, and focusers—and the computer controlling them. For those using a
Install and Use XRDP on a Raspberry Pi 5
If you’re looking to remotely access your Raspberry Pi 5 using a graphical desktop environment, XRDP is one of the
Routing KStars Notifications to Pushover
Following on from our post Routing KStars Notifications to GNS, we thought it would be useful to use the same
USB naming for INDI with Udev on Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a powerful tool for amateur astronomers, offering the capability to connect and control astronomy devices.
A Guide to Imaging the Triangulum Galaxy
Capturing deep-sky objects like galaxies can be one of the most rewarding aspects of astrophotography. The Triangulum Galaxy (M33) stands
Routing KStars Notifications to GNS
Lunatico’s Good Night System (GNS) is a great way to be alerted whenever an automated imaging session fails. It gives
My Top Ten Favourite Astrophotography Websites
Astrophotography is a challenging hobby that requires careful planning, observation, processing, and a lot of patience. Fortunately, there are many
GNU Astronomy Utilities on a Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi 5, with its improved processing power and memory, is a fantastic platform for a variety of scientific
Installing GraXpert on Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi 5, with its improved processing power and capabilities, is a fantastic tool for hobbyists and enthusiasts who
Guide to Plate Solving Astronomical Images
Plate solving is a powerful technique in astrophotography that allows you to determine the exact coordinates of stars and celestial
Using Calibration Frames in Astrophotography
Astrophotography is all about taking pictures of objects in space. It mixes technical skill with creativity. To get clear photos
The Messier Catalogue: A List of the Most Famous Deep-Sky Objects
The Messier Catalogue, compiled by the French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century, is a list of 110 astronomical
Time Lapse Astrophotography with gPhoto2 on Raspberry Pi 5
Astrophotography offers a window into the beauty of the night sky, capturing celestial events and the motion of stars over
Installing Astropy on Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a powerful and affordable mini-computer that offers an excellent platform for a wide range of