Astrolab turns your telescope into a remote control telescope.
You can build it yourself for less than $100, or buy it for $150.
We're also building AstroSwarm, a distributed observatory that anybody with a telescope can join. Each telescope that joins the network becomes a source of information for the rest of the network, making new kinds of astronomical observations possible.
We designed the Astrolab to be fully compatible with AstroSwarm, but not dependent on it. So you can get started today, knowing a world of new possibility awaits you tomorrow.
See What Astrolab Does TodayUse your telescope from the comfort of your living room — or your friend's living room.
Use proven astro software like PHD2 and OpenSkyImager, right in your web browser!
Just plug it in. There are no ports to forward, IPs to remember, or DNS to setup.
The hardware and software are open source, so tinker away & share your improvements!
Always run the latest software.
No disassembly required.
No need for a fancy new telescope. Astrolab works with any servo-controlled mount.
Record celestial phonomena requiring geographic and hardware diversity.
Virtually lend and borrow hardware for a new
viewing experience.
Broadcast your telescope feed and share it with the world.
See what other astronomers
are watching and what
they need help with.
You can build an Astrolab for less than $100.
Purchase an Astrolab for $150. Ships Dec '18.
If you're skilled in electrical, mechanical, or software engineering, we'd love your help.
If you're an astronomer, we'd be delighted if you'd take our survey.
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