AstroTelescope Changelog

What's new in AstroTelescope 4.14

Mar 17, 2024
  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.277.

New in AstroTelescope 4.13 (Feb 8, 2024)

  • Rotator control moved from imager window to mount window,
  • WandererBox Plus/Pro V3 powerbox drivers added,
  • WandererAstro WandererCover V4-EC driver added,
  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.268.

New in AstroTelescope 4.12 (Dec 7, 2023)

  • new Celestron firmware support added to NexStar driver,
  • bugfixes related to OnStep dialect in LX200 driver,
  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.258.

New in AstroTelescope 4.11 (Sep 12, 2023)

  • INDIGO updated to version 2.0-244

New in AstroTelescope 4.10 (Jun 10, 2023)

  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.240.

New in AstroTelescope 4.9 (May 4, 2023)

  • INDIGO updated to 2.0-234.

New in AstroTelescope 4.8 (May 2, 2023)

  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.232,
  • New log format.

New in AstroTelescope 4.7 (Mar 8, 2023)

  • INDIGO framework updated to version 2.0.224.
  • PegasusAstro NYX-101 support added to LX200 driver.
  • StarGO2 support added to LX200 driver.

New in AstroTelescope 4.6 (Oct 16, 2022)

  • INDIGO framework updated to version 2.0_198.
  • Vixen Starbook Ten driver added.
  • ZWO AM5 mount driver added.
  • Many bug fixes, optimisations and GUI improvements.

New in AstroTelescope 4.5 (May 10, 2022)

  • INDIGO framework updated to version 2.0_177.
  • Various bugfixes.

New in AstroTelescope 4.4 (Apr 23, 2022)

  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.176.

New in AstroTelescope 4.3 (Apr 5, 2022)

  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.172.
  • PCM8 firmware v2 compatibility fixes.
  • iOptron guiding fixed.
  • Zoom in/out fixed.
  • 10microns compatibility fixed.
  • Meade LX200 Classic compatibility fixed.
  • Epoch is configurable on LX200 servers and set to JNow by default.

New in AstroTelescope 4.2 (Nov 22, 2021)

  • Control panel property sorting fixed.

New in AstroTelescope 4.1 (Nov 15, 2021)

  • INDIGO framework version 2.0.164.
  • ASTROMECHANICS PLM aux driver added.
  • Beaver dome driver added.
  • Geoptik flat driver added.
  • JNow/J2k issue fixed for solar system objects.

New in AstroTelescope 4.0 (Jun 11, 2021)

  • AstroTelescope can now control both embedded and remote mount and aux agents (e.g. on INDIGO Sky).
  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.150.
  • Graphical user interface is updated for Big Sur.
  • Native Apple Silicon M1 support.

New in AstroTelescope 3.16 (Mar 3, 2021)

  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.144.
  • Interactive Astronomy SkyRoof and SkyAlert drivers added.

New in AstroTelescope 3.15 (Dec 9, 2020)

  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0_136,
  • Application integration bug fixed,
  • RainbowAstro mount driver added,
  • NexStarAUX mount driver added.

New in AstroTelescope 3.14 (Aug 4, 2020)

  • INDIGO updated to 2.0-124

New in AstroTelescope 3.13 (Apr 1, 2020)

  • INDIGO updated to version 2.0-118

New in AstroTelescope 3.12 (Jan 28, 2020)

  • Unihedron SQM sky quality meter driver added,
  • PegasusAstro Pocket Powerbox driver added,
  • Artesky flatbox driver added,
  • Pegasus Astro FlatMaster driver added,
  • USB devpoint driver added,
  • NexDome driver added,
  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.112.

New in AstroTelescope 3.11 (May 14, 2019)

  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.88.

New in AstroTelescope 3.10 (May 7, 2019)

  • Keyboard control in manual control panel,
  • Southern hemisphere support in polar alignment panel,
  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.87.

New in AstroTelescope 3.9 (Apr 7, 2019)

  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.85.
  • New embedded control panel included.
  • New star map component used.
  • SynScan (EQDir) driver added.

New in AstroTelescope 3.8 (Dec 10, 2018)

  • INDIGO updated to 2.0.76

New in AstroTelescope 3.6 (Nov 18, 2018)

  • INDIGO framework updated to 2.0.75,
  • Auxiliary device panel added,
  • PegasusAstro Ultimate Powerbox driver added,
  • Mojave dark appearance cleanup.

New in AstroTelescope 3.5 (Oct 17, 2018)

  • Application migrated to INDIGO driver stack version 2.0.74.
  • INDIGO joystick and GPS support added.
  • Mojave dark appearance support added.

New in AstroTelescope 1.13 Build 102 (Mar 23, 2017)

  • Many bug fixes
  • Automatic INDIGO servers lookup

New in AstroTelescope 1.12 Build 98 (Dec 19, 2016)

  • INDI drivers in all applications do support lookup of INDIGO servers.

New in AstroTelescope 1.11 Build 95 (Dec 6, 2016)

  • Compatible with macOS Sierra.
  • HA tracking limit option added.
  • Polaris clock position value in Polar alignment helper panel added.
  • French translation of Getting Started is added

New in AstroTelescope 1.10 Build 78 (Sep 11, 2016)

  • A very basic INDI dome control is added (if enabled, dome is synced to controlled telescope) and many bug fixes.

New in AstroTelescope 1.9 Build 71 (Jun 7, 2016)

  • AstroTelescope can optionally run LX200 server to allow remote control from applications like SkySafari and similar.

New in AstroTelescope 1.8 Build 67 (May 12, 2016)

  • Now you can purchase AstroTelescope directly from CloudMakers (PayPal payment) and register the application purchased in App Store to allow faster updates and more flexible installation options.

New in AstroTelescope 1.7 Build 65 (May 1, 2016)

  • Added “simple LX protocol mode” to support mounts not fully compatible with Meade controllers or EQMac.
  • Map can be controlled with notebook trackpad gestures (zoom and rotation) and can be flipped in both axes.
  • RA/Dec axes, North/South and East/West directions can be switched for manual and joystick control.
  • Tracking speed is selected automatically for slewing target (lunar for moon, solar for sun, sidereal for everything else).
  • Added polar alignment helper panel with polar scope reticle, local mean sidereal time and polar angle values.

New in AstroTelescope 1.6 Build 45 (Jan 28, 2016)

  • AstroTelescope now supports joystick for manual telescope control.

New in AstroTelescope 1.6 Build 40 Beta 2 (Jan 5, 2016)

  • Supports joystick for manual telescope control.

New in AstroTelescope 1.5 Build 34 (Dec 10, 2015)

  • AstroTelescope communicates with AstroGuider application (stops calibration or guiding automatically).

New in AstroTelescope 1.4 Build 22 (Nov 16, 2015)

  • Updated to OS X El Capitan SDK
  • Bug fixes