Open Astro
The Open Astro Initiative leverages Open Source technologies to increase the effectiveness of the ZWO ASIAIR Pro & Plus devices.
Power of Open Source
The Goal of Open Astro
Simplify Astrophotography by using open source software
Leverage ZWO ASIAIR Pro & Plus Raspberry Pi hardware for less complexity
Support for all Astronomy hardware
Powering ASIAIR Devices
Open Source Standards
ALPACA
ALPCA is the future of ASCOM and will be the migration away from ASCOM and will allow users to take advantage of ASCOM from Windows, Linux, and OSX.
ASCOM
ASCOM is the general name for enabling technology based on universal connectivity between astronomy apps/programs and the devices they use.
INDI
INDI Library is an open source software to control astronomical equipment. It is based on the Instrument Neutral Distributed Interface (INDI) protocol and acts as a bridge between software clients and hardware devices.
INDIGO
INDIGO is a system of standards and frameworks for multiplatform and distributed astronomy software development designed to scale with your needs.
Operating Systems for ASIAIR Raspberry Pi’s
Open Astro 1.0
Open Astro 1.0 use INDI is a simplistic very small footprint install that allows you to leverage all your Astro Equipment using INDI, and Ekos. Leverages a 32Bit version of Raspbian 10 Buster.
Open Astro 2.0
Open Astro 2.0 is a simplistic very small footprint install that allows you to leverage all your Astro Equipment and use ALPACA, ASCOM, INDI and or INDIGO. Leverages a 64bit version of Raspbian 11 Bullseye.
INDIGO SKy
INDIGO Sky is a free Raspbian based image customized for running INDIGO easily and seamlessly on a Raspberry Pi. Leverages a 32bit and 64bit version of Raspbian 11 Bullseye.
ASTROBERRY
Astroberry is ready to use system for Raspberry Pi for controlling all your astronomy equipment using INDI. You can remotely control your telescope, focuser, camera and much more! Leverages a 32bit version of Raspbian 10 Buster.
