Skywarden now tracks the sun.
This update adds the sun as a tracked object - path across the sky, interaction with your horizon profile, and golden hour timing. Eclipses are marked in the planning calendar too and you see their full progression.
With the August 12 total solar eclipse over Europe, the timing felt right.
Details: https://adfr.io/thoughts/20260606_skywarden_now_tracks_the_sun
App: https://skywarden.app
#skywarden #astrophotography #astrodon #eclipse #solareclipse #goldenHour
Skywarden got a significant update last night - refreshed UI design, equipment profiles, and a fix for a nasty bug that suppressed all recommendations during summer nights at high latitudes, when astronomical darkness is never reached.
More on the project page: https://adfr.io/projects/skywarden
Or try it directly: https://skywarden.app
#Skywarden #Astrophotography #AstroPlanning #NightSky #PWA #IndieApp
Skywarden just got a framing assistant. Open any object, get a rotatable, draggable FOV overlay on a real sky survey image - sized to your exact optics and sensor.
Auto-rotates to best fit the object into your frame. For larger targets, it calculates the mosaic tile grid too.
Try it: https://skywarden.app
Changelog: https://adfr.io/projects/skywarden
#astrodon #astrophotography #astrophotographer #astronomy #indieDev #skywarden
Skywarden and Theo are free and will stay that way.
I've been thinking about how to keep them sustainable - and ruled out ads, paywalls, and subscription models one by one. Instead, both apps will show a small, dismissible message asking for support. No restrictions, no difference between users.
The full reasoning: https://adfr.io/thoughts/20260316_no_ads_no_paywall_just_a_request
#Skywarden #Astrophotography #IndieDev #OpenWeb #astrodon #astrophotography
Astro Planner has evolved into Skywarden! 🎉
I've poured countless hours into this project, and I'm thrilled to share the massive update.
Now featuring:
- Real-time weather integration (incl. rain/snow/wind warnings)
- Year-long planning mode with calendar exports
- Smart telescope presets (Seestar, Vespera, etc.)
- Object search for 7k+ DSOs
Guard your clear nights! Learn more: https://adfr.io/thoughts/20260206_meet_skywarden
My astrophotography planning tool is growing up. Rebranding from Astro Planner to Skywarden, the app now features deep weather integration with safety alerts, a year-ahead planning mode with calendar exports, and dedicated presets for smart telescopes. Stop guessing what to shoot and start guarding your clear skies.
MBDA Unveils Unique Anti-Drone Concept
https://www.defensemirror.com/news/37343/MBDA_Unveils_Unique_Anti_Drone_Concept
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#SkyWarden
#CUAS
#FarnboroughAirshow2024
#DroneHunter
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#AntiDroneTechnology
#ArtificialIntelligence
#Mistral3Missiles
#ModularDefenseSystem
Frank Adler
AdvancedWarfareTech
Worlddefensereport