Astro-COLIBRI v2.20.0 Release

We are excited to announce Astro-COLIBRI v2.20.0, which introduces several brand-new features, a cleaner interface, and important performance and usability improvements. This update is based on the feedback we’ve received from the community and is aimed at making your experience smoother and more flexible. 1. New Search Button 🔎 A prominent search button has been added to the top navigation bar of the web interface. You can now quickly locate specific transients or catalog sources. T...

Introducing Astro-COLIBRI v2.18.0: Smart Home Alerts, New Catalogs, and More!

Astro-COLIBRI v2.18.0 is Here! We’re excited to announce the release of Astro-COLIBRI v2.18.0, bringing several new features, additional catalogs, and significant improvements to enhance your multi-messenger astronomy experience! ✨ What’s New in v2.18.0: 🏠 Smart Home Integration💡: Astro-COLIBRI can now connect to your smart home devices to provide visual alerts for incoming notifications, making it easier to stay up to date in real time. A full description and setup guid...

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Astro-COLIBRI Version 2.14.0 Released!

Dear Astro-COLIBRI users, We are excited to announce the release of Astro-COLIBRI Version 2.14.0 as of July 1, 2024. This update brings several significant improvements and new features to enhance your experience and capabilities on our platform. Below is a summary of what’s new and improved in this version: New Features: 🌟 Regular Event Updates from TNS: Changes to the information registered on the official IAU “Transient Name Server” (TNS) are now incorporated on a regular basis into...

Introducing Astro-COLIBRI Version 2.12.0

We are excited to announce a new update (v2.12.2) that is now live across our platform! This release brings several new features and improvements that are directly inspired by your feedback and the dynamic needs of the astronomical community. Here’s what’s new in the latest version: Alerts Stream for Special Targets: Don’t miss out on observing rare astronomical events! We’ve added a new alert stream for special targets, such as the anticipated 2024 explosion of T CrB and other significant oc...

SN 2024ggi: a fast rising, nearby supernova

A very fast rising type-II supernova in a nearby galaxy (NGC 3621, only 7 Mpc away) has been detected on 2024-04-11. Observers and astrophotographers in the Southern hemisphere will have a great chance to follow this exciting event! Feel free to share your observations! Details on Astro-COLIBRI: SN 2024ggi The event has been submitted to the BHTOM, RAPAS, and the Unistellar citizen science networks.

Astro-COLIBRI v2.11.0: New Features & Improvements!

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Astro-COLIBRI v2.11.0, another update that brings a host of new features and improvements to both our web interface and smartphone apps. The focus this time is on facilating the start of follow-up campaigns with the help of observatory networks like BHTOM and RAPAS. What’s New in v2.11.0? RAPAS Network Integration: We’ve added support for the RAPAS network, allowing you to submit interesting astronomical events directly from Astro-COLIBRI. Plus, we’ll...

Introducing alphaXiv

I’ve been busy all day so just have time to mention an interesting new development to do with arXiv. There is a new site called alphaXiv, which is a forum for anyone to comment line-by-line o…