PixelSkiesAstro Software
PSA Capture
Astrophotography acquisition and observatory automation, built around real nights under the stars.
Plan targets, connect equipment, autofocus, plate solve, capture, calibrate and respond to changing conditions from one focused Windows application.
Everything needed for an automated imaging night
PSA Capture is designed as a practical Windows observatory-control application. It combines acquisition, planning, autofocus, calibration, and safety-aware automation in one consistent workflow.
Cockpit
Live observatory overview with readiness, target status, guiding, focus, telemetry and active sequence information.
Targets & Framing
Plan targets, load object data, frame sensor coverage, define mosaics and prepare imaging layouts before capture.
Scheduler & Sequencer
Build practical night workflows for connection, cooling, slewing, autofocus, guiding, capture and safe shutdown.
Autofocus
Field focus tools, V-curve calibration, autofocus strategies and focus maintenance designed for real imaging sessions.
Calibration Studio
Create and organise flats, dark flats, darks and bias frames with reusable calibration planning tools.
Viewer
Inspect captures, review image information and monitor results as the session progresses.
Dual Rig
Support advanced setups where a second imaging rig works alongside the main observatory workflow.
Remote Rig
Bridge remote equipment workflows with agent-based operation for more complex hosted or distributed setups.
Built around the way a real night actually runs
PSA Capture is structured around the actual sequence of a practical unattended imaging session, from preparation through to safe shutdown.
Prepare
Load targets, configure the plan, confirm equipment, and verify readiness before the session begins.
Connect & Cool
Connect the mount, camera, focuser and other hardware, then bring the system into an imaging-ready state.
Capture
Slew, plate solve, autofocus, guide and capture while monitoring conditions and observatory status.
Recover & Shut Down
Respond to interruptions, recover when possible and close the night safely when imaging is complete or conditions change.
Built for Windows observatory PCs
PSA Capture currently runs as a Windows-based application and is designed for real equipment control workflows.
Designed for practical hardware integration
Connect cameras, mounts, focusers, safety monitors, flat panels and supporting software through a consistent setup approach.
Developed through real-world use
PSA Capture is being actively refined through testing and real remote observatory operation at PixelSkiesAstro.
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