From forecast to first frameMake the most
Make the most
of a clear night.
Check the sky, choose a target and prepare your framing. Your tools share the same observing workflow, with the detail there when you need it.
Cloud map
Follow the forecast hour by hour, compare saved sites and find a usable dark window.
Open tool →Night planner
Find northern targets, compare altitude and observing windows, then prepare a diary plan.
Open tool →Sky map & framing
Explore stars and deep-sky objects, frame your rig, build mosaics and preview ISS passes.
Open tool →Target field notes
Browse member captures and practical notes for the objects you want to observe.
Open tool →Meteor Watch
Browse the latest UK Meteor Network captures, with source links and timestamps.
Open tool →Live sky views
Check member broadcasts and all-sky captures before you set up.
Open tool →Understand your image
Manage my gallery →Plate solve your captures
Find the coordinates, field of view and rotation of an image you uploaded.