Updates & releases
Software releases, firmware updates, and product announcements. We ship updates regularly — this is where they all land.
The Lanternfish sky sensor transitions from early bird pricing to its regular retail price. Available now from all Lunatico shops. See the Lanternfish page for full details and specifications.
New version of the SOLO CloudWatcher software with several notable changes. See the SOLO page for the full changelog and download.
The Lanternfish goes on sale at an introductory early bird price. The most comprehensive sky quality and atmospheric sensor in the Lunatico range: cloud, rain, sky temperature, ambient conditions and more. See the Lanternfish page.
New unified DragonFly software published. Important change: macro execution now requires relay access to be configured. Review your setup before updating.
New tool released for both CloudWatcher and pocketCW2 to help calibrate and optimise K-factor readings for your local sky conditions.
The Starling shared observatory controller officially launches. Designed for multi-user observatories where members share control in real time, with full CloudWatcher and DragonFly integration. See the Starling page.
Lunaticoastro's most versatile sky quality monitor, offering comprehensive readings, was introduced to the public at the Northeast Astronomy Forum 2025.
Major redesign of the CloudWatcher software and downloads page, making it easier to find the right driver and firmware version for your device.
New software versions published for CloudWatcher, pocketCW2 and SOLO, together with a new ASCOM observing conditions and safety monitor driver for pocketCW2.
New desktop application for pocketCW2 enabling full configuration of K-factor, safety limits, and wind settings directly from Windows.
New data display software released for CloudWatcher and pocketCW2, improving how sensor readings and historical data are presented.
Update addressing compatibility issues with the N.I.N.A. beta release, ensuring DragonFly works correctly with the latest version of the imaging software.
Beaver dome controller software and ASCOM driver updated to version 1.2 with stability improvements and bug fixes.
New relay-focused Caterpillar variant released, designed for retrofitting existing mechanical systems with relay-based control without replacing the full motor driver.
DragonFly macros now support mount parking and humidifier control. A comprehensive manual covering all macro functionality has been published alongside the update.
SOLO now supports custom timezone selection and UTC offsets, making it straightforward to deploy in any region without time-logging issues.
pocketCW2, the compact cloud and sky quality monitor, officially launched. Simultaneously, the CloudWatcher firmware gains the ability to measure sky quality (SQM) directly.
The Lanternfish sky sensor transitions from early bird pricing to its regular retail price. Available now from all Lunatico shops. See the Lanternfish page for full details and specifications.
A series of video tutorials covering setup, configuration and use of the SOLO CloudWatcher published on the Lunaticoastro YouTube channel.
DragonFly can now send emergency-priority Pushover notifications, ensuring critical alerts — such as roof failures or weather events — cut through even Do Not Disturb settings on your phone.
Updated PCB released for the CloudWatcher, bringing hardware improvements to sensor reliability and long-term stability.
Display software updated with improved handling and visualisation of atmospheric pressure and relative humidity sensor data.
Major update to DragonFly software and firmware covering stability improvements, new features and driver updates across the full product line.
CloudWatcher gains an improved relative humidity and atmospheric pressure sensor, adding more environmental data for safety decisions.
Lunaticoastro and NexDome Observatories announce a partnership to develop the Beaver dome controller, bringing Lunaticoastro's automation expertise to the NexDome ecosystem.
