Live Monitoring¶
Monitor your imaging session in real-time from anywhere with AstroManager's live monitoring features.
Session Overview¶
Current Status¶
At a glance, see:
- Current Target: What's being imaged
- Current Filter: Active filter
- Exposure Progress: Countdown to completion
- Session Progress: Overall completion percentage
Session Timeline¶
Visual timeline showing:
- Targets imaged throughout the night
- Filter changes
- Breaks and interruptions
- Planned remaining schedule
Exposure Tracking¶
Current Exposure¶
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Target | Object name |
| Filter | Current filter |
| Exposure | Duration |
| Progress | Time remaining |
| Frame # | Current / Total |
Recent Exposures¶
List of recently captured frames:
- Thumbnail preview (if uploaded)
- Capture time
- Filter and exposure
- Quality indicators (if available)
Progress Tracking¶
Per-Target Progress¶
For each scheduled target:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Frames | Captured vs. Target |
| Percentage | Completion % |
| Time | Integration time |
| Filters | Progress per filter |
Session Totals¶
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Frames | All exposures tonight |
| Total Time | Integration time |
| Targets Imaged | Count of objects |
| Efficiency | Actual vs. available time |
Image Preview¶
Thumbnails¶
Recent captures shown as thumbnails:
- Auto-stretched for visibility
- Click to view larger
- Filter indicated by color border
Preview Options¶
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Auto-Refresh | Update automatically |
| Last N Images | How many to show |
| Filter | Show specific filter only |
Alerts & Notifications¶
Real-Time Alerts¶
Receive notifications for:
- ⚠️ Guiding errors exceed threshold
- ⚠️ Focus drift detected
- ⚠️ Cloud detection (if weather station)
- ⚠️ Equipment disconnection
- ✅ Target completed
- ✅ Session completed
Notification Channels¶
Configure where to receive alerts:
- In-app notifications
- Browser push notifications
- Email (for critical alerts)
Session Controls¶
Available Actions¶
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Pause | Temporarily stop scheduling |
| Resume | Continue after pause |
| Skip Target | Move to next target |
| Force Sync | Refresh all data |
Remote Control Limitations
Some actions require direct N.I.N.A. access. Remote control is primarily for monitoring, with limited intervention capability.
Connection Quality¶
Indicators¶
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Strong | Real-time updates |
| 🟡 Moderate | Slight delays |
| 🔴 Weak | Significant lag |
Data Freshness¶
- Last update timestamp shown
- Stale data highlighted
- Auto-reconnect on disconnect
Mobile Monitoring¶
Optimized for Mobile¶
- Condensed layout
- Key metrics prominent
- Swipe to navigate
- Touch-friendly controls
Battery Considerations¶
- Option to reduce update frequency
- Dark mode for OLED screens
- Minimal data usage mode
Tips¶
Set Alerts Wisely
Configure alerts for issues that need attention, not routine events.
Check Before Sleep
Review session status before going to bed if running overnight.
Trust the System
Avoid constant checking - AstroManager handles routine operations automatically.
Know When to Intervene
Some issues require local access. Know your system's limits.