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Remote Control Overview

The Remote Control section of AstroManager allows you to monitor and manage your imaging equipment from anywhere with an internet connection.

Accessing Remote Control

Navigate to "Remote Control" from the main menu. This is also labeled as "Scheduler" in some views, as it combines scheduling and monitoring functionality.

Remote Control Features

Live Equipment Status

See real-time status of all connected equipment:

  • Mount: Position, tracking status, pier side
  • Camera: Temperature, cooling status, current exposure
  • Focuser: Position, temperature
  • Filter Wheel: Current filter
  • Rotator: Position angle
  • Guider: Status, error rates
  • Weather: Conditions (if station connected)

Session Monitoring

Track your current imaging session:

  • Current target being imaged
  • Exposure countdown
  • Frames captured vs. planned
  • Session timeline

Image Preview

View captured images:

  • Thumbnail preview of recent captures
  • Basic stretch for visibility
  • Quick quality assessment

Connection Status

Plugin Connection

The Remote Control relies on the N.I.N.A. plugin being connected:

Status Meaning
🟢 Connected Plugin active and syncing
🟡 Partial Some data syncing
🔴 Disconnected Plugin not connected

Last Update

Shows when data was last received:

  • Real-time: Updates every few seconds
  • Stale: Data may be outdated
  • Offline: No recent updates

Interface Layout

Equipment Panel

Left side shows equipment cards:

  • One card per equipment type
  • Quick status indicators
  • Expand for details

Session Panel

Center shows current session:

  • Target information
  • Progress tracking
  • Timeline visualization

Quick Actions

Right side provides actions:

  • Pause/Resume scheduling
  • Skip current target
  • Force re-sync

Mobile Access

The Remote Control is fully responsive:

  • Access from phone or tablet
  • Reduced layout for small screens
  • Key information prioritized
  • Touch-friendly controls