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Notifications

Configure how AstroManager alerts you about important events and updates.

Accessing Notification Settings

Click the bell icon in the navigation menu, or go to Settings → Notifications.


Notification Types

Session Notifications

Notification Description
Session Started Imaging session began
Session Ended Imaging session completed
Target Complete Target reached goal completion
Goal Complete Specific imaging goal finished

Alert Notifications

Notification Description
Equipment Error Equipment disconnected or error
Guide Error Guiding RMS exceeded threshold
Weather Alert Unsafe conditions detected
Connection Lost Plugin connection dropped

System Notifications

Notification Description
Update Available New plugin or web version
Maintenance Scheduled maintenance notice
Account Subscription, billing updates

Notification Channels

In-App Notifications

  • Appear in the notification center (bell icon)
  • Badge count shows unread
  • Click to view and dismiss

Browser Push

Enable browser push notifications:

  1. Click "Enable Push Notifications"
  2. Allow in browser prompt
  3. Receive alerts even when tab is closed

Browser Support

Push notifications require a modern browser and HTTPS.

Email Notifications

Configure email alerts for critical events:

  1. Go to Settings → Notifications
  2. Enable email for desired events
  3. Set your notification email

Configuring Notifications

Per-Event Settings

For each notification type, choose:

Option Description
Enabled Show this notification
Push Send browser push
Email Send email alert
Sound Play notification sound

Quiet Hours

Set times when notifications are suppressed:

  1. Enable "Quiet Hours"
  2. Set start time (e.g., 08:00)
  3. Set end time (e.g., 20:00)
  4. Critical alerts still delivered

Managing Notifications

Viewing Notifications

  1. Click bell icon in navigation
  2. View list of recent notifications
  3. Click to see details

Marking as Read

  • Click individual notification to mark read
  • Click "Mark All Read" to clear all
  • Read notifications remain in history

Notification History

View past notifications:

  1. Click "View All" in notification panel
  2. Filter by type or date
  3. Search for specific notifications

Alert Thresholds

Guide Error Threshold

Set when to alert for guiding issues:

  • RMS Threshold: Arcseconds (e.g., 2.0")
  • Duration: How long before alerting (e.g., 5 min)

Focus Drift Threshold

Alert for focus issues:

  • HFR Change: Percentage increase (e.g., 20%)
  • Position Change: Steps from optimal (e.g., 50)

Tips

Essential Alerts

Enable push/email for: Equipment Error, Weather Alert, Connection Lost.

Avoid Alert Fatigue

Be selective about what generates alerts.

Quiet Hours

Set quiet hours during daytime to avoid unnecessary notifications.

Check Regularly

Review notification history to ensure you're not missing important events.