Session Calendar¶
The Session Calendar provides a visual overview of your past and planned imaging sessions.
Accessing the Calendar¶
The Session Calendar is accessible from:
- Dashboard: Quick calendar widget
- Images: Full calendar view in the gallery section
Calendar View¶
Monthly View¶
The default view shows a monthly calendar with:
- Session Indicators: Dots or icons on nights with imaging activity
- Moon Phase: Small moon phase icon for each night
- Weather Icons: Quick weather reference (if available)
- Tonight Highlight: Current date emphasized
Date Selection¶
Click any date to:
- View sessions from that night
- See astronomical conditions
- Access captured images
- Create a new planned session
Session Information¶
Past Sessions¶
For dates with imaging activity, view:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Start/End Time | When imaging began and ended |
| Duration | Total imaging time |
| Targets | Objects imaged that night |
| Frames | Total exposures captured |
| Conditions | Weather, seeing, transparency |
Session Timeline¶
A timeline view shows:
- When each target was imaged
- Filter changes throughout the night
- Breaks and interruptions
- Equipment events (focus runs, meridian flips)
Quick Stats¶
Summary statistics for the session:
- Total integration time
- Average FWHM (if measured)
- Temperature range
- Autofocus frequency
Planning View¶
Upcoming Nights¶
The calendar shows planned sessions:
- Scheduled Targets: What you plan to image
- Moon Phase: Planning around moon
- Darkness Hours: Available imaging time
- Weather Forecast: If integrated
Best Nights¶
The calendar can highlight optimal nights:
- New moon periods
- Long darkness hours
- Clear weather forecasts
Session Details Page¶
Click a session to open the full details page:
Overview¶
- Date and time summary
- Quick statistics
- Thumbnail grid of captured images
Timeline¶
Interactive timeline showing:
- Target sequences
- Individual exposures
- Equipment events
- Autofocus runs
- Weather changes
Images¶
Grid of all images from the session:
- Filter by target or filter
- Sort by time or quality
- Quick access to image details
Night Report¶
Link to the full Night Report with:
- Detailed statistics
- Equipment performance
- Weather history
- Session notes
Multi-Session Tracking¶
Project Progress¶
Track progress across multiple sessions:
- Total frames toward a target
- Cumulative integration time
- Completion percentage
- Remaining estimate
Session Comparison¶
Compare sessions:
- FWHM trends across nights
- Temperature correlation
- Productivity metrics
Tips¶
Moon Planning
Use the moon phase indicators to plan broadband vs. narrowband nights.
Session Notes
Add notes to sessions for future reference (equipment changes, issues, observations).
Progress Tracking
Review the calendar monthly to track your imaging activity and identify patterns.
Weather Logging
If you note weather conditions, you can correlate image quality with conditions over time.