I have focused this update on better long-term planning tools and improving data accuracy. New Stuff The Yearly Heatmap I have added a new “Waterfall Heatmap” visualization to help you assess target visibility over the next 12 months. Integrated Filtering To make the heatmap easier to read, I have integrated the “Saved Views” functionality directly into the visualization. You can now apply your […]
Release Date: November 22, 2025 This release includes some critical bug fixes for version 4.1.0: Nova DSO Tracker v4.1.0 Release Date: November 21, 2025 This release represents a major overhaul of the Journal system. Nova now supports full Project Management, allowing you to group multiple sessions into a single project (e.g., “Mosaic of M31” or “HaOIII data for Helix”). We
Release Date: November 21, 2025 Highlights This release represents a major overhaul of the Journal system. Nova now supports full Project Management, allowing you to group multiple sessions into a single project (e.g., “Mosaic of M31” or “HaOIII data for Helix”). We have also added professional PDF Report generation for both individual sessions and complete projects. Additionally, the main dashboard now supports Saved Views, allowing you to save your preferred sorting and
Your essential field companion for the Nova DSO Tracker. Nova Pocket connects directly to your Nova DSO server, putting all your astronomical data in the palm of your hand. Everything you do is instantly synced with your main Nova server, so your data is always ready, whether you’re at your desk or under the stars.
This is a patch release that fixes some bugs in the Journal and changes the layout for a better user experience. Improvements Bug Fixes
This is a hotfix release that addresses two bugs, including a critical fix for broken image links after migration. Thank you for your patience as we get this fix out to you!
This is a massive update, the result of a long journey to refactor the app’s core. Version 4.0.0 transitions Nova to a fully robust data model, introduces powerful new sharing and library features, and fixes a host of long-standing bugs related to data integrity and user experience. CRITICAL: Migration Guide for v4.0 This version cleans all object data. You MUST follow the
I’m incredibly excited to announce a powerful new addition to the online version of Nova DSO Tracker: the Northern Sky Narrowband Survey (NSNS) is now fully integrated into the Framing Assistant! This is a game-changer for anyone imaging from the northern hemisphere, especially those of us who love shooting in narrowband. Why This is a Big Deal
This is a small update focused on improving performance, adding a few new data points, and upgrading the notes system. Performance & UI Enhancements New Features
This is a major update that fundamentally improves how Nova works. We’ve moved all user data (configs, objects, rigs, and journals) from individual .yaml files into a single, high-performance SQLite database (app.db). This change makes the app faster, more reliable, and much more stable, especially when saving data or running in multi-user environments. Because this is a big change, please read the instructions for your setup carefully. For
