Hi everyone! Really sorry for the double update today—this is just a quick hotfix. Security Update Right after pushing the last release, GitHub flagged a security vulnerability in one of the underlying libraries we use. To keep everyone’s installation secure, I have updated urllib3 to version 2.6.3. That is the only change in this version. Better safe than sorry! Thanks for bearing with […]
Hi everyone! I decided to hold off a few days to bundle some extra improvements into this release. I made a slightly bigger jump in version numbers to v4.7.5 because, alongside some nice fixes, I have added a brand new feature for us to test out. New Features Log File Import (Beta) I have added the ability to import and
Hi everyone! I am really excited to get v4.7.0 out the door. It has been a busy few weeks in my free time, but I think these changes will make a big difference in how the app feels and performs. Interface Updates The most obvious change you will see is a redesign of the header area above the
Hey everyone! I’m excited to share a minor maintenance update, v4.6.1. This release focuses on squashing a few bugs you’ve reported and adding some handy new tools to make your planning smoother. New Features Bug Fixes Thanks again for all your patience and feedback, it really keeps this project going. Clear skies!
Release Date: December 19, 2025 Highlights This release transforms Nova from a tracker into a visual discovery tool. The new Inspiration Tab provides a gallery view of currently observable targets, while Custom Imagery allows you to personalize your database with your own astrophotos. We have also overhauled the configuration system with Advanced Object Management, offering bulk actions and a powerful Duplicate Managerto
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for sticking with the project and for all the feedback you’ve been sending my way. Version 4.5.0 is finally ready, and it focuses heavily on making the Journal easier to use based on what you’ve been asking for. New Features Bug Fixes Thanks again for all your patience and feedback, it really keeps this
Hi everyone! After the last release, I noticed a few things that were not behaving quite right (and a few of you noticed them too—thanks for the heads up!). Version 4.4.1 is mostly about tightening the bolts and fixing some bugs that slipped past me. Here is what I have been working on: The Improvements Fixes (Pardon the
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
