This has probably been answered somewhere, but I’m wondering if someone has brought together the following information:
Likely release time for advanced version
Likely pricing
Likely features
I’m running the trial at the moment and really like Voyager. But I would prefer to buy just once, and from what I have heard, I’m likely to want the advanced version of the software.
The above information would help me make some informed decisions.
Hi Madratter,
I try to answer your questions.
1- Release time can’t be precisely defined, we talk about a really complex development, but we are close to the finish line.
2- There will be a price for the Advanced version for new users, and a reserved crossgrade for the base license owners.
3- The complete list of features is confidential for the moment, but some screenshots and messages have been seen.
I’m sorry I can’t tell you more, but it won’t be long
Advanced is a version of Voyager with a scheduler called RoboTarget. An automata that can decide alone what shot during the night and how many time, using a series of constraints (this is the client editor) you can use locally or from remote.
This is very interesting. Currently I use an excel spreadsheet that I created that calculates moon illumination, distance to moon, average altitude of target and a set of principles that enable target y/n and then if good for LRGB+Oiii and then for Ha+Sii (for example, distance to moon needs to double if LRGB+Oiii and as a function of moon illumination).
What you show above seems to be very powerful and would replace my spreadsheet (link and explanations included here)
[The spreadsheet to rule them all - Experienced Deep Sky Imaging - Cloudy Nights]
Looking forward to the advanced version and the full integration it would provide.
Weather here is finally improving after 6 months of awful temps and clouds (we just kinda skipped spring and went straight to summer). I’m excited for this to come out…hoping its soon!