Updates · Latest release

New firmware for both models.

On 7 October 2026, AstroStation 3.0 alpha 9.4.40 and Polaris XL v0.15.0.66 were released. Updated user manuals are available for both models.

Project statusStable firmware within a personal hobby project for amateur astronomers.

Polaris XL in its black enclosure on its desktop stand, showing Andromeda on the startup screen

Development log · 7 October 2026

Polaris XL: a new milestone.

Firmware v0.15.0.66 has been released and manual v1.4 is available with current screenshots. Explore the product photos and read the story behind the XL.

Read the XL story

Main changes

What changed in the current firmware.

01Weather data

Forecasts without an account

Both models use KNMI HARMONIE via Open-Meteo. On the 2.8-inch station, MET Norway is the fallback; on XL it runs as an independent reference.

02Connection

More reliable weather updates

The new firmware improves DNS handling so changing router settings are less likely to interrupt weather updates.

03Polaris XL

Sky map and updated weather icons

XL includes the schematic HEMEL sky map. Its weather icons match the displayed conditions, with separate day and night views.

Manuals availableAstroStation manual v1.3 and XL manual v1.4 describe the current firmware. Both PDFs are in Dutch.

Red night mode and factory reset remain available. Find the OTA downloads and model-specific update steps on the firmware page. View firmware →