What is it?
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SUNSCAN is an autonomous smart solar telescope designed by the STAROS team. You can make observations very simply and obtain images of our star automatically without any special knowledge, showing prominences, flares or even sunspots. The Sunscan project is open source and protected by specific licenses to guarantee the rights of users and authors.
Thank you to everyone who attended our presentation of SUNSCAN at RCE2024 on November 9th! We were thrilled by the valuable feedback, and we’re sorry to those who couldn’t join us in the room due to limited space. For those who couldn’t join us in the room we’re happy to share that the AFA has made the recording available online. You can now watch the full presentation here: https://youtu.be/64YKYT0mY_0.
Additionally, the presentation slides are still available for download here: https://bit.ly/3Crq0QU.
Using SUNSCAN is very simple, it can be started in just a few seconds. Place SUNSCAN with its tripod, point at the Sun using a small integrated viewfinder. Wait few minutes for the Sun to naturally pass in front of the device thanks to the rotation of the Earth. Then enjoy the result directly on your smartphone or tablet with the integrated WIFI connection.
No need to buy expensive filters, computers, telescopes, or astronomical cameras—everything you need is compactly integrated into SUNSCAN.
Easily transportable, SUNSCAN is the perfect companion for gatherings with friends or public events. Each participant can view nearly real-time images of the Sun on their own smartphone, and all data can also be retrieved directly to a laptop for further exploration and sharing.
Compatible with Android and iPhone, the application can be downloaded directly to your phone or tablet.
Looking at the Sun can be extremely dangerous unless proper precautions are taken, and specialized solar viewing equipment. Never look at the Sun directly with your eyes. Even a brief, accidental glance through an unfiltered or improperly filtered optical system can cause immediate and permanent eye damage. Never allow unattended children to operate or be near a solar telescope system.
Join us on the SUNSCAN Discord server! 🌞 Whether you have technical questions about setting up, adjusting, or using your instrument, or you’d like to share your first images of the Sun, our passionate community is here to help and connect with you. Come chat, learn, and share your love for solar observation! 🚀✨
