Welcome To Pomfret Astro Network

Have you ever worked on an imaging project that requires dozens of hours of exposure? Traditionally, that means checking the weather and Moon phase, setting up your NINA sequence each night, remotely connecting to the observatory computer, and starting everything again and again.

With Pomfret Astro Network, you submit the entire Session once. From there, the system takes over. Intelligent scheduling continuously evaluates weather, target altitude, Moon conditions, and other factors, automatically returning to your project on every suitable night until the total exposure is complete—making precise use of every available clear window.

And automation becomes even more powerful when multiple people share the same observatory. Designed for multi-user operation from the beginning, Pomfret Astro Network coordinates Sessions intelligently rather than simply placing them in a queue.

If one user's broadband target is poorly suited for a bright Moon while another user's narrowband observation can continue, the scheduler can adapt. If one target does not rise until later in the night while another is already well positioned, the system can make use of the earlier hours instead.

The result is an observatory that continuously works toward the most effective use of every clear night. And this is only part of what automation can become—with more to come.

Pomfret Astro Network brings more than powerful automation. It introduces another possibility: sharing. Think of it as something like Airbnb for observatories.

Of course, participation is entirely up to you. You can choose to make your observatory available to other members of the Pomfret Astro Network, while maintaining full control over how and when it is used—including observing time, who can access it, and whether access comes with a cost.

By allowing independently operated observatories to share capacity when they choose, the Network can help make better use of existing facilities while giving observers access to a wider range of instruments. When a project calls for a different wavelength, focal length, or optical system, another observatory in the Network may provide exactly what is needed.

Pomfret Astro Network welcomes people from around the world—whether you operate an observatory or are simply passionate about astronomy.

For observatory operators, we provide customized support to help ensure a smooth and successful integration with the platform. If you are interested in joining, connecting an observatory, or simply have questions about Pomfret Astro Network, feel free to reach out to James Tian at qtian.28@pomfret.org.