SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.8 Beta

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.8 Beta

This update brings several improvements to SeeCapture, with a strong focus on usability, device support and stability.

✨ What's new

• Added the new Clean Theme

  • A calmer and more minimal alternative to the original KAYSTRO theme.
  • You can switch between both themes without changing functionality.

• Added Night Vision

  • A red night-friendly interface for use during observing sessions.

• Added Seestar S50 Pro detection

  • SeeCapture can now automatically recognize the Seestar S50 Pro.
  • S50 Pro support is still being refined; some model-specific values such as FOV may not yet be final.

🔧 Improvements & fixes

• Improved Seestar connection and device selection
• Improved handling when switching between detected Seestar devices
• Improved Equatorial Mode handling
• Fixed an issue where astronomical live view could incorrectly switch the Seestar into Scenery mode and interrupt stacking
• Improved compatibility with smaller/lower-resolution screens
• Improved translations and several interface messages
• Various stability and usability improvements

⚠️ Beta software

SeeCapture is still in active beta development.

Feedback and bug reports are very welcome and help us improve support for different Seestar models, computers and observing setups.

Thank you to everyone who is testing SeeCapture and sharing feedback! 🔭

Astronomy Software Made Simple
— KAYSTRO

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.7

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.7

Version 0.2.7 brings a completely refreshed look and feel to SeeCapture, together with major improvements to the Planner, SkyMap, translations, stability and device control.

Highlights

• Completely renewed interface
  • cleaner, more modern layout
  • improved visual consistency across pages
  • refined controls, status areas and dialogs
  • improved LiveStack presentation
  • improved SkyMap and Planner workflow
  • clearer hardware and connection feedback
• Added Smart Capture Advice to the Planner
  • automatic Bortle estimation
  • moon influence
  • object altitude
  • recommended integration time
  • available observing time
• Improved Planner operation
  • better object handling
  • improved autofocus behaviour
  • improved filter sequencing
  • improved stop and shutdown handling
• Improved SkyMap
  • translated object names
  • improved tabs and labels
  • quick capture settings linked to the main Seestar settings
• Improved Seestar control
  • top-bar shutdown now follows the same shutdown flow as the Settings page
  • improved hardware settings synchronisation
• Improved Album / SMB browsing
• Improved disconnected-state messages
• Improved translations for Dutch, English, German and French
• Various bug fixes, stability improvements and UI refinements
  Updating
  SeeCapture can check for new versions from inside the app, making future updates easier to install.
  Download
  Download the Windows installer below:
  SeeCapture-by-KAYSTRO-Setup-0.2.7.exe
  Feedback and real-world testing with different Seestar setups are always welcome.
  — KAYSTRO

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.5

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.5

This update includes several improvements based on feedback from our testers.

What’s new:

• Added a new in-app Contact & Feedback section
• Feedback can now be sent directly from SeeCapture
• Optional diagnostic information can be included with a report
• Added automatic update checking at startup
• SeeCapture now checks for the latest available version each time the app starts
• New updates can be downloaded and installed directly from within the app
• Improved authentication and connection handling
• Additional fixes and stability improvements
• Preparations for further Seestar compatibility and future updates

Diagnostic information only contains technical status information such as the app version, Windows version and authentication status. No private keys, APK contents, IP addresses, file paths or raw logs are included.

Thank you to everyone who has tested SeeCapture and shared feedback. Your reports and suggestions are helping us improve the application with every release.

SeeCapture is independent third-party software and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ZWO.

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.4 Beta

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.4 Beta
This beta update focuses mainly on improving compatibility with recent Seestar firmware and making the initial setup much easier.
What’s new in v0.2.4

• Added a new guided Seestar authentication setup.
• SeeCapture now automatically checks whether the required Seestar authentication is available.
• If authentication is missing, a clear setup window guides the user through the process.
• Users can download the official Seestar Android application directly from ZWO and select the downloaded APK in SeeCapture.
• The required authentication information is extracted and configured automatically.
• Processing takes place locally on the computer. A temporary copy is removed automatically afterwards, while the original downloaded file remains unchanged.
• Nothing from this process is sent to KAYSTRO.
• Improved compatibility with recent Seestar firmware.
• Improved language handling and several smaller fixes based on feedback from our beta testers.
• General stability and usability improvements.
  Beta software
  SeeCapture is still under active development. Feedback, bug reports and testing with different Seestar configurations are very welcome.
  Thank you to everyone who has been testing SeeCapture and helping improve the project!
  — Kevin
  KAYSTRO

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.3 – Beta Bugfix

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO v0.2.3 – Beta Bugfix

Thank you to everyone who has been testing SeeCapture and reporting issues. Your feedback helped identify an important problem affecting installations on other Windows PCs.

🛠 What's fixed in v0.2.3

• Fixed the ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'seestarpy' issue reported by testers.
• Python and SeestarPy are now bundled directly with SeeCapture.
• NumPy and Pillow are now included with the application.
• FFmpeg is now bundled with SeeCapture.
• Users no longer need to install Python packages or FFmpeg manually.
• Removed the old manual Python/FFmpeg installation options and instructions.
• Added an updated system check for the bundled components.

🔭 Testing

This is still a beta release.

The bundled components have been successfully verified after installation:

• SeestarPy 0.7.0
• NumPy 2.5.3
• Pillow 12.3.0
• Bundled FFmpeg runtime

I don't currently have my Seestar available for a full hardware test, so feedback from S50 and S50 Pro testers is especially welcome.

Please let me know which functions work, and report any errors you encounter.

Updating from v0.2.2

You can install v0.2.3 over the previous version. A separate uninstall should not be necessary.

SHA-256

Installer:

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO Setup 0.2.3.exe

SHA-256:

C18BB2CCFE5BEBEDA040BD449C9A0771299059FB1FFD9284F7120689AC8966F8

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SeeCapture by KAYSTRO
Independent third-party application for Seestar testing and development.

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO – Beta v0.2.2

SeeCapture by KAYSTRO – Beta v0.2.2

De eerste publieke beta-release van SeeCapture.

SeeCapture is gebruiksvriendelijke Windows-software voor het bedienen van smart telescopes en astrofotografie.

Deze beta is momenteel gericht op de ZWO Seestar S50.

Belangrijk:
Dit is een betaversie. Er kunnen nog fouten of onvoltooide functies aanwezig zijn. Feedback van testers is van harte welkom.

See. Capture. Discover.

SeeCapture is een onafhankelijk project van KAYSTRO en is niet verbonden aan, goedgekeurd door of gesponsord door ZWO. Seestar is een handelsmerk van de betreffende eigenaar.