Full Equipment Control
Command your mount (GoTo, tracking, slewing), camera (exposure, gain, cooling), focuser, guider, filter wheel, rotator, flat panel, and power box — all from one app.
ARIS - Array Rig Integration System
Professional astrophotography control for iOS, Android, and web. Pronounced "AIR-iss."
What is ARIS?
Section titled “What is ARIS?”ARIS (Array Rig Integration System) is a modern astrophotography control application that puts full command of your imaging equipment in the palm of your hand. Connect to your telescope, camera, focuser, guider, and accessories over your local network and control everything from a single interface.
Whether you run a single rig in your backyard or an array of telescopes at a remote observatory, ARIS gives you the tools to plan, capture, and manage your imaging sessions with precision.
Currently in beta (v0.1.0). Free to use during the beta period.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Automated Sequencing
Build imaging sequences with multiple targets, filters, and exposure plans. ARIS handles meridian flips, autofocus runs, and dithering automatically.
Sky Atlas and Planning
Browse a deep-sky object catalog, check altitude charts, and plan your session. See what is visible tonight and queue targets for capture.
V-Curve Autofocus
Achieve precise focus with automated V-curve routines. Supports temperature compensation to maintain focus throughout the night.
PHD2-Style Guiding
Built-in autoguiding keeps your mount tracking accurately. View guide graphs and configure calibration and aggressiveness in real time.
Multi-Rig Arrays
Control multiple imaging rigs from a single session. Monitor all rigs at a glance and manage coordinated captures across your array.
360° Sky Capture
Scan your sky with your phone’s camera using guided overlays. Frames are stitched into a panoramic view of your observing site for horizon profiles and planning.
Built-In Simulator
No hardware? No problem. The built-in simulator provides a virtual mount, camera, focuser, and guider so you can learn the app before heading to the field.
Supported Platforms
Section titled “Supported Platforms”ARIS runs on iOS, Android, and web browsers. Your imaging backend runs on a Raspberry Pi or Linux machine using INDI drivers. The app connects to your backend over your local network — no cloud dependency required for equipment control.
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”New to ARIS? Head to the Getting Started guide to install the app and take your first image. If you want to explore without hardware, try the simulator first.