Discover Dark Dragons Astronomy devices on the local network via UDP broadcast

Discover ASCOM Alpaca devices on the local network via UDP broadcast. Returns all Alpaca-compatible astronomy equipment including telescopes, cameras, focusers, filter wheels, and more.

Get the current status of a Dark Dragons Astronomy device. Response varies by device type.

Open the observatory roof on a DragonLAIR device

Close the observatory roof on a DragonLAIR device

Abort the current roof operation on a DragonLAIR device

Get the status of mount sensors connected to a DragonLAIR device. Mount sensors detect if the telescope mount is in a safe position for roof movement.

Get the current settings of a DragonLAIR device including safety configuration, location, and motor settings.

Get the status of a standalone Mount Sensor device. Returns pitch, roll, and whether the mount is in a safe position for roof movement.

Make a Dark Dragons Astronomy device beep/flash to help locate it physically. Works with DragonLAIR and Mount Sensor devices.

Get the status of a DragonLIGHT flat panel controller. Returns whether the light is on, brightness level, and device info.

Turn on a DragonLIGHT flat panel light

Turn off a DragonLIGHT flat panel light

Set the brightness of a DragonLIGHT flat panel light

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca telescope including position, tracking state, and slewing status. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Slew an ASCOM Alpaca telescope to coordinates (RA/Dec or Alt/Az). Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Park or unpark an ASCOM Alpaca telescope. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Enable or disable tracking on an ASCOM Alpaca telescope. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Abort any slew in progress on an ASCOM Alpaca telescope. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca focuser including position, temperature, and movement state. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Move an ASCOM Alpaca focuser to a specific position. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Halt an ASCOM Alpaca focuser. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca dome including shutter state, position, and slewing status. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Open or close an ASCOM Alpaca dome shutter. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Slew an ASCOM Alpaca dome to a specific azimuth. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca filter wheel including current position and available filters. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Set the position of an ASCOM Alpaca filter wheel. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca rotator including position and movement state. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Move an ASCOM Alpaca rotator to a specific position. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Halt an ASCOM Alpaca rotator. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of all switches on an ASCOM Alpaca switch device. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Set the state of a switch on an ASCOM Alpaca switch device. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Set the value of a switch on an ASCOM Alpaca switch device. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca safety monitor. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca cover calibrator including cover and calibrator state. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Open or close an ASCOM Alpaca cover calibrator cover. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Control an ASCOM Alpaca cover calibrator light. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the status of an ASCOM Alpaca camera including temperature, cooler state, and exposure status. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Control the cooler on an ASCOM Alpaca camera. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Start an exposure on an ASCOM Alpaca camera. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Abort an exposure on an ASCOM Alpaca camera. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Get the current observing conditions from an ASCOM Alpaca weather station. Note: Device must be connected first using alpaca_device_connect.

Connect or disconnect an ASCOM Alpaca device