# Stargazer

> Stargazer is a comprehensive web platform designed for amateur astronomers and astrophotography enthusiasts. The application helps users plan, track, and enhance their stargazing experiences by providing powerful tools for equipment management, location tracking, and astronomical insights.

## Key Documentation

- [Project Overview & Features](/stargazer/llms-full.txt): Detailed information about Stargazer, its features, target users, and technical vision.
- [Vision, Mission & Core Values](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#vision-and-mission): Our core goals, values, and the future of the platform as a unified hub for astronomers.

## Main Features

- [Nova (AI Assistant)](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L18-26): Conversational planning and full CRUD management for observations and gear.
- [Tonight's Sky](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#tonights-sky): Personalized real-time overview of everything visible in the sky tonight based on your location, with lazy-loading and SEO-optimized content.
- [Equipment Management](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L28-41): Managing telescopes, cameras, binoculars, adapters, and filters with intelligent analysis.
- [Astrophotography Calculator](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#astrophotography-calculator): Deep Sky Toolkit with pixel scale, SNR, sampling status, and planetary imaging tools.
- [Target Selector (Discovery Engine)](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#target-selector-discovery-engine): Intelligent discovery engine with equipment-specific suitability scoring.
- [Polar Alignment Wizard](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#polar-alignment-wizard): Guided tool for precise polar alignment using camera and mount RA rotation.
- [Observation Location & Community Map](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L43-48): Personal location tracking and community-driven condition maps.
- [Advanced Weather Monitoring](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L50-57): Precision weather tools, activity presets, Seeing/SQM analysis, and ad-hoc weather checks.
- [Sky Guide & Catalogs](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L59-65): Extensive catalogs (NGC, Messier, etc.) and interactive sky maps.
- [Session Tracking & History](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L67-71): Logging observation sessions and long-term statistics.
- [Astronomical Event Predictions](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L73-78): Predicting meteor showers, eclipses, conjunctions, and more with rarity ratings.
- [Notification System](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L80-84): Smart alerts with AI insights and friend invitations.
- [Stargazing Meetups](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#stargazing-meetups): Organize and discover local stargazing events, RSVP, and get notified about meetups near your places.
- [Horizon Management](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#horizon-management): Custom horizon file uploads (.hrz) and visual grid editor for accurate sky maps.
- [Demo Mode & Accessibility](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#L12-16): Explore features instantly without registration; multi-language support.
- [Project Transparency](/stargazer/llms-full.txt#project-transparency): Real-time donation tracking, infrastructure cost breakdown, and community funding overview.
- [Changelog & Updates](/stargazer/changelog): See the full history of all updates and improvements.