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A star finding system for manual telescopes
$139 (USA only)
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Next wave opens late November 2026

A Push-To Guidance System For Your Telescope

Stargraph is a telescope accessory that pairs with your smartphone and acts as a digital guide to the night sky. Transform your telescope into a digital Push-To system in seconds and quickly find what you're seeking.

Pairs with your smartphone

Teaches you what's accessible from your location

Helps you quickly find specific stars or galaxies

—Wave 1 Customer

What can it do?

  • Help you quickly align with any star, no matter your skill level
  • Teach you about the stars with context from Wikipedia
  • Discover the night sky with a built-in planetarium keyed to your telescope
  • After finding 3 - 5 stars, targets typically land within 0.5° (about the width of the full moon) on alt-azimuth mounts[1]
  • Supports altitude-azimuth, equatorial, fork mount, and dobsonian telescope mounts
  • The system learns and improves as you use it!
  • All this and much more!

[1] Measured from logged observing sessions across several telescopes, mostly from my own testing, replayed through the same learning system the app uses. Equatorial support is newer and its accuracy is still being measured.

Two Stargraph units side-by-side showing the different color options. Lunar white and Space Black. Each unit has a label with the Stargraph logo and text saying 'Forward' at the top.

What sets Stargraph apart?

  • It works with your existing telescope: Stargraph mounts like a standard red-dot finder on your own telescope
  • Easy setup: Initialize by finding one star manually, and then let Stargraph guide you the rest of the way
  • Power: A long lasting design allows ~30 continual hours on two AAA batteries
  • Learns as you go: The Stargraph Pro app will improve its accuracy as you use it. The more stars you find, the higher precision you'll get

Compatibility

Stargraph fits most telescopes just like a standard red-dot finder would. It has a dovetail mount (pictured below). If your telescope does not have this kind of mounting port, there are often third-party adapters you can buy that will help.

A dimensions drawing for the Stargraph unit, showing the trapezoidal shape of the mounting bracket.

The Technology

At its core, Stargraph uses a 6-DoF sensor (gyroscope + accelerometer) to accurately track the motion of your telescope as you explore the night sky. Once you've calibrated it against a known star, the gyroscope will handle the rest of the math needed to estimate where you're pointing.

Someone holds a phone next to their telescope, showing the Stargraph interface with Venus locked in. Attached to the telescope is the Stargraph Push-To device with the power button glowing red.

Specifications

  • Stargraph uses 2x AAA alkaline batteries (included) that provide about 30 hours of continual usage
  • Works with the free Stargraph Pro app on iOS and Android
  • Fits telescopes with a dovetail accessory port
  • Works on altitude-azimuth, equatorial, fork mount, and dobsonian mounts.

Do I need an internet connection?

Stargraph works entirely offline. You can use it in the wilderness or your backyard.

How beginner-friendly is this?

Very. Stargraph is great for first-time telescope owners. You don't need prior astronomy knowledge. Stargraph handles the math, you just move the scope.

Will it fit my telescope?

Stargraph has a dovetail shape on the bottom which fits most standard finder slots. If Stargraph does not fit, many third-party brackets exist to help compatibility. You can read more in the attaching guide.

How accurate is it?

After you find 3 - 5 stars, Stargraph typically guides you within 0.5 degrees of your target. That's about the width of the full moon.

What phones does it work with?

Compatible with iPhone running iOS 18+, Android 8.0+, and foldable phones like the iPhone Duo.

Why use a dedicated sensor instead of your phone?

Stargraph was designed as dedicated hardware for accuracy. With a dedicated circuit, each unit can be individually calibrated. It's also very easy to install. No wires or brackets, just slip it into your finder shoe and connect to the app.

How do I order one?

Stargraph is released in limited waves. The next wave opens in late November 2026. Leave your email above to get early access to the order page a few days before it opens publicly.

I signed up. What happens next?

You'll get one email with the order link when inventory becomes available. Units are first come, first served until they sell out.

How quickly does it ship?

Your unit ships within 3 business days of your order, anywhere in the USA. Most orders arrive 5 - 7 business days after ordering. The shipping policy has the detail.