Getting Started
Welcome to ARIS. This guide walks you through everything you need to go from installation to your first captured image. If you do not have equipment handy, you can use the built-in simulator to explore the app right away.
The app runs in any modern browser, on iPhone and iPad, on Android, and on a Mac. It controls a rig: a Raspberry Pi or other Linux computer running ARIS, a Windows PC running NINA with the ARIS plugin, or a ZWO Seestar (early support, see Smart Telescopes). Choosing a Rig Computer compares them.
Where to Begin
Section titled “Where to Begin” Installation Install ARIS on iOS, Android, the Mac, or the web, and set up your imaging backend.
Try the Simulator Explore ARIS without any hardware using the built-in equipment simulator.
First Connection Connect ARIS to your real imaging equipment over your local network.
Your First Image Capture your first frame, plate solve it, and confirm everything is working.
Recommended Path
Section titled “Recommended Path”If you are brand new to ARIS, we recommend this order:
- Install the app on your preferred platform.
- Launch the simulator to familiarize yourself with the interface and controls.
- Connect to your equipment when you are ready to image.
- Capture your first frame to verify your setup end to end.
Each section is self-contained, so feel free to jump to whichever step matches where you are.