App Updates•January 26, 2026
AR Sky View: A Fun Feature That Snuck Into the App
How a "wouldn't it be cool if..." idea became a feature, and the one thing it's actually useful for.
Blog
Photography tips, app updates, and guides to help you capture the perfect shot.
Photography Tips•January 18, 2026
What the Photography Score Actually Means
A breakdown of how OwlPlot calculates that 0-100 number and why a score of 65 might still be worth shooting.
Astrophotography•January 17, 2026
Astrophotography and the Boring Calculators That Make It Possible
The 500 Rule, NPF Rule, and why I stuffed a bunch of math into OwlPlot so you don't have to think about it.
Tutorials•January 5, 2026
The Aurora Notification That Actually Worked (Eventually)
The story of why I built OwlPlot, and how aurora alerts that check the weather might finally end my streak of cloudy disappointments.
Tutorials•January 2, 2026
Getting Started with OwlPlot
A personal guide to getting the most out of OwlPlot in your first few days — from setting up locations to understanding that Photography Score.