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Voyager: cost, fit and limits
Voyager is an observatory automation program made by Starkeeper di Orazi Leonardo in Italy that runs cameras, focusers and mounts through scripted imaging sessions, with AI features the vendor says improve focusing and watchdog handling.
What to know first
Voyager is sold as a perpetual license rather than a subscription. The BASE License is € 139 for one user on three PCs and includes one year of updates and support, and a renewal costs € 39 after that. A 45-day trial is free. The vendor says AI technology improves focusing, star recognition, V-curve calculation and decisions about watchdog timer exceptions. A CUSTOM tier for observatories and arrays is quote only.
Voyager at a glance
| Maker | Starkeeper di Orazi Leonardo, Italy (the homepage says Made in Italy) |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | € 139 one-time for the BASE License |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Astronomy Software in 2026, rank 1 of 13 |
| Website | software.starkeeper.it |
Who Voyager is best for
Remote observatory owners
DragScript and RoboClip target management build multi-session plans, and warnings can go out by SMS or email through external message systems when something fails overnight.
Imagers with ZWO, QHY or QSI cameras
The key features list names native drivers for ZWO ASI, QHY CMOS and QSI cameras, so those owners avoid a generic driver layer for capture.
Buyers who prefer a perpetual license
The BASE License is bought once and renewed for one year of updates and support when wanted, instead of billing every year from the start.
Voyager plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| BASE License | € 139 | One user on 3 PCs, first purchase, perpetual license with one year of update and support. A free 45-day trial is offered before buying. |
| BASE RENEWAL License | € 39 | One user, 3 PCs, one more year of update and support plus two calls for remote support. Only for regular license owners. |
| CUSTOM License | Ask for a quote | For observatories and arrays: advanced customization, an access and membership system and a customized Web Dashboard. |
Checked November 2026.
What Voyager does
- Autofocus
- Multi Star Autofocus and Single Star Autofocus are on the key features list. The vendor adds that AI technology improves focus, star recognition and V-curve equation calculation.
- DragScript
- A script system for complex multi-session imaging plans. It is the part of Voyager that plans a whole night and not just single frames. The vendor page presents the script system as the way to run multi-session plans.
- RoboClip
- Target management and multi-target sessions. RoboClip lets one session cover several objects instead of a single target. Target management and multi-target sessions both sit on the key features list, next to the autofocus entries.
- Alerts
- Warnings go out by SMS or email through external message systems, so an owner away from the observatory hears about a stopped sequence or watchdog trigger.
- Camera drivers
- Native drivers for ZWO ASI, QHY CMOS and QSI cameras are listed, alongside ASCOM Standard support for other equipment. Compatibility with Maxim DL, TheSkyX and PHD2 is also listed for related tasks.
How Voyager handles your data
The Voyager privacy policy describes log data and cookies collected from website visitors. It does not say how long that data is kept, where it is hosted, or whether any customer data trains AI models, and the pages we read name no certification. Because Voyager runs on your own observatory computers, captured images stay local unless you send them elsewhere. Alert messages leave the machine through the external SMS or email service you connect, so review that service's own terms. The vendor's policy was not checked for anything beyond the privacy page.
Where Voyager falls short in practice
- Three PCs per license. The BASE License covers one user on three PCs and a new serial number is needed for each new PC, which can matter for observatories with several control computers.
- Renewal rules. A renewal is possible only for regular license owners. It buys one more year of updates and support, so a lapsed license stops receiving both.
- AI claims unmeasured. The AI description is the vendor's own. The pages read give no accuracy figures or examples, so test focus and star recognition during the 45-day trial.
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Voyager: common questions
Does Voyager really use AI?
The vendor says Voyager uses AI technology to improve focus, star recognition, equation calculation for the V-curve, statistical calculations and decisions on watchdog timer exceptions. The pages we read give no benchmarks, so treat it as a vendor claim and use the free 45-day trial to check the result on your own equipment.
How much does Voyager cost?
As of November 2026 the BASE License is € 139 for one user on three PCs, with one year of updates and support. The BASE RENEWAL License is € 39 per year for regular license owners, and the CUSTOM License for observatories and arrays is available as a quote.
Is there a free trial of Voyager?
Yes. The vendor offers a free 45-day trial. After purchase, a license file is sent, so you can test the software on your own equipment before paying. Check the buy page for current terms. Use the trial to test the AI claims on your own gear.
Which cameras does Voyager support natively?
The key features list names native drivers for ZWO ASI, QHY CMOS and QSI cameras. Other equipment connects through ASCOM Standard, and the vendor lists compatibility with Maxim DL, TheSkyX, PHD2, FocusMax, PinPoint and PlateSolve2 for related tasks. That list comes from the vendor's key features page.
Can one Voyager license run on several computers?
One BASE License covers one user on three PCs. If you need to use another PC, the license terms say a new serial number is needed for each new PC. Observatories and arrays with larger setups are directed to the CUSTOM License, which is quoted.