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Built for Raspberry Pi 4 & 5

PiSky — One Raspberry Pi. The whole sky.

PiSky unifies all-sky imaging, hyperlocal weather and real-time aircraft tracking into one private, open-source observatory.

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01 guided installer 03 live sky systems 100% open source
PiSky Backyard observatory
Live · 15:17
Vega
Aircraft · 8.4 km
Tonight, above us Clear · 12.4°C
Local conditions 12.4° Feels like 11.8°
Airspace nearby 17 6 with position
◉ CameraCapturing
⌁ Local firstYour data stays yours
A complete sky platform

Everything above you, understood.

Three proven observation disciplines, shaped into one calm, consistent experience for enthusiasts, educators and citizen scientists.

Continuous capture
01 · Observe

Your sky, every minute.

Live fisheye imagery, nightly timelapses, star trails, keograms and a searchable archive from your own camera.

Temperature12.4°C
Wind8 km/h NE
02 · Understand

Conditions, not guesswork.

Start with free forecast data or connect a compatible local station for genuinely hyperlocal, real-time conditions.

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QFA1234,000 ft · 472 kt
03 · Track

Local airspace, live.

Decode aircraft directly from an RTL-SDR. See nearby flights on your own radar without a hosted tracking feed.

Read how PiSky works →

Designed around your Pi

Your observatory. Your data. One interface.

PiSky is designed to run where the observations happen. The public view is elegant; the administration workspace keeps installation, services and day-to-day configuration understandable.

  • ✓ Guided installationA unified Bookworm installer brings the platform together.
  • ✓ Private by defaultCamera, station and receiver data can remain entirely local.
  • ✓ Built to extendOptional sharing and remote sources stay firmly opt-in.
πPiSkyRaspberry Pi
◉Sky cameraContinuous images
⌁WeatherForecast or station
⌁ADS-B radio1090 MHz receiver

Learn & build

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1 min read

Track aircraft locally with an RTL-SDR and Raspberry Pi

Understand antennas, 1090 MHz reception and how PiSky turns raw messages into useful local airspace context.

 2 min read

How to build an all-sky camera and weather station with one Pi

Plan the camera, enclosure, power and storage for a reliable backyard sky observatory.

 2 min read

Open-Meteo or a local station: choosing your weather source

Start free, then decide when local sensors will add meaningful precision to your PiSky installation.

Have questions?

Read the FAQ for answers on hardware, licensing and getting started.

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Version 0.1.0 · Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm

Ready to understand your sky?

PiSky is open source and ready to install. Bring a Pi, a camera and your curiosity.

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