SUNSCAN by Staros
☀️ SUNSCAN by Staros — Discover the Sun Differently
SUNSCAN is an autonomous and smart solar spectroheliograph, designed by the Staros team with the participation of Christian Buil. Its mission: to make solar spectroscopy accessible to everyone — teachers, clubs, students, or simply enthusiasts.
⚙️ Simple and Intuitive Operation
- 📱 Dedicated mobile app (Android & iOS) — full control from smartphone or tablet
- ☀️ Direct solar observation: prominences, spots, and eruptions visible in near real-time
- 🔬 Integrated technology: Raspberry Pi + mini color camera for instant capture
- 🛠️ Modular design: each part can be assembled step by step
🎓 A Powerful Educational Tool
Designed as a true educational resource, SUNSCAN makes it easy to organize hands-on workshops without requiring expensive additional equipment. Teaching guides, resources, and technical support from the STAROS community are available to help teachers and facilitators.
- 📘 Teaching guides: lesson plans and exercises included
- 👨🏫 Adaptable: from elementary school to university level
- 🤝 Collaborative experiences: build the SUNSCAN together with students
Lightweight and user-friendly, SUNSCAN is perfect for group observations: every participant can view solar images directly on their own device.
🚀 SUNSCAN & Azur3DPrint
Azur3DPrint provides the complete mechanical structure in premium European PETG, precisely 3D-printed and ready to assemble. This ensures a reliable solution to bring your instrument to life and join the growing SUNSCAN user community.
