BluTucana v2.0
Calculate Solar, Lunar, and Planetary Transits for ISS, CSS, and Hubble Telescope
BluTucana v2.0 is an advanced, stand-alone, desktop application developed by DSD Lab to calculate, analyze, and simulate satellite transits (ISS, CSS, Hubble) across the Sun, Moon, and planets with interactive 3D zoomable rendering, dynamic sky charts, customizable observer location presets, and sub-millisecond precision. An essential tool for astrophotography with complete offline ephemerides.
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Why BluTucana?
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Realistic 3D Planetary Simulations
Real-time 3D simulation of planets with interactive smooth zoom & pan, axial tilt, phase illumination, Saturn's ring system, and major Jovian & Saturnian moons (Galilean moons, Titan, Rhea, etc.)
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Real-Time Polar Sky Map
Integrated local stereographic sky chart displaying constellations and visible planets alongside the satellite trajectory
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1-Click Centerline & Site Manager
Save your favorite observation locations and relocate directly to the central transit line with real-time digital elevation model (DEM) terrain parallax compensation.
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CSV Data Export
Export your predictions into a structured CSV file instantly for your astrophotography planning
Local Power. Real-Time Precision
Powered by high-precision NASA JPL DE421 ephemerides, Jovian & Saturnian moon orbital models, Hipparcos star catalog, and real-time TLE satellite data, BluTucana v2.0 handles all the complex astronomical heavy-lifting locally on your machine—fast, private, and fully functional offline.
”BluTucana v2.0 takes transit planning to a whole new level."
“Version 2.0 represents a major leap forward for BluTucana. With realistic 3D planetary simulations, an interactive constellation sky map, multi-satellite tracking (ISS, CSS, Hubble), and sub-millisecond topocentric accuracy, this tool is designed to give astrophotographers the most accurate transit predictions possible.
Software development is an ongoing journey of refinement. If you find a bug, have ideas for future features, or capture transit photos using BluTucana, I would love to hear from you via the Contact page. Clear skies and happy transit hunting!”
— Pasquale Russo, Developer & Founder of DSD Lab