About KosmOS
KosmOS is a Linux distro for RasbperryPi targeted at astronomy, astrophotography and observatory automation.
KosmOS is based on standard Raspberry Pi OS and consists of a collection of Debian packages for open source astronomy software (INDI, KStars, PHD2), plus some minimal customization packages.
Key features
Built with these ideas in mind.
Up to date astronomy software
Astronomy-related software packages are updated as soon as possibile after upstream releases. For critical ones, previous than latest version is always kept and installable.
Stable operating system
Astronomy or astrophotography are time-critical activities. Since we are not the ones who decide when, it’s imperative for the system to be always in a production-ready state.
Open platform
Entirely based on open and community-driven software, is itself open to enthusiastic collaborators.
Getting started with KosmOS
Three simple steps
Download KosmOS installation image
Image is less than 500MB.
Flash the image on your support
You can flash the image on any of the Raspberry Pi bootable supports: a micro-SD card, an USB drive or (with Raspberry Pi5 and M.2 Hat) a M.2 drive.
Boot the system and complete setup
Needs only some basic info (chosen username and password, WiFi connection if not wired), can be completed headless too.
Open project, built for the community
KosmOS is an open, community-driven project. It aims to provide a stable, streamlined platform for astronomy, astrophotography and observatory automation for who prefers Linux/Raspberry Pi based workflows.
Start your next imaging session with KosmOS
Download the image, flash it and connect your equipment. Your Raspberry Pi is ready.
Latest news
INDI 2.1.7 released!
Packages for INDI 2.1.7 are available!