Crux Tools / Capture Package Builder

Turn the plan into a capture enquiry.

Build a structured first brief for Crux Karoo: target, timing, rig, dataset tier, filters, mosaic tolerance, delivery preference and notes. This creates a review-ready planning package, not a confirmed booking.

Rig handoff Build package Generated brief Planning lanes Back to Rig Chooser

Rig Chooser handoff

Start from a planning recommendation.

The builder can receive context from the Rig Chooser, FOV Calculator, Mosaic Planner, Dataset Estimator and Planning Calendar. Imported context is useful for review, but Crux still checks target fit, weather, commissioning state and capture acceptance.

Rig Chooser → FOV / Mosaic Check → Capture Package Builder → Crux Review

Planning handoff: use this page to consolidate the target, rig recommendation, tier, mosaic signal and delivery intent into a single reviewable brief.

Imported signal

Current package target

No imported Rig Chooser payload detected yet. The builder will use the selected form values.

Rig: Crux recommendation Tier: Crux recommendation

Decision state

Planning draft

The generated package is a structured request for Crux review. It is not a quote, invoice, confirmed observing queue or weather commitment.

Review gate

Crux acceptance

Final acceptance depends on target suitability, available commissioned rigs, moon/weather windows, capture risk and data-delivery scope.

Next output

Contact-ready brief

Copy the brief or send it through the contact form so the Crux team receives one coherent planning request.

Package inputs

Build the review brief.

The form keeps the decision practical: target, intent, rig route, dataset tier, filters, delivery and notes. The generated result remains review-gated until Crux confirms feasibility.

01 / Target

What should Crux capture?

Filter catalogue Target Custom target name Preferred timing

02 / Capture Path

How should the dataset be built?

Capture intent Rig preference Dataset tier Mosaic tolerance

03 / Filters + Delivery

What should be delivered?

Filter mode Delivery preference Processing expectation Contact route

04 / Notes

Add context for the Crux team.

Notes

Generated Brief

Capture package draft.

This is a structured first planning draft. It is not a final quote, booking, or observing commitment.

Review gate

Target package will still require Crux review for commissioned rig availability, moon/weather suitability, mosaic risk, data volume and delivery scope.

Selected rig route remains a planning recommendation until accepted.

Open contact form Return to planner

Planning lanes

Package requests are not bookings.

This builder turns a planning path into a clear enquiry. It does not expose live operations, public booking status, confirmed queue allocation, telescope availability or final pricing.

Package state: the generated brief is ready for Crux review, not automatic acceptance.

Planned capability, commissioned capability and confirmed availability remain three different states.

01 / Planned

Capability signal

Roadmap context Target and rig may fit on paper

The tools can suggest a rig route, target fit and dataset tier before anything is operationally accepted.

02 / Commissioned

Validated rig

Operations check Optics, data and staff SOP passed

A rig only becomes public-facing after optical, automation, calibration, storage and delivery validation.

03 / Review

Capture acceptance

Crux review Weather, moon, queue and risk checked

The team confirms whether the target, season, rig, filters, mosaic route and product expectation are viable.

04 / Confirmed

Approved package

Accepted scope Queue / delivery terms confirmed

Only an accepted Crux response turns the package into a confirmed capture plan or commercial engagement.

Please note this tool builds a structured first brief; it does not sell a telescope night as a promise of hardware.