Let There Be Light
Image credit: NASA-JPL, Caltech

Let There Be Light

•By The astronomer Team

After 4+ long years of crunching data, analyzing signals, and training models we are thrilled to open Astronomer to the public.

The Goal

We built Astronomer as a challenge - write software that finds a precise moment to enter and exit a short-term option trade. By combining traditional algo trading techniques and AI, we identify high-probability signals while keeping risk as low as possible.

Our Core Indicators

While we keep our specific formulas private, our signals are built on four main pillars:

1. Momentum

When price makes a new high but momentum doesn't follow, it's often a sign that a reversal is coming. Our engine scans for these patterns across multiple timeframes to find the most reliable moves.

2. Volume

Big players leave footprints in the volume data. We track sudden shifts in volume to see where the real buying and selling pressure is building before it becomes obvious.

3. AI

Our models are trained on historical data and continuously refined. By analyzing price and volume, they help identify patterns and trade setups that are easy to miss with static rules.

4. Sentiment

We layer real-time news and social mood over our technical data. When a strong technical setup aligns with positive sentiment, it increases our confidence in the signal.

Risk Management First

No signal is a guarantee. Always:

  • Start with paper money
  • Define your maximum loss before entering a trade.
  • Take small gains initially, start at 5%.
  • Employ different option strategies like the strangle to minimize loss.