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Askar SQA106
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Askar SQA106

The Askar SQA106 is a premium quintuplet Petzval apochromatic refractor designed specifically for astrophotography. The Askar SQA106 features a five-element lens system, including two Super Low Dispersion (SD) glass elements, effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations. With a 106mm aperture and a 509mm focal length, it achieves a fast f/4.8 focal ratio, […]

Askar SQA85
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Askar SQA85

The Askar SQA85 is a versatile, high-performance solution for astrophotographers seeking exceptional optical quality and convenience in a compact form factor. It offers a premium quintuplet Petzval apochromatic refractor which combines advanced optics and user-friendly features to deliver sharp, wide-field celestial images. The SQA85 features a five-element lens system, including […]

DeepSkyStacker 5.1.8 Beta 1
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DeepSkyStacker 5.1.8 Beta 1

DeepSkyStacker 5.1.8 Beta 1 has recently been released. As the publisher notes, “This release is all about finishing the conversion of the code to use Qt instead of MFC.  That said, there are a few bug fixes, and a number of enhancements as well changes made to improve code quality […]

Theia AI Deconvolution Software
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Theia AI Deconvolution Software

The Theia AI Deconvolution software is an AI-driven platform created for astrophotographers, aimed at enhancing fine details of night sky images by restoring an image with a smaller, more circular point spread function. As a standalone tool, it fits smoothly into any editing workflow, offering specialized deconvolution without tying users […]

Galactic Stone & Ironwork
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Galactic Stone & Ironwork

Galactic Stone & Ironwork has announced that it has a large supply of meteorites available for the holiday season including unique gift items such Canyon Diablo Crater Geology Kits and Moon Rock Disc Displays. These would make an ideal stocking stuffer for the space enthusiast, astrophotographer, backyard stargazer, or any […]

Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm Ha&OIII Filter
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Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm Ha&OIII Filter

The Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm Ha&OIII filter is a dual line-pass filter which was designed to be used primarily with one-shot color (OSC) cameras such as DSLR’s and astronomical OSC cameras. It can also be used as a narrowband filter for monochrome cameras to save imaging time. The advanced multi-coatings on the filter effectively isolate the red […]

ZWO ASI2600MC Air
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ZWO ASI2600MC Air

The new ZWO ASI2600MC Air offers the best aspects of popular ZWO products including the ZWO ASI2600MC Duo and ZWO ASIAir providing a wireless smart camera and guider all in one. The ZWO ASI2600MC Air takes multiple ZWO innovations and combines them into one streamlined package eliminating complicated cable management […]