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Antlia SHO 2.5nm Ultra Series Filters
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Antlia SHO 2.5nm Ultra Series Filters

The Antlia SHO 2.5nm Ultra series filters are extra narrowband filters made with quartz glass which undergoes precisely controlled coating processes to ensure optimal performance. This 2-inch mounted set includes H-a, SII and OIII filters and is designed with a FWHM (full width half maximum) of 2.5nm +0.3/-0.1nm and a […]

Matrix NOMAD 10
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Matrix NOMAD 10

The Matrix NOMAD 10 from Matrix Astro Products is a portable extension pier that features a high 300lb. lifting weight yet only weighs 35lbs. and has a remote control 10-inch motorized height adjustment. As the company notes, “All moving elements use precision linear ball bearing slides with hardened and ground […]

Star Hop Trainer App
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Star Hop Trainer App

The Star Hop Trainer App was created for iOS and Android to help those new to using a telescope learn how to find objects to view. In the recently released version App v1.4.0, the publisher has added new “star hops” for users to experience. While seasoned observers may take it […]

Astrophotography CAD
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Astrophotography CAD

Astrophotography CAD is software suite from NovaLab Observatory designed to help astronomers choose, optimize and design astrophotography systems and plan exposure settings for superior imaging under a variety observing conditions. Astrophotography CAD provides the ability to calculate your system’s limiting magnitude, predict SNR and see how changing components will affect […]

ServoCAT
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ServoCAT

BRC Astro has announced that it has reached an agreement to take over the production of ServoCAT which has proven popular for many year for its ability to offer Dobsonian GoTo and Tracking. As Bill Conrad of BRC Astro notes, “It is time to formally announce that the ServoCAT product […]

iOptron HAE69 Mount
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iOptron HAE69 Mount

The iOptron HAE69 mount is the latest and largest introduction in the company’s HAE Dual AZ/EQ series of strain wave gear mounts adding to the iOptron HAE29 and HAE43. The iOptron HAE69 mount offers a medium payload through its AZ/EQ dual mount head that weighs less than 20lbs and provides […]

Astrospheric Android Beta
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Astrospheric Android Beta

An Astrospheric Android beta test launch has been announced by the publishers of Astrospheric. As the publishers note, “Over the last few years, we’ve added a lot of new features to Astrospheric (yay), causing the code base to grow (boo). Unfortunately, we haven’t updated the way we deliver new content […]

Chiricahua Sky Village
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Chiricahua Sky Village

Chiricahua Sky Village is an astronomy complex in southern Arizona located 100 miles southeast of Tucson. The organizers have announced that they will be adding 20 new acres to the facility. As they note in their announcement, “We are pleased to announce that Chiricahua Sky Village in southeast Arizona has […]

PlateSolveCam
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PlateSolveCam

PlateSolveCam is an iOS app in beta that provides the ability for plate solving on your iPhone or iPad. As the publisher notes, “It is a simple app that plate solves the night sky instantly on an iOS smart device. The special thing about this app is that you get […]