In this issue Dr. James R. Dire shows how the Celestron StarSense Autoguider makes visual observing and imaging more efficient and fun; Jim Thompson evaluates the performance of a selection of H-α filters, ranging in bandwidth from >100nm down to 3nm; Matt Harmston helps give advice for when you are […]
The ASCOM Alpaca Initiative has created a new, nontechnical website that is meant to provide public outreach to help generate awareness and interest in Alpaca and ASCOM Universal APIs for astronomical devices. The ASCOM Alpaca Initiative was created in 2018 to provide a compatible universal interface, which runs on any […]
The Askar 140 APO f/7 Triplet Refractor is a versatile imaging and visual telescope with the option of a 1.0x flattener and 0.8x focal reducer. It is the latest addition to Askar’s line of modular telescopes joining the recently introduced Askar 103APO and 140APO triplet refractors. The Askar APO140 utilizes […]
Galactic Stone & Ironwork has announced that it has a large supply of meteorites available for the holiday season as well as new items including 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 […]
The new iOptron HAZ71 Alt-Az strain wave gear mount is the latest to join the iOptron family of strain wave gear mounts. This relatively compact heavier payload mount easily accommodates both binoculars and/or telescope through its multi position saddle that can be located on a “top” or “side” configuration to […]
As we noted earlier this year, SharpCap 4.1 has been released out of beta. One of the cool new features of the latest version release update is Planetary Live Stacking. SharpCap is an easy-to-use and powerful astronomy camera capture tool that can be used with dedicated astronomy cameras, solar cameras, […]
The QHY QFocuser is an electronic focuser designed with motorized fine focus control and is offered in Standard and High Precision versions. The Standard version comes with a reducing motor that is capable of carrying up to 10 kg. The High Precision version of the QHY QFocuser offers a non-reducing […]
A number of new accessories from Orion Telescopes and Binoculars are now available. 5.5-lb. Counterweight for EQ-13 and EQ-26 Mounts For heavier telescopes and those used with heavier accessories, an extra counterweight or two may be needed to provide proper balance. Balancing an equatorial mount is important for smooth motion […]
The new ZWO ASI715MC is an uncooled color planetary and guiding camera that utilizes the Sony IMX715 sensor. It offers a low readout noise, high QE of 80% and a small pixel size of 1.45um. The sensitive 8.46 megapixel Sony IMX715 offers a 1/2.8” (5.6×3.2mm) sized sensor with a full […]
If you are looking for astronomy themed gift ideas, StarGeezerStuff has over 200 items in various styles and colors. StarGeezerStuff was started in 2016 by John and Laura Verderame as a fun and creative outlet. John is the “stargeezer” of the pair. An avid amateur astronomer for decades, he has […]
Cable Routers for Celestron telescopes are now available from the Buckeyestargazer Shop. Joel Short, an astroimaging enthusiast located in Northern Indiana, opened the Buckeyestargazer Shop to make available items he has developed to offer affordable and uncomplicated accessories. As Short comments, “These are simple and practical items that I have […]
The Rigel Quik Finder Dew Shield and Heater from R-Sky Astro Instruments offers a 2 in 1 solution to the problem of dew and frost. The Rigel Quik Finder is a popular accessory as it makes star hopping easy by projecting 1/2 and 2 Degree Red circles in focus with […]
