In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the Masuyama 1.25”, 53° Premium Eyepieces are made with some of the best glass he has seen in eyepieces; Dr. Dire does double duty as he demonstrates how the Askar FRA 400 makes a great portable travel scope for visual use and is an outstanding instrument for wide-field astronomical imaging; Matt Harmston describes a beginner’s approach to remote video astronomy requiring only basic viewing gear; Curtis Macchioni shows how inexpensive 12-volt power banks may not perform as 12-volt batteries in the field and what you need to know; plus industry news, new products and more!