In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the new Askar FRA 400 makes a great portable travel scope for visual use and is an outstanding instrument for wide-field astronomical imaging; Rob Pettengill walks through how PS Align Pro has the pieces for an electronic Push-To device; Mike Weasner discusses […]
In this issue John Crisp is two years in and still in love with his iOptron CEM120 mount; Mark Zaslove demonstrates how Lunático Astronomía’s Pocket Cloud Watcher offers a big alarm in a small package; Dr. James Dire shows that the Celestron Luminos eyepieces are a must for anyone looking […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how SkyTools 4 offers functionality not found in other software packages; Mike Weasner views the moon, planets, and deep sky objects with Explore Scientific’s 2″ 14MM 100° and 2″ 5.5MM 100° eyepieces; John Crisp Explains why iOptron has a winner in the Tri- […]
In this issue Publisher Stuart Parkerson takes a look at the Golden Years of Astronomy through the eyes of reader and contributor Richard “Rik” Hill; Matt Harmston shows how the SkyShed POD is a game changer; Dr. James Dire test drives Explore Scientific’s Focal Extenders; Richard “Rik” Hill provides a […]
In this issue Dr. James R. Dire’s review shows how Celestron has really hit a home run with its new StarSense Explorer Telescopes; By Rob Pettengill shows how beautiful things come in small packages with the William Optics Redcat 51; James L. Chen demonstrates how the NexStar Evolution 6 and […]
In this issue Publisher Stuart Parkerson discusses the history of telescope innovation that continues today; Rob Pettengill, Ph.D. offers a technique for blind smart-phone equatorial wedge or Gem polar alignment; Matt Harmston explains a beginner’s approach to remote video astronomy requiring only basic viewing gear; Jim Meadows offers a plus […]
In this issue Publisher Stuart Parkerson talks about opportunities to share amateur astronomy; Matt Harmston shows how the Mallincam Skyraider is the fast track to a deep sky; Simon Tang provides a technical overview of the pros and cons of Canon’s new EOS RA astronomy camera; Mike Weasner try’s out […]
In this issue Publisher Stuart Parkerson takes a look at the world’s only working Armillary Sphere, a precursor to the first telescopes; Dr. James Dire shows how the GSO 8-inch Ritchey–Chrétien is an ideal mid-sized instrument for CCD imaging; Matt Harmston and Jeff Hammond take a dive into Live High […]
In this issue we preview an opportunity for you to own a dream telescope complex; Matt Harmston shows how the QHY Polemaster offers fine polar alignment in short order; we visit with Skyshed’s Wayne Parker to talk about the new Starships Project which offers an opportunity for any organization to […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire tests drives the new GSO 8-inch Classical Cassegrain; Publisher Stuart Parkerson provides an overview of Telescopi Italiani’s ambitious launch into high end astrographs; Mike Wiesner shows how the ZWO Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector is an excellent aid to remove color fringing on planets due to […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire provides advice on viewing and imaging the 2019 Transit of Mercury; Matt Harmston demonstrates how the MallinCam HD-10 CMOS Video Camera delivers high quality imagery and permits a streamlined workflow both with and without a PC; Dr. James Dire offers his experiences with equipment […]
In this issue Matt Harmston shares his very personal journey on making the astronomy hobby accessible for special needs populations and in doing so offers a wealth of advice on outreach; Mark Zaslove test drives the Rainbow Astro RST-150H mount; Matt Harmston does double duty with his insight in live […]