The William Optics MiniCat 51, with a 51 mm aperture and a 178 mm focal length, delivers a super-fast f/3.5 focal ratio for deep-sky imaging. It continues the in the venerable tradition of the popular William Optics “Cat” series with an exotic optical design which uses a 6-element Petzval configuration, […]
Announced in May of this year, the DWARF 3 smart telescope is now available for ordering. The DWARF 3 is engineered with a dual-lens configuration: a telephoto lens optimized for deep-sky object imaging and a wide-angle lens for panoramic sky views offering a flexible optical system that provides detailed imaging […]
The ZWO Seestar S30 is an all-in-one smart telescope designed to make astrophotography accessible and simple for those new to astronomy or those who want to maximize their time under the stars. Combining advanced optics, intelligent features, and user-friendly controls, it offers a seamless experience for capturing and sharing celestial […]
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, […]
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 […]
Rigel Systems customizable astronomy flashlights are now available in an array of colors that are customizable upon order. Rigel offers two versions, the Starlite & Skylite, in two styles, mini and water resistant. So, what does customizable actually mean? Upon order you can order from these colors: – 660nm Deep […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Sky Rover Banner Cloud 12x56APO and 15x56APO Binoculars are the latest edition of a series of apo binoculars from Sky Rover that feature double ED glasses, which can reduce chromatic aberration and provide a bright image. The binoculars offer an apochromatic structure which provides higher-quality object details and color […]
Editor’s Note: This news item about the BeaverLab Finder TW2 AI Telescope was written using ChatGPT. With so much content today in the news (and in astro tech surprisingly) that is authored through AI, we thought, because of the technical nature of our subject and our audience, that you would […]
Editor’s Note: This news item about the William Optics Astrophotography Contest was written using ChatGPT. With so much content today in the news (and in astro tech surprisingly) being authored through AI, we thought, because of the technical nature of our subject and our audience, that you would find it […]