The Meade ACF 0.68x Focal Reducer with 50mm T-thread Adapter enhances the functionality of astrophotography when using Meade’s Advanced Coma Free (ACF) telescopes. By reducing the telescope’s effective focal length and “speeding up” the focal ratio, the 0.68x focal reducer significantly shortens the long exposure times needed to produce images […]
Avalon StarGo Plus Mounts are now available from Avalon Instruments. The Avalon StarGo Plus was introduced in early 2023 featuring a custom Avalon Instruments Raspberry Pi controller offering a complete remote and complete setup management. It is retrogradable for users of the Avalon StarGo GoTo control system and the company […]
The Lunático Astronomía Dragonfly Controller DragonFly Controller provides the ability to remotely-control a roll-off roof observatory. Lunático Astronomía has recently released new firmware and software versions for the Dragonfly, which enable users to achieve enhanced functionality of the Dragonfly macros without need for a computer. Tasks such as enhanced parking […]
Robust, suitable for travel, with excellent optics, the new Omegon Pro APO AP 106 is one of the latest editions of the Omegon Pro APO lineup that was designed for astrophotographers and visual observers who want high performing contrast and performance. With an aperture of just over 4 inches, this […]
The recently introduced OGMA Filter Wheels continues to build upon the offerings from OGMA, which is a new company located in Raleigh, North Carolina that debuted its first astroimaging products at the beginning of 2023. These latest filter wheel offerings include a filter wheel with five positions for 2-inch mounted […]
The Planewave CDK Reducer – OAG Conversion Kit from Rouz Astro offers a unique “Fast OAG” turnkey solution that is designed to enable the use of an Off-Axis Guider (OAG) in conjunction with the Planewave 0.66x focal reducer to achieve a fast focal ratio, a much wider field of view, […]
The New Consolidated Atlas of the Near Side of the Moon Volume 1: Northern Hemisphere by Fredrick toe Laer offers a 133 page book that provides a unique look at features about the Moon that used to have an official name, but have been lost over time. As the author […]
One of 10Micron’s latest projects is the 10Micron AZ 2500 DDS (Direct Drive System), a computerized altazimuth mount with integrated focuser/derotator software control. The direct drive mount is designed for exceptional performance, including high alignment speed and excellent tracking accuracy. The 10Micron AZ 2500 DDS combines the most modern technologies […]
The new Sharpstar 50EDPH offers a compact and lightweight triplet apo optical tube assembly with a 50mm aperture, 275mm focal length and a native focal ratio of f/5.5. Including the dovetail, it has a weight of only 1kg and, when the dew shield is contracted, it measures 196mm which means […]
The Optolong L-Quad Enhance Filter cuts out light pollution from mercury and sodium lamps and produces a nice broadband image with minimal color cast as it performs well for good for star clusters, dark and reflection nebulae, and galaxies from light-polluted skies. In addition to suppressing the transmission of light […]
The new Apertura AD6 introduces “ultra-portability” to the High Point Scientific Apertura Dobsonian lineup which also includes 8”, 10” and 12” versions. Its ease of use is a great option for those new to amateur astronomy and offers all the needed accessories out of the box. It is small enough […]
The William Optics RedCat 51 III represents the latest update to the venerable RedCat 51, now offering the patented William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD). With the WIFD design, the movement of the focuser is integrated inside the main tube assembly providing the benefits of a traditional two speed fine […]