The iOptron iMate Astronomy Control Box is a single-board computer that features a powerful 64-bit ARM processor with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars planetarium software, Ekos control and automation tool, and INDI drivers. This hardware-software combination will support the use of most current and future devices (cameras, focusers, filter wheels, etc.) allowing […]
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 […]
Two new Player One ZEUS 455 PRO cameras have been released, the ZEUS 455C PRO and ZEUS 455M PRO. Both are cooled cameras and are designed for DSO imaging. The Player One ZEUS 455 PRO cameras are full frame cameras that utilize the Sony IMX294 4/3″ format color sensor. The […]
The newly released update to the classic TEC APO160FL “Yellow Submarine” offers a refractor telescope with 160 mm free aperture and 1760 mm focal length. This updated f/11 version introduces key design changes to optimize color correction offering an apochromatic doublet lens with a fluorite (CaF2) inner element that comes […]
The newly released update to the classic TEC APO200FL offers a “super” planetary refractor telescope with 200 mm free aperture and 2200 mm focal length. This updated f/11 version introduces key design changes to optimize color correction offering an apochromatic doublet lens with a fluorite (CaF2) inner element that comes […]
The Celestron StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian lineup offers a unique, easy to use and functional telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian telescopes are offered in 114mm, 130mm, and 150mm configurations. The Celestron StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian […]
Code Obsession Observatory 2.0 is a major release of the software program which offers an update to its astronomical image management and preprocessing application for macOS. With the release of Code Obsession Observatory 2.0, the software offers an even more functional and full-featured native macOS application for image management specifically […]
The updated Wanderer Astro WandererRotator Lite V2 is an ultra lightweight and low-profile M68 motorized camera rotator. It is capable of high speed and precision, at up to 3.5 degrees/second with better than 0.1 degree accuracy. The wide 68mm aperture offers excellent illumination and the ultra-low 12mm profile is perfect […]
Recently iOptron announced that the iOptron HAE69 and HAE69EC SWG mounts have evolved into the iOptron HAE69 mounts with the initial offering the iOptron HAE69B iMate mount that features a powerful 64-bit ARM based on-board. The company has just announced that they have made available the HAE69 Alt-Az/Eq mounts without […]