Celestron is expanding their smartphone-compatible telescopes within its lineup of Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonians. Joining the StarSense Explorer 8” and 10” Dobsonians is a new StarSense Explorer 12″ Dobsonian. With a large 12″ Newtonian reflector optical tube, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial […]
The updated Wanderer Astro WandererRotator Mini V2 is a lightweight and ultra low-profile M54 motorized camera rotator. It is capable of high speed and precision, at up to 4.5 degrees/second with better than 0.1 degree accuracy. At only 10mm thick, the Mini rotator is ideal for setups where backfocus is […]
The Astro-Tech AT60EDP Astrograph from Astronomics is a unique apochromatic ED Petzval refractor astrograph that has a four lens fully multicoated optical system. It uses two ED elements in its configuration and offers the unique flat field ability inherent with the Petzval design. The telescope provides an exceptionally flat field […]
The OGMA OAG M48 Off-Axis Guider allows astrophotographers to use the same telescope for both guiding and imaging. As the OGMA team notes, “After adding the OAGM48 to your imaging train, the small prism inside the Off-Axis Guider will redirect a portion of the star field that usually doesn’t fall […]
The new WandererCover V4-EC Motorized Flat Panel from Wanderer Astro takes all the work out of making flats. This latest version has a built-in micro encoder that can accurately feedback the position of the cover in real time, making high-precision opening and closing possible. There is no longer the need […]
The next Masters of PixInsight Workshop continues their “PixInsight for Newbies” series and will be hosted virtually on October 31, 2023 at 7 PM EDT by Warren Keller and Dr. Ron Brecher. As the team notes, “Now that you’ve begun to harness PixInsight’s powerful toolkit, it’s time to take it […]
Rouz Astro is offering lightweight Vixen dovetails to mount accessories on telescopes. The dovetails are CAD designed and 3D printed for maximum strength to weight ratio, saving a lot of weight (typically 1/3 of metal) which also improves mount tracking performance. These lightweight Vixen dovetails offer a variety of hole […]
The OPTEC Alnitak 270 case upgrade for the Alnitak Flip Flat and Dust Cover allows for 270-degree rotation of the swing arm. This allows the light panel to fully open and stow beside the OTA, reducing the impact of wind gusts and stray light reflections. There is also a custom […]
The Askar APO120 Triplet Refractor is a versatile imaging and visual telescope with the option of a 1.0x flattener and 0.8x focal reducer. It is the latest addition to Askar’s line of modular telescopes joining the recently introduced Askar 103APO triplet refractor. As a modular telescope system, the Askar APO120 […]
The Buckeyestargazer Shop is now offering a new design of its QHY 36mm Filter Centering Masks which are an essential accessory for easily mounting filters in a filter wheel and preventing light leaks. These newly redesigned Filter Centering Masks for QHY filter wheels and 36mm filters are thinner and even […]
The Astra180 USB All Sky Camera from StarSync Trackers is a great tool to see sky conditions to aid your astronomy work or to just enjoy unique nighttime and daytime views of the sky. The Astra180 USB Camera is a USB astronomy camera in a weatherproof housing enclosure that can […]
Keeping pace with the current rapidly developing technology environment, the iOptron HAE69 and HAE69EC SWG mounts have evolved into the iOptron HAE69B iMate. As the iOptron team notes, “These lightweight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at less […]