The Coronado SolarMax III RichView Filter Set for solar viewing and imaging is available in a number of configurations offering a high performing Hydrogen-alpha filter design that includes a SolarMax III Etalon with blocking filter. Each set offers an external front mounted etalon for use on a high-quality telescope that […]
Author: Stuart Parkerson
AZ100 Mount Goto Motor System
UK based Rowen Astronomy’s Rowen AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount is an impressive feat of engineering that moves your optics in altitude or azimuth – up and down, or side to side – as independent functions and includes the option to lock the mount’s position and to guide it manually. The company […]
Stellalyra Ultra Flat Field Eyepieces
The Stellalyra Ultra Flat Field Eyepieces provide a wide field of view and excellent field curvature correction, so stars are pin-sharp across the entire visible field, even in fast optical systems, They are available in 1.25” and 2’ models. The 1.25” version options include 10mm, 15mm, 18mm and 24mm. There […]
StellaLyra Flat Field TeleXtender
The Stellalyra Flat Field Tel-Extender is a premium quality image amplification lens ideal for high-resolution observing and imaging of the Moon and planets. It is offered in 2-inch 2x and 1.25-inch 3x versions. The Stellalyra Flat Field Tel-Extender lens features a four-element optical design that minimizes field curvature and provides […]
StellaMira 125mm ED Doublet
The StellaMira 125mm ED Doublet f/7.8 Refractor offers fully multi-coated air-spaced doublet optics with ED glass equal to FPL-53 and Lanthanum to deliver high-contrast views with very low chromatic aberration. It includes a sturdy 2.5″ rack and pinion dual-speed focuser with 1:10 fine focusing and integral rotator which provides excellent […]
Sightron Japan Alt-Azimuth Mount
The new Sightron Japan Alt-Azimuth Mount is a high-quality alt-azimuth mount that offers great flexibility and can be operated in three different modes: conventional alt-azimuth, single fork and German equatorial (requires an EQ Wedge). With a maximum payload of 7kg and weighing only 1.45 kg, this highly portable mount is […]
TS-Optics 80mm f/4.8 FPL53 Triplet Apo
The TS-Optics 80mm f/4.8 FPL53 Triplet Apo is a compact apo with FPL53 APO glass that is designed for observing and astrophotography offering a color-free image and solid mechanics. The TS-Optics 80mm f/4.8 FPL53 Triplet Apo incorporates a 3-element 0.8x field corrector that was developed for 80mm f/6 triplet apos […]
Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox V3
The Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox V3 is the flagship of the company’s Powerbox series offering a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi and USB controlled power hub. It features a USB 3.1 Hub which allows you to switch on/off 8 USB ports, 8 12V power outlets, 2 x adjustable outputs (3-12V and 12-24V), 3 […]
Astronomy Magazine 50th Anniversary
In celebration of a half a century of publication, Astronomy Magazine has published a special magazine issue celebrating its 50 years. The Astronomy Magazine 50th Anniversary issue dives into the origins and history of the magazine. As noted by the Astronomy team, on May 27, 1973, a young journalist named […]
Lunt Solar Eclipse Glasses
Lunt Solar Eclipse Glasses feature premium solar filters that reduce the harmful effect of ultraviolet, infrared, and intense visible light rays – creating a sharp, orange-colored image of the Sun. The full lineup of Lunt Solar Eclipse Glasses are completely safe for viewing the Sun and the upcoming “Ring of […]
PiFinder
The PiFinder platform is an open source, all-in-one plate solving telescope finder that can add push-to functionality to any telescope without modifications. As Richard Sutherland, creator of the PiFinder notes, “I’m a visual observer using a 16″ f/4 Dobsonian. The PiFinder is my attempt to improve my time at my […]
CCDciel Image Capture Software
The CCDciel image capture software is available free for the imaging amateur astronomer community. In the latest beta version of CCDCiel there is a new feature called “sensor analysis” where you can test your camera sensor for read noise, linearity and some other parameters. As the publisher notes, “This is […]