Amateur astronomy in July will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. The Sky-Watcher team will take a deep dive into amateur astronomy in July for 2023. From the full Moon, comets, meteor showers to a selection of deep sky targets to image and observe. They […]
Author: Stuart Parkerson
iOptron Electronic Automatic Focuser
The iOptron Electronic Automatic Focuser (iEAF) is designed to work with Crayford and Rack-and-Pinion focusers and is powered by a 5V USB port. The focuser allows for precise focus control for deep-sky and planetary imaging. And while the iEAF simplifies focuser control, the convenience of automatic focusing is probably more […]
Celestron StarSense Autoguider
The Celestron StarSense Autoguider is an all-in-one solution for observing and imaging that is deceptively powerful and compact as it connects a Celestron mount to enhance its pointing accuracy and helps you create sharp, long-exposure images with ease. Whether you are an experienced astroimager or just starting in the hobby, […]
Opotlong L-Ultimate Light Pollution Filter
The Opotlong L-Ultimate Light Pollution Filter is a 3nm dual band designed to drastically reduce the effect of light pollution. The filter isolates the nebulae emissions into H-Alpha (red) and OIII (green-blue). It is effective in blocking light pollution, maximizing the signal from nebulae and darkening the sky background. This […]
Founder Optics Diagonal
The new Founder Optics diagonal is offered in 1.25” and 2” versions. These well made accessories are an essential part of any telescope setup as they allow the observer to view objects in an upright position, so that they can easily be seen in a comfortable position. The Founder Optics […]
Tele Vue Reducer
A new Tele Vue reducer is now available for Tele Vue NP Imaging System telescopes. The Tele Vue NPR-2073 0.8x Reducer for NP Scopes is specifically designed to be used with the Tele Vue NP127is and NP101is Imaging System telescopes. This new Tele Vue reducer minimizes vignetting with camera sensors […]
ZWO Full Frame Reducer
The newest ZWO Full Frame Reducer lineup comes in several iterations designed specifically for ZWO apos. The FF65APO 0.75× full frame reducer integrates with the ZWOFF65APO. This ZWO Full Frame Reducer offers a four-element optical design and has a reduction factor of 0.75x, which gives the ZWOFF65APO f/6.4 astrograph a […]
ZWO ASI462MM Camera
The ZWO ASI462MM Camera is the successor to the ZWO ASI290MM planetary camera and offers an excellent option for planetary, lunar and solar imaging. It utilizes the Sony IMX 462 sensor which includes STARVIS technology for better adaptation to low light conditions. The camera offers low readout noise, particularly at […]
Mounting Kit for ZWO ASIAIR
The Mounting Kit for ZWO ASIAIR from Photoastro allows flexible mounting of the ZWO ASIAIR (Pro/Plus/Mini) on the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED with a belt drive for the ZWO EAF and a raster plate for mounting of a guide scope or other accessories. The mounting plate is placed on the top […]
Southern Hemisphere Astrophotography Competition
A Southern Hemisphere Astrophotography Competition is being hosted by nPAE Precision Astro Engineering Limited. Participants can enter by sending in their favorite Southern Hemisphere object – these can be a Deep Space Object (DSO), Planetary, Lunar or Solar image. Participants can enter a maximum of 2 photos and the images […]
Player One Uranus-C PRO Camera
The Player One Uranus-C PRO camera is a planetary imaging camera which offers one of the first cooled cameras utilizing the Sony IMX585 1/1.2″ CMOS color sensor. The 2.9um pixel size accommodates a well depth of 38.8Ke with a total of 8.3MP (the resolution is 3856*2180), and the diagonal is […]
Luminos Pro Updates
Luminos Pro updates offered in Version 10.5 have been announced by the publisher, Wobbleworks. Available on iOS, it offers an all-in-one mobile astronomy app, with a wide range of features for star gazing, observing with a telescope, and exploring the galaxy in 3D. Luminos Pro has vast databases of nearly […]