The latest version of the DeepSkyStacker update 5.1.0 is now available after beta testing version 5.0. As the publisher notes, “This release is the start of the process of converting the code to Qt so that it can be ported to platforms other than Windows. Only 64 bit versions of […]
The Rouz Astro OTA Balance Offset Kit is designed for fine tuning unbalanced telescopes caused by things like filter wheels, focus motors, guidescopes, and more. Available for Vixen or Losmondy dovetails, the unique design is extra rigid thanks to the carbon fiber tube, aluminum alloy clamp and carbon fiber composite […]
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 found to be essential for amateur astronomers.” New products now available from […]
The MWD Astronomy Autofocus Clutch Manual Release Coupler provides the ability to switch between autofocus and manual adjustment in seconds without tools. As the MWD Astronomy team notes, “Simply tighten or loosen the collar to switch modes of focus which protects your motor and focuser gears if you run out […]
The new DWARF II smart telescope joins the growing list of robotic telescopes using smart technology. It is a compact smart telescope controlled by your smartphone under the control of the DWARFLAB App and is being offered at an introductory price point of $395US which places it in cost space […]
The Founder Optics FOT86 Triplet Apo is a high performing 3-element ED APO triplet refractor designed in Japan and manufactured by Founder Optics in Tiawan. For the FOT86 refractor Founder Optics adopted 2 ED glass lenses of S-FPL 53 and S-FPL 51. In addition to the ED lenses, they incorporate […]
Amateur Astronomy Outreach will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. During the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will sit down and discuss amateur astronomy outreach and education with Athena Frost, a physics educator and Griffith Observatory museum guide. The Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast is a live […]
The Founder Optics FOT106 Triplet Apo is a high performing 3-element ED APO triplet refractor designed in Japan and manufactured by Founder Optics in Tiawan. For the FOT106 refractor Founder Optics adopted 2 ED glass lenses of S-FPL 53 and S-FPL 51. In addition to the ED lenses, they incorporate […]
Solar Snap is a new solar eclipse smart phone solar filter that that was developed by former Hubble Space Telescope Astronomer, Dr. Doug Duncan. The Solar Snap kit includes solar eclipse-viewing lenses designed specifically for use with smartphones along with the Solar Snap app offered in an iOS version on […]
The team behind the Galileoscope telescope project is working with Explore Scientific to create a Galileoscope Solar Kit that includes a safe solar filter and sunshade. The Galileoscope is a wonderful telescope for observing solar eclipses – and for observing sunspots on any sunny day (and the Moon, planets, and […]
The Vespera Hygrometer Sensor from Vaonis helps battle fogging, which is one of the many enemies of amateur astronomers. In a cold or humid environment, droplets and fog can form on the lens of telescopes and cameras, affecting both the quality of observation and photos. Vespera’s anti-fog system will activate […]
The new APM 12 x 56 MS ED Binoculars are the latest in the APM Magnesium Series. The main advantage to the new binoculars is the wide-angle eyepiece, which achieves a FOV of 72°. In addition, the image brightness and resolution is better compared to standard 12×50 binoculars. All APM […]