This spring Normand Fullum of UK based Optiques Fullum traveled to New Jersey to install and deliver an insanely large modified Fullum-Folded Newtonian Telescope with a 50” primary mirror, a focal ratio of 3.5 and a fully motorized guiding system. They video’d the one day instillation. Its truly amazing to […]
Adam Block hosts the Adam Block Studios website where he provides instruction on creating beautiful astro images of the Universe through technical proficiency and thoughtful artistry. On the site he provides astro imaging instructional videos and other materials on subjects including PixInsight, Photoshop, and CCDStack. He recently has recently added […]
While the Lunar landing of Apollo 11 inspired generations of people in countless ways, a unique experience in the development phase of the Apollo program inspired Tele Vue’s founder Al Nagler on a journey which would eventually change amateur astronomers’ views of the heavens. As an optical designer at Farrand […]
The 2019 Sony Alpha Awards are in their fourth year, inviting all levels of Australian and New Zealand photographers to enter and showcase their talents and imagery over the last year. The Sony Alpha Awards offers nine categories to enter including Astrophotography, Portrait, Landscape, Nature, Sport and Youth, Seascape, Wedding […]
Rainbow Astro has introduced the new RST-135 Robotic Mount which uses a type of gear called a strain wave gear. Due to the strong force provided by the strain wave gear and motor, a counterweight is not needed. The mount weighs in at only 3.3kg (7.27lbs) and can carry a […]
Lunt Solar Systems has introduced the LS130THa, the company’s first 100% modular designed convertible telescope. The new triplet refractor replaces the Lunt Solar Systems LS152THa telescope and provides the opportunity to own a complete travelling telescope. Simply change from daytime viewing (through etalons) to nighttime viewing (without etalons) in minutes. […]
Niels Haagh hosts the website Astronomical Telescopes and Mounts Explained for Amateurs. He recently posted the second article in a series covering astrophotography using Alt-Az telescope mounts. The article, titled Alt-Az Mounts for Long Exposure Astrophotography – Camera Rotators, offers insight into the most advanced type of Alt-Az astrophotography using […]
If you are tired of carrying multiple power packs and dealing with a of jumble of power and data cables, the new Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox v2 power control unit is the perfect solution. The Ultimate Powerbox v2 (UPBv2 in short) offers a significant upgrade from the original Ultimate Powerbox. […]
Clearline Technology Corporation uses modern materials, components, and processes to create replacement parts for the venerable Meade Instruments LX-200 telescope. Among its current lineup are the Motor Encoder Board – LX200 Classic/LXD650/LXD750; Calibration Tool for LX200 Motor Encoder Board; and a Boot-Up Emulator for the Meade LX200 Hand Controller. A […]
Wood Wonders has announced an updated size of its One Drawer Eyepiece Case created as a result of customizations requested by customers. The number one request was for more room in the telescope eyepiece section. Making the eyepiece section the same size as the company’s Two Drawer Case provides the […]
Continuing its innovation in mounting options, iOptron has Introduced the CEM40 and CEM40EC next-generation, center-balance equatorial mounts. The head weighs in at only 15.8 lbs. yet can support a payload of up to 40 lbs. An integrated electronic polar finder scope (iPolar) ensures accurate alignment even at times when the […]
The Galileoscope educational telescope kit has a new home: Explore Scientific. The Arkansas-based maker of telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, and other astronomical gear, founded by Scott Roberts in 2008 after he spent nearly 30 years working for other optics manufacturers and dealers, assumes responsibility for the production, distribution, and marketing of […]