The wifi-Aline collimation tool from Rigel Systems has been updated with new adjustable focus and other new features. The wifi-Aline enhances the accurate collimation of Dobsonian and Newtonian telescopes by sending a real-time video stream of the telescope optics wirelessly to a tablet, phone or computer’s display. It does not […]
Designed for Lunar, Solar mosaic and DSO imaging the Saturn SQR cameras from Player One Astronomy feature the Sony IMX533 CMOS image sensor offering high image quality, high resolution and a square format with virtually no amp glow. The Saturn-C and Saturn-M SQR camera’s IMX533 sensor is based on Sony […]
A Waite Research 20″ f/3.0 telescope mirror has been made available for immediate delivery. The 20″ f/3.0 mirror is on a 1.625″ Supremax-33 substrate which was molded and annealed by United Lens and is a one off, premium telescope mirror. It is coated, center spotted, and has never been mounted in […]
Agema Optics offers Super Doublet Apochromatic Refractors that provide an optical design calculated to provide spectacularly high-contrast star and planet viewing and great color correction. They deliver diffraction-limited images for the visual spectrum and allow both visual observation and digital imaging. The company has announced that it will start producing […]
The Atik Apx26 is the latest addition to the Apx series and Atik’s growing portfolio of CMOS sensor cameras. The camera will be available this summer and will offer innovative features such as in situ levelling and a built in USB hub, while seamlessly integrating with Atik’s advanced software solutions. […]
The Explore Scientific ReflexSight is a new “multi-dot” reticle design in standard 4.0 degree, 2.0 degree, and 0.5 degree circular patterns that prevents blocking stars in the field. The ReflexSight fits on common “dovetail-style” viewfinder bases which will allow the user to attach the device on almost any telescope without […]
The HEM27 and the HEM27EC are iOptron’s new hybrid harmonic drive mounts. These light weight, high payload mounts weigh in at 8.15lbs with a payload capability of 29.74lbs, without a counter weight or shaft. As the iOptron team notes, “We are pleased to introduce a revolutionary new mount family of […]
The ZWO TC40 Tripod offers a large load capacity, great portability with high strength and high impact resistance. ZWO designed this lightweight, yet sturdy, carbon fiber tripod to be the perfect compliment for the ZWO AM5 Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth mount. Weighing in at 5 lb., this tripod is portable and still maintains […]
The Vernonscope 2″ Gold Coated Diagonal has been re-issued in honor of the James Webb Space Telescope. The Gold-coated 1/20th Wave Quartz Star Diagonal is built around a quartz flat with reflective coating and a protective quartz overcoat. The gold coasting provides a warm cast, reduction of blue/violet, amazing contrast, […]
A change to the Vernonscope Dakin Barlows has been announced by the company as it has updated its 2” 2.4X Dakin Barlow design. The 2″ Vernonscope 2.4X Dakin Barlow can be used with telescopes that accept 2” eyepieces. This Barlow is made with very high quality glass lens that gives […]
The Pegasus Astro NYX-101 Harmonic Gear Mount is a portable EQ/ALT-AZ mount that incorporates high precision strain wave (harmonic) gears. The company is in final development of the mount and will be displaying the mount at the Advanced Imaging Conference 2022. The Nyx-101 mount weights 6.2Kg and is capable of […]
Askar universal dovetail rails in Vixen and Losmondy styles are now available. Many dovetail plates have only a few holes and slots for attaching your astronomy accessories. But these high-quality dovetail plates from Askar include plenty of connection points and give you many options to securely attach your tube rings, […]