The Antlia SII EDGE narrowband filters optimize the FWHM (full width half maximum) to 4.5nm bandpass. The suppression of optical density (OD) 5 on unwanted wavelengths and the transmittance characteristics found in the Antlia 3nm Pro series has been incorporated into the 4.5nm EDGE narrowband filters. The result is that […]
Takahashi America has announced that its TSA-120 refractor is now available with a Starlight Feathertouch Focuser Kit. The TSA series is a member of Takahashi’s line of triplet refractors. In the TSA design, an ED glass lens is placed between two lenses, with air spacing in between. The resulting system […]
The Berlebach REPORT 272 Astronomy Tripod is a workhorse that offers a new, modular mounting head. The light magnesium mounting head serves as module for 10 different inserts which are suitable for a variety of small telescope mounts. The module insert can be changed using a special wrench which is […]
StellaLyra telescopes are a house brand offered by First Light Optics and are designed and manufactured to a high standard by Guan Sheng Optical (GSO) in Taiwan. Among the most recent introductions are a line of Newtonian and Dobsonian telescopes. StellaLyra Newtonian Telescopes All StellaLyra Newtonian telescopes feature GSO aluminized […]
The Rockland Astronomy Club as announced that NEAF/NEAIC 2022 has been postponed till 2023. The club issued this statement: Due to ongoing Covid and world economy concerns and impacts on product availability, NEAF has been confronted with significantly lower participation rates for 2022 than anticipated. RAC has concluded, after considerable […]
The William Optics RedCat 71 is a 71-mm f/4.9 refractor that features a 350mm focal length which is well suited for taking widefield images of the night sky. It offers a Petzval design with a doublet front element incorporating FPL-53 glass, plus a single central element and a single rear […]
A Sky-Watcher Evolux Reducer/Corrector is now available for the all new Sky-Watcher Evolux ED series of doublet apochromatic refractors which offer an update of the company’s classic Evostar series with key upgrades in the optics and mechanics. Designed for the astrophotographers looking to complement their lightweight, widefield, grab-and-go imaging setup, […]
The all new Sky-Watcher Evolux ED series of doublet apochromatic refractors offer an update of the company’s classic Evostar series with key upgrades in the optics and mechanics. Designed for the astrophotographers looking to complement their lightweight, widefield, grab-and-go imaging setup, Evolux is also well suited for visual astronomy as […]
The Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm filter is a dual line-pass filter which was designed to be used primarily with one-shot color (OSC) cameras such as DSLR’s or astronomical OSC cameras. It can also be used as a narrowband filter for monochrome cameras to save imaging time. The advanced multi-coatings […]
The TS-Optics TSR62Q offers a 62mm f/8.4 4-element flat field refractor that offers a transportable and versatile instrument for observing or astroimaging. This refractor is a great entry-level telescope that performs in a way that experienced amateur astronomers will appreciate for such a compact and sharp telescope. The TS-Optics TSR62Q […]
The Explore Scientific USB Power Bank with Red LED Flashlight offers power to spare for your telescope mount, smart devices, cameras or other equipment in the field. This reliable rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery has a capacity of 8300 mAh with an output of 12v that connects to a supplied power cord […]
For those looking for an astronomy vacation in France, the Little French Fancy is a destination worth considering. The property sits on the edge of France’s latest international dark sky reserve, the Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin. The destination is located at 2400ft on the top of a […]