Monochrome and color astronomy cameras will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. In the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will check out the world of astronomy cameras which comes down to two choices: Monochrome and Color. The team will take a look at the advantages and […]
Author: Stuart Parkerson
Nebulosity Will Become Open Source
The astroimaging program Nebulosity will become open source according to its creator, Craig Stark. In a recent announcement Stark stated, “Nebulosity is turning 16 years old this fall, having started back in 2005. Those were the days of Window XP, OS X 10.4 (Tiger), and my now college-aged child being […]
Askar AF Adapter Kit ACL200
The Askar AF Adapter Kit ACL200 is an adapter and mounting set that allows the connection of ZWO EAF motors to the Askar ACL200 camera lens and to offer motorized focusing. The kit includes an Askar VDP dovetail plate, belt and black shield for the EAF. It can be used […]
SkyX Astronomy and Imaging Software
The SkyX astronomy and imaging software and how it works with Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. In the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will check out SkyX Astronomy and imaging software which is one of the most powerful astronomy control software […]
ZWO 5V EAF
The ZWO 5V EAF is the latest iteration of the ZWO EAF (Electric Automatic Focuser). The 5V EAF is an upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF electronic focuser which enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging. Compared to its previous version, the main change of ZWO […]
SharpStar 13028HNT
The SharpStar 13028HNT hyperbolic Newtonian astrograph delivers premium performance offering a compact 130mm f/2.8 reflector that uses an innovative optical design and multiple precision elements to provide a 44mm image circle that fills 36mmx44mm full-frame sensors with a 6.9 degree field of view. This is the perfect instrument for astrophotographers […]
Askar FMA230
With the Askar FMA230, Sharpstar Optics has created a powerful triplet APO refractor with unique visual and photographic application possibilities. In just a few steps, the APO telephoto lens becomes a compact astronomical telescope, a guide scope or a powerful spotting scope for landscape observation. The triplet APO objective allows […]
Rigel System STEPPER Motor Kits for Askar FMA135
The Rigel System STEPPER Motor Kits for Askar FMA135 are part of Rigel System’s nSTEP and STEPPER Motor Kits for camera lenses and telescope focus rings which offer the ability to motorize your camera or telescope focus ring with Rigel System’s powerful stepper motor for the ultimate in accurate auto-focusing. […]
Star Parties for August 2021
Its nice to report that the in-person star party circuit is opening up in North America. Here are some highlights of star parties for August 2021. Nebraska Star Party Location: Valentine, Nebraska Website: http://www.nebraskastarparty.org/ Dates: August 1 – 6, 2021 The Nebraska Star Party offers awesome astronomical views from Merritt […]
Rigel nFRAME Astroimaging Stepper and Controller
The Rigel nFRAME Astroimaging Stepper and Controller now offers a solution for imagers who have the William Optics Reducer 61R Flattener Rotator, the M-CAA92 or M-CAA63 camera rotator. This Rigel Systems low cost solution for automation from your PC is simple and effective and doesn’t add any length to your […]
Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50DX
The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50DX will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. In the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will check out the smallest apo in the Sky-Watcher line up, the Evoguide 50DX, taking close up look at its features and capabilities. The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50DX is […]
What to See With a Telescope in July
What to see with a telescope in July will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. In the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will check out the night skies of July; from the full moon, comets, meteor showers to a selection of deep sky targets to image […]