The Antlia Filter Drawer System offers an inexpensive and easy way for simple changing of astronomy imaging filters with convenient connectivity to cameras and telescopes. Due to the optical depth of 20mm, the filter system can be used with telescopes that have a high focal ratio. The Antlia Filter Drawer […]
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ZWO EAF to Celestron SCT Brackets
The Buckeyestargazer Shop is creating a line of ZWO EAF brackets to mount the EAF onto various Celestron SCTs and will be expanding to other scopes as well. Joel Short, an astroimaging enthusiast located in Northern Indiana and owner of the Buckeyestargazer Shop says, “Please note that these images are […]
Rigel System STEPPER Motor Kits for Stellarvue Camera Rotator
The Rigel System STEPPER Motor Kits for Stellarvue Camera Rotator 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 […]
In Person Star Parties for September and October 2021
Its nice to report that the in-person star party circuit is opening up in North America. Here are some highlights of in person star parties for September and October 2021. Note, that these events may be affected by the latest Covid 19 related scenarios. Rocky Mountain Star Stare Location: Walsenberg, […]
William Optics FLT 91
The William Optics FLT 91 is the apochromatic refractor designed to perform for both visual and photographic astronomers who desire a midsize telescope. The three-element optical design features a 91mm aperture using FPL-53 glass. The STM coatings and superb quality provide excellent optical performance and great value. The William Optics […]
Star Parties for August and September 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 and September 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 […]
iOptron iGuider Autoguider
The iOptron iGuider Autoguider System includes a small, portable mini guiding scope and an iGuider camera makes tracking guide stars incredibly easy. The iGuider Autoguider System comes with the iGuide camera and iGuide 30 mm guidescope. Equipped with a resolution of 6.44 arcsec/pixel, the iOptron iGuider package works great for […]
Stellarvue SVX127D Refractor
The Stellarvue SVX127D Refractor is the latest doublet that the company has announced this year. In addition to a 102mm SVX-series doublet, Stellarvue will be releasing the brand new SVX127D 127mm f/8 doublet in late 2021. Announced earlier this year, the Stellarvue SVX102D was the first doublet the company has […]
Monochrome and Color Astronomy Cameras
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 […]
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 […]