Author: Stuart Parkerson

Nightscape Photography Basics with DSLR Cameras
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Nightscape Photography Basics with DSLR Cameras

Last week’s edition of Sky-Watcher’s “What’s Up?” Webcasts covered nightscape photography. Sky-Watcher USA Product Specialist Kevin LeGore provided an in-depth overview of what equipment you need to shoot nightscapes and the process of getting the most out of nightscape imaging. It’s definitely worth checking out! The full episode is available […]

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The GSO 8-Inch Ritchey–Chrétien Telescope

I recently reviewed a Guan Sheng Optical (GSO) 8-inch classical Cassegrain telescope for Astronomy Technology Today. In this article, I review the GSO 8-inch GSO Ritchey–Chrétien.  The classical Cassegrain would be the better choice for visual use, while the Ritchey–Chrétien is the better instrument for astronomical imaging. American astronomer George […]

New Astro Image Processing Service
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New Astro Image Processing Service

Astroimager Kfir Simon has started a new astro image processing service – Image Processing Services (IPS) – to help fellow astroimagers get the most out of their images. The astro image processingofferings include working directly with clients to process specific images, offering one-on-one tutorials on astroimaging techniques/software and series of […]

Dew Controllers
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New Buckeyestargazer Shop Offers Simple and Practical Items for Amateur Astronomers

The Buckeyestargazer Shop offers the amateur astronomy community a new resource for “simple and practical” items. Joel Short, an astroimaging enthusiast located in Northern Indiana, has decided to open a small shop – the Buckeyestargazer Shop –  to make available items he has developed to offer affordable and uncomplicated accessories. […]

Astro-Physics Offers SLR Camera Adapters
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Astro-Physics Offers SLR Camera Adapters

While Astro-Physics is well known for its incredibly built mounts and telescopes, the company also offers a number of accessories built with the same dedication to quality. This includes SLR Camera Adapters. Astro-Physics now offers several different camera adapters for use with a number of camera manufacturers in combination with […]

Meade LX200 Hand Controller Replacement
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Meade LX200 Hand Controller Replacement

Clearline Technology uses modern materials, components, and processes to create replacement parts for the venerable Meade Instruments LX-200 telescope such as its new Meade LX200 Hand Controller. 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 […]