GraXpert is a new open-source software program that is designed to remove gradients from astroimages. Gradients are gradual changes in brightness that are not part of an astroimage and are caused by external interference. Causes can include light pollution or incorrect or missing flat correction and can also be from […]
The next Masters of PixInsight Workshop continues their popular “Newbie” workshop series and will be hosted virtually on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at 7 PM EDT. The Newbie Workshop series by Warren Keller and Dr. Ron Brecher is designed to take participants from a simple 11-step processing workflow and build […]
The Apertura Armored USB Hub from High Point Scientific is a heavily protected, six port USB hub that offers automated and non-intrusive smart protections. The USB hub has integrated overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, over voltage protection, under voltage protection and reverse polarity protection. This resilient device has been engineered […]
The Sky-Watcher Wave Strainwave Mount series expands the company’s mount lineup with two new harmonic strainwave gear mounts – the Wave 100i Strainwave Mount and the Wave 150i Strainwave Mount. The unique design of the Wave mounts offers zero backlash and accurate GoTo. Functionality includes dual AZ/EQ tracking modes, integrated […]
The new Optec Hercules Rotating Focuser is a camera rotator that also focuses, streamlining two crucial components for astrophotographers. It seamlessly integrates with a telescope setup offering a compact design, advanced features, and precise focus control. Slightly smaller and compact than its big brother, the Gemini focusing rotator, it provides […]
The Altair TRI-RGB 2″ Light Pollution Filter is designed for both broadband and narrowband targets. It offers functionality for broadband objects such as mixed emission/reflection nebulae, comets, dust clouds and galaxies and allows the major emission nebulae lines through. The TRI-RGB filter works well with both fast or slow focal […]
The Askar 71F refractor from Sharpstar Optics is a quadruplet APO design offering 71mm aperture, 490mm focal length and a native focal ratio of f/6.9. With its quadruplet air spaced ED design, it removes chromatic aberrations offering sharp and pinpoint images for both astroimaging as well as observing. The Askar […]
The Artesky 2″ Laser Collimator 650nm enables precise collimation of a Newtonian or Ritchey-Chrétien telescope. The collimator is powered by two AAA batteries and is crafted from brushed aluminum with a precisely calculated diameter of 2″ (50.8mm), fitting perfectly into a focuser. The projected laser beam, certified with a wavelength […]
The ZWO ASI678MM camera is among the latest offerings from ZWO providing an excellent mono camera option for planetary, lunar and solar imaging. It utilizes the latest Sony IMX678 sensor with Sony’s STARVIS 2 technology which helps produce exceptional image quality through its back illuminated sensor design. The increased sensitivity […]
The Pegasus Astro SmartEye is a hybrid device that offers an advanced light-sensitive image sensor that transitions between Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) and traditional eyepiece observing. The SmartEye easily slots into a telescope focuser, just like a regular optical eyepiece. For more advanced imagers, SmartEye is also a versatile astro-camera […]
The Apertura 75Q refractor from High Point Scientific is a fully corrected quintuplet refractor utilizing Sharpstar FCD optics. Designed specifically for astrophotography, the Apertura 75Q provides near-perfect color correction and full-frame compatibility without the need for an external flattener. The Apertura 75Q refractor offers a Petzval design that eliminates the […]
The Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply from High Point Scientific offers a large EV-grade lithium ion battery pack for remote astroimaging and more. It offers astronomy industry standard 5.5×2.1mm output ports, USB-A, USB-C PD 100W, 120V AC and all the essential cables needed for a comprehensive remote power supply. […]