In this issue Curtis Macchioni walks through the options on choosing a mount for EEA; Jim Thompson offers a detailed summary of his investigation into the origin and nature of halos around bright stars caused by the presence of a filter; Matt Harmston describes his visual observing experiences under light-polluted […]
In this issue Thomas Fowler demonstrates how the Avalon Linear Telescope Mounts’ are as aesthetically beautiful as they are technologically advanced; Curtis Macchioni goes in the field to test the EBL Voyager 1000; Jim Thompson takes a deep dive into the new trend of ultra-narrowband filters; Richard Hill provides a […]
In this issue Matt Harmston and Jack Huerkamp take the new MallinCam SkyRaider SolarCam through its paces for solar system viewing; Dr. James Dire shows that the Unistellar eVscope 2 can offer pleasing views that rival looking through an eyepiece; Matt Harmston does double duty as he demonstrates that doing […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire shows he is extremely happy with the performance of the GSO 10-inch classical Cassegrain which has become one of his favorite telescopes for visual use and it has proved to be a very capable instrument of lunar and planetary imaging; Curtis Macchioni discusses how […]
In this issue SkyShed’s Wayne Parker introduces the new SkyShed POD-S and walks through all of the new features available with the new POD model; Paul Temple shows how the Orion G4 camera is perfect for those starting out in imaging, especially for low-cost, easy, wide field viewing using short […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire takes a deep dive into how TheSky Imaging Bundle is a complete set of software to meet the needs of any astroimager or telescope user; Curtis Macchioni discusses choosing a telescope for EEA; John Crisp shows how the iOptron Tri-Pier 360 offers the flexibility […]
In this issue the AAVSO’s Lindsay Ward discusses how any amateur astronomer can support the organization’s scientific work; Curtis Macchioni takes a deep dive into mini-pcs for EEA and astrophotography; Dr. James Dire provides advice for purchasing that first telescope; Dr. Dire does double duty in this issue in reviewing […]
In this issue Don Pensack, owner of www.EyepiecesEtc.com, discusses how in today’s eyepiece market, there is a lot of confusion about eyepiece characteristics and problems; Curtis Macchioni takes a deep dive into the evolution of camera assisted viewing from analog to digital; Duncan Thomas cleans up his act with the […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130 is a fun telescope to use and offers more celestial objects than most of us can observe in one night, or a lifetime; Curtis Macchioni provides a history of Camera Assisted Viewing; Michael Risch provides an overview […]
In this issue Curtis Macchioni discusses remote Wi-Fi connection options for the field; Dr. James R. Dire test drives the Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED for wide field deep space imaging; Peter Crake offers a guide to designing and organizing custom telescope cases; Joseph Bietry provides an overview of his Melior Apochromat […]
In this issue Jim Thompson offers a multi-band filter shootout; Paul Temple takes a Meade LXD600 Mount and makes it a new chariot for “The Beast” scope; Paul Temple does double duty in this issue as he provides a primer on using parallel-port cameras like the vintage SBIG STS; Erik […]
In this issue Curtis Macchioni takes a deep dive into LiFePO4 batteries and their functionality for astronomy power needs; Paul Temple shows that the 6″ TPO RC offers an excellent design that he is looking forward to many years of quality imaging; Mark Zaslove test the APM 82-MM 90-Degree ED-APO […]