In this issue Matt Harmston test drives the new Baader 6.5nm CMOS-Optimized Narrowband Filters; Mark Zaslove takes his astroimaging efforts on the road with the innovative Roofnest Hard-Shell Rooftop Tent; Dr. James Dire does double duty with reviews on the Explore Scientific AR152 Achromatic Refractor and the iOptron Cube Pro; […]
In this issue Matt Harmston shows how the MallinCam DS26cTEC offers versatility in purpose and versatility in performance; Ted Wolf describes the benefits of utilizing an apartment telescope; Mike Weasner test drives the Phone Skope Digiscoping Adapter System; Rob Pettengill discusses how to print and display astrophotography; plus industry news, […]
In this issue Rob Pettengill, Ph.D. reveals how the ASIAIR Plus is an all in one astrophotography solution, including an easy to use polar alignment; Jim Thompson, P.Eng demonstrates an innovative way to measure backyard light pollution; Donald Pensack offers an eyepiece selection primer; Erik Wilcox shows how the Explore […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED with a field flattener may very well be the most affordable 50mm Apo-quality imaging system on the market; Mike Weasner demonstrates how, the no matter what your sky conditions, using the Explore Scientific 2″ UHC Filter will enhance […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the Sky-Watcher USA Heritage 150 Tabletop Dobsonian is one of the best telescopes available for under $300; Thomas Fowler demonstrates how the 115mm APM/LZOS is a great scope if you’re looking for something easily portable but still capable of extremely sharp, crystal […]
In this issue Matt Harmston examines quick image acquisition with video cameras and the choice between digging deep into the details of just a few targets, or going after many within a single session; Paul Temple shows how to build a low-cost “budget” observing station; Mark Zaslove dives into the […]
Our inaugural issue of Solar Technology Today magazine will be available soon here! In the meantime, we hope that you enjoy our Definitive Equipment Guide to Viewing and Imaging the Sun, a new publication that provides an easy-to-consume introduction to the technological options for viewing and imaging the Sun including […]
In this issue Mark Zaslove demonstrates how the Knightware SQM Reader Pro 3 and Unihedron SQM Meter are a great combination to provide scientific data for the Globe at Night Monitoring Network; Michael Risch walks through Baader Planetarium’s installation of new telescopes and mounts for the historic Rodewisch Observatory; Curtis […]
In this issue Robert Buchheim provides an overview of astronomical spectroscopy and his experiences with the Shelyak Alpy; Thomas Fowler offers an in-depth overview of how to optimize your astrophotography configuration to minimize exposure time and maximize detail; Norm Butler builds an ATM GoTo astro-bino chair; Richard Wright, Jr. goes […]
In this issue Rafael Fiol designs and 3d-prints a Newtonian reflector telescope; Keith Venables finishes his project of creating an electronic finder for a Dobsonian telescope; In his article “Radian Triad & Triad Ultra Performance vs. F-ratio” Jim Thompson offers a test report measuring how f-ratio affects the performance of […]
In this issue Keith Venables discusses how amateur astronomers have been quick to find many applications for the Raspberry Pi; Paul Temple shows that if you are on a limited budget consider spending your money on a good mount and consider an achromatic refractor to mount on it; Tony Bryan […]
In this issue Mark Zaslove shows how the Avalon Instruments’ M-ZERO Observatory Mount is the mount of us lazy people!; Jim Thompson takes a deep dive into narrowband filters and fast optics; Matt Harmston discusses Liveskies.org and the enjoyment of live astronomy online; Erik Wilcox doubles down on the Howie […]