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 […]
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 […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the 208mm F/3.9 Newtonian is a keeper!; In his second article Dr. Dire examines how the TPO 6-inch Newtonian Telescope offers a tremendous value on a competent all-purpose Newtonian; In his third articled Dr. Dire discusses how the Sky-Watcher USA 190-mm Maksutov-Newtonian […]
In this issue Jim Thompson does an in-depth analysis of available multi-narrowband filters and compares them to each other in terms of performance and cost; Jeff Hammond and Matt Harmston team up to demonstrate how to overcome amp glow creep when pursuing LHDR effects; Mike Weasner doubles down on Tele […]
In this issue John Crisp shares the views through the MaxBright II Binoviewer – eliciting responses like Holy Cow…Amazing… That’s Incredible!; Matt Harmston tests Astronomik filters under dark skies; Mike Weasner gets an immersive view with the Explore Scientific 2″ 9MM 120° eyepiece; Peter Rejto creates a practical automated multi-camera […]
In this issue Matt Harmston provides an in-depth look at how using Astronomik CLS, UHC-E, and UHC filters can defeat light polluted skies; Niels Haagh creates an ultra-portable, ultra-fast setup for astroimaging on the go; Rob Pettengel introduces “Coat Pocket Astronomy” using an ultra-light kit for astrophotography; Ray Bureau gets […]