In this issue Dr. James Dire test drives the Explore Scientific AR152 Achromatic Refractor; Richard Wright demonstrates how the Sky-Watcher Esprit Apos Are among the best Apo values on the market today; Ron Brecher shows how the IP4AP PixInsight Tutorial Series can take your image-processing skills to a new level; […]
In this issue editor Gary Parkerson examines the accurate, capable, and versatile Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Astro Package; André Van der Elst test drives the New Baader Solar Filters (BSF); Ed Turco takes a deep dive into designing the optimum 6-inch F/8 ATM Newtonian; Dragan Nikin introduces the Interstellarum Deep Sky […]
In this issue read Alan Dyer’s “Time-Lapse Tools and Toys: A Survey of Neat Stuff for Shooting Time-lapses of the Night Sky”; Tom Osypowski’s “The 32-inch F/2.8 Equatorial Platforms Spicaeyes Telescope An Ultra-Fast SlipStream Go-To Telescope with Lockwood Optics”; “A Do-It-Yourself Joystick for Graceful Scope Control” By John Stirniman; Austin […]
In this issue ATT Editor Gary Parkerson gets mobile with the Celestron NexStar Evolution 8; Richard S. Wright, Jr. demonstrates how Software Bisque Paramount MyT is dynamite in a small packages; Austin Grant finds sunny days with Astro Hutech’s Hinode Solar Guider; David Snay annihilates light pollution with Chroma Technology’s […]
In this issue, editor Gary Parkerson discusses a full spectrum of imaging options as well as catering to his visual side with his review of the Skylight Telescopes 102F7ED Refractor, Mark Zaslove falls in love with the Avalon M-Zero Single-Arm Mount, Austin Grant test drives the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100-mm ED […]
In this issue editor Gary Parkerson discusses :Labors of Love: Astronomy Star Products:; Dr. James Dire shows how William Optics has done it again with the William Optics Star 71 Refractor; Sean Melehan demonstrates how the Gondwana Telescopes Marana is a big-aperture cure for fat lips and slip discs; Larry […]
In this issue Austin Grant images with the Baader MPCC Mark III and a TPO 10-inch Imaging Newt; Dave Snay demonstrates a better way to clean optics using First Contact Polymer; Calculating the Perfect Telescope Size Post Paracorr Type-2 by James R. Dire, Ph.D.; NEAIC and NEAF 2014: The Whole […]
In this issue learn about axis guiding and real time autofocus with the ONAG and SharpLock from inventor Dr. Gaston Baudat, see how Dave Snay’s expectations are exceeded with Astrotroniks Custom Pier Adapters, Dr. James R. Dire installs a MoonLite CR Newtonian Focuser using a MoonLite Adapter Kit, Richard S. […]
Editor Gary Parkerson discusses the legacy of John Dobson, Andy Cheng test drives the Hubble Optics UL18 f/4.5, Dr. James Dire continues his review of the Sky-Watcher USA ProED 80-mm and 100-mm Apo Refractors, André Van der Elst heats things up with the Baader Planetarium Cool-Ceramic Safety Herschel Wedge, Austin […]
In this issue Dr. James Dire tests the Sky-Watcher USA 120-mm ProED Doublet APO Refractor, Austin Grant has as blast with the iOptron SkyTracker., “Uncle” Rod Mollise announces that the “The Video Revolution Cometh” with the MallinCam Junior Pro, Keith Venables analyzes telescope resolution measurements at the 2013 Texas Star […]
André Van der Elst demonstrates how the Baader Apo 95/560 CaF2 Travel Companion is a top-quality grab-and-go crossover apochromat, Mark Zaslove’s “Ode to an OSC” – The QHY12, Jody Raney shows how the ADM DV-Series Saddle can make a great mount even better, Reid Williams and editor Gary Parkerson provide […]
In this issue Editor Gary Parkerson tells us about “An Artist Has Lost His Tools” – how Paul Van Slyke lost his manufacturing facility in the Black Forest fire, Dr. James Dire test drives the William Optics Gran Turismo 81-mm Refractor, Ernest Shekolyan deep sky observing experience with the Levenhuk […]