After extensive testing the new Rigel Systems usb-nFRAME Camera Rotator is now in production. The price for the usb-nFRAME + Frame rotation hardware and stepper is $599.95US. The usb-nFRAME will run both the framing stepper and a focus stepper (including Rigel Systems steppers and any Robofocus/Moonlite compatible unipolar stepper). This […]
StellarMate’s controller offers a unique Internet of Things (IoT) device that provides the flexibility to control a lone mount in the field or to coordinate the orchestration of a state-of-the-art observatory. StellarMate is powered by the Open Astronomy Instrumentation protocols (INDI), Ekos which provides the cross platform control and automation […]
Artesky has released an updated version of its 325mm Losmandy style dovetail bar which offers a metric scale graduated in millimeters for easier balancing of your telescope. At 325mm long the dovetail bar is useful for large telescopes, including refractors up to 150mm in diameter and Newtonians up to 300mm […]
Artesky has introduced a new filter holder which allows owners of Celestron’s Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) to capture astroimages using any 2″ filter with ZWO ASI cameras. With the Artesky filter holder you can internally connect a 2-inch filter by screwing it to the existing thread. Then using the original […]
Clearline Technology Corporation uses modern materials, components, and processes to create replacement parts for the venerable Meade Instruments LX-200 telescope. Among its current lineup are the Motor Encoder Board – LX200 Classic/LXD650/LXD750; Calibration Tool for LX200 Motor Encoder Board; and a Boot-Up Emulator for the Meade LX200 Hand Controller. They have […]
The Revolution Imager camera system allows you to view through your telescope on screen and in real time providing the ability to view details that would be impossible to see with an eyepiece alone. With new “FunStar” adapter for Celestron Fastar compatible telescopes, you’ll be able to use the Revolution […]
The 2019 Winter Star Party “WSP” will again be held in the Florida Keys at Camp Weesumkee in 2019 from February 17 –23. The event is hosted by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society of Miami and is unique in that it occurs mid-winter during the height of the Florida Keys […]
Astro Imager Jerry Gardner will be holding an astro imaging workshop focused to attract an audience from beginner to intermediate. This intensive workshop will be limited to 15 seats and is tailored for the person “who knows a little but can’t quite seem to get there.” The training will be held March […]
For the last 35 years Precision Applied Products has made small to large color free refractor objectives. The company has recently announced its new line of DreamStar Apochromatic Refractor Telescopes. The telescopes are offered at an F/7 focal ration in 140mm, 120mm, and 100mm configurations. The company’s apochromatic tube assembly […]
Sky-Watcher has introduced the EQ8-R and Rh Pro high capacity equatorial mounts offering an affordable observatory class mount for the day-to-day astrophotographer. With their 110-pound payload capacity and high-end imaging features, these mounts are ready to hold some of the largest systems out there. Because the mounts are observatory class, […]
Thanks to the industry partners who support Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) worldwide astronomy programs, the organization’s holiday store has plenty of low-priced goodies ready for the holidays. You’ll find beginners telescopes from a variety of manufacturers — including the award-winning Astronomers Without Borders OneSky collapsible 5-inch table-top Dobsonian for only […]
Cartes du Ciel is a free open source planetarium software to use on Windows, macOS or Linux platform. It provides the ability to draw sky charts, making use of the data in many catalogs of stars and nebulae. The position of planets, asteroids and comets are also shown. The main […]