Rigel Systems customizable astronomy flashlights are now available in an array of colors that are customizable upon order. Rigel offers two versions, the Starlite & Skylite, in two styles, mini and water resistant. So, what does customizable actually mean? Upon order you can order from these colors: – 660nm Deep […]
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DeepSkyStacker 5.1.8 Beta 1
DeepSkyStacker 5.1.8 Beta 1 has recently been released. As the publisher notes, “This release is all about finishing the conversion of the code to use Qt instead of MFC. That said, there are a few bug fixes, and a number of enhancements as well changes made to improve code quality […]
Theia AI Deconvolution Software
The Theia AI Deconvolution software is an AI-driven platform created for astrophotographers, aimed at enhancing fine details of night sky images by restoring an image with a smaller, more circular point spread function. As a standalone tool, it fits smoothly into any editing workflow, offering specialized deconvolution without tying users […]
Galactic Stone & Ironwork
Galactic Stone & Ironwork has announced that it has a large supply of meteorites available for the holiday season including unique gift items such Canyon Diablo Crater Geology Kits and Moon Rock Disc Displays. These would make an ideal stocking stuffer for the space enthusiast, astrophotographer, backyard stargazer, or any […]
Sky Rover Banner Cloud 12x56APO and 15x56APO Binoculars
The Sky Rover Banner Cloud 12x56APO and 15x56APO Binoculars are the latest edition of a series of apo binoculars from Sky Rover that feature double ED glasses, which can reduce chromatic aberration and provide a bright image. The binoculars offer an apochromatic structure which provides higher-quality object details and color […]
BeaverLab Finder TW2 AI Telescope
Editor’s Note: This news item about the BeaverLab Finder TW2 AI Telescope was written using ChatGPT. With so much content today in the news (and in astro tech surprisingly) that is authored through AI, we thought, because of the technical nature of our subject and our audience, that you would […]
William Optics Astrophotography Contest
Editor’s Note: This news item about the William Optics Astrophotography Contest was written using ChatGPT. With so much content today in the news (and in astro tech surprisingly) being authored through AI, we thought, because of the technical nature of our subject and our audience, that you would find it […]
Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm Ha&OIII Filter
The Svbony SV230 Super Zoom Aspheric Eyepiece is a unique eyepiece featuring a clickstop click and Parfocal design and the 57°-72° panoramic wide angle provides the ultimate astronomical observation comfort. It also supports astigmatic corrector connection and has a long eye relief of 17-19mm for comfortable viewing position, even for […]
Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm Ha&OIII Filter
The Antlia ALP-T dual band 5nm Ha&OIII filter is a dual line-pass filter which was designed to be used primarily with one-shot color (OSC) cameras such as DSLR’s and astronomical OSC cameras. It can also be used as a narrowband filter for monochrome cameras to save imaging time. The advanced multi-coatings on the filter effectively isolate the red […]
Apertura CarbonStar 150 Imaging Newtonian
The Apertura CarbonStar 150 Imaging Newtonian from High Point Scientific is designed for astrophotography, with optics that provide a large aperture and a quick focal ratio. It offers a 150mm (6″) primary mirror and f/4 design. The mirrors that provide the 600mm focal length are made with enhanced aluminum coated […]
ZWO ASI2600MC Air
The new ZWO ASI2600MC Air offers the best aspects of popular ZWO products including the ZWO ASI2600MC Duo and ZWO ASIAir providing a wireless smart camera and guider all in one. The ZWO ASI2600MC Air takes multiple ZWO innovations and combines them into one streamlined package eliminating complicated cable management […]
Astro-Tech AT130EDX
The new Astro-Tech AT130EDX from Astronomics offers 130mm f/7 fully multicoated triplet apochromatic optics using an FCD100 ED center element. Highlights also include a dual-speed 3.7″ rack-and-pinion focuser with 10:1 ratio fine focusing, 3.7″ rotatable focuser, camera angle adjuster, retractable lens shade/dew shield, dual hinged split tube rings with a […]