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iOptron Extends Its Range of Astronomy Camera Mounts with iOptron SkyGuider Pro
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iOptron Extends Its Range of Astronomy Camera Mounts with iOptron SkyGuider Pro

Four years ago, iOptron introduced the SkyGuider; which quickly became a tool of choice for serious astro-scape and wide-field astro-imaging. Since then, there has been an explosion of interest in this popular genre of outdoor photography. As users’ imaginations pushed existing tracking devices to their limits, iOptron designers recognized it […]

Astronomical Society of the Pacific Offers Wrap-around Solar Eclipse Glasses
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Astronomical Society of the Pacific Offers Wrap-around Solar Eclipse Glasses

Looking for something more durable than the standard cardboard-plus-film disposable solar glasses? Consider these options now offered by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Wrap-Around Eclipse Shades Perfect for non-eyeglass wearers, these new Eclipse Shades solar glasses feature extra wide temples and shield above the nose bridge eliminating most ambient […]

Celestron Adds White Light Solar Filters for Telescopes to its 2017 North American Total Solar Eclipse Lineup
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Celestron Adds White Light Solar Filters for Telescopes to its 2017 North American Total Solar Eclipse Lineup

Celestron has added white light solar filters to its EclipSmart line of products in advance of the 2017 North American Total Solar Eclipse. The EclipSmart lineup includes dedicated solar glasses, binoculars, white light telescopes and now, white light solar filters. All of Celestron’s EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter […]

Total Eclipse 2017 – TSE17.com – Offers a New Website for Solar Glasses, Solar Binoculars and More to Observe the 2017 Great American Eclipse in August
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Total Eclipse 2017 – TSE17.com – Offers a New Website for Solar Glasses, Solar Binoculars and More to Observe the 2017 Great American Eclipse in August

For those looking for equipment to observe the 2017 Great American Eclipse in August, a group of companies have created a new website – Total Eclipse 2017 (TSE17.com) – to provide a one stop resource to purchase eclipse viewing equipment. Companies that are participating in the website include Lunt Solar […]