The new Sharpstar 50EDPH offers a compact and lightweight triplet apo optical tube assembly with a 50mm aperture, 275mm focal length and a native focal ratio of f/5.5. Including the dovetail, it has a weight of only 1kg and, when the dew shield is contracted, it measures 196mm which means […]
The Optolong L-Quad Enhance Filter cuts out light pollution from mercury and sodium lamps and produces a nice broadband image with minimal color cast as it performs well for good for star clusters, dark and reflection nebulae, and galaxies from light-polluted skies. In addition to suppressing the transmission of light […]
The new Apertura AD6 introduces “ultra-portability” to the High Point Scientific Apertura Dobsonian lineup which also includes 8”, 10” and 12” versions. Its ease of use is a great option for those new to amateur astronomy and offers all the needed accessories out of the box. It is small enough […]
The William Optics RedCat 51 III represents the latest update to the venerable RedCat 51, now offering the patented William Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD). With the WIFD design, the movement of the focuser is integrated inside the main tube assembly providing the benefits of a traditional two speed fine […]
The William Optics Pleiades 68 is a refractor with seven elements that is designed for precise wide field imaging thanks to its fast f/3.8 focal ratio. The inclusion of multiple elements in its design significantly enhances optical performance by effectively improving color accuracy, light transmission and contrast. The William Optics […]
The PiFinder platform is an open source, all-in-one plate solving telescope finder that can add push-to functionality to any telescope without modifications. It fits just like a finder and provides more powerful features than digital setting circles. The company has announced it has introduced the second iteration of the PiFinder […]
A portable and versatile telescope, the Askar 185 APO f/7 Triplet Refractor is a large aperture and long focal ratio telescope that provides excellent light-gathering power, resolution, brightness, and contrast. It joins the recently introduced Askar 140 as the newest in Askar’s lineup of line of modular telescopes offering triplet […]
A Northern Hemisphere astrophotography competition will again being hosted in 2024 by nPAE Precision Astro Engineering Limited. Participants can enter by sending in their favorite Northern Hemisphere object – these can be a Deep Space Object (DSO), Planetary, Lunar or Solar image. Participants can enter a maximum of 2 photos […]
The ASCOM Alpaca Initiative has created a new, nontechnical website that is meant to provide public outreach to help generate awareness and interest in Alpaca and ASCOM Universal APIs for astronomical devices. The ASCOM Alpaca Initiative was created in 2018 to provide a compatible universal interface, which runs on any […]
The Askar 140 APO f/7 Triplet Refractor is a versatile imaging and visual telescope with the option of a 1.0x flattener and 0.8x focal reducer. It is the latest addition to Askar’s line of modular telescopes joining the recently introduced Askar 103APO and 140APO triplet refractors. The Askar APO140 utilizes […]
Galactic Stone & Ironwork has announced that it has a large supply of meteorites available for the holiday season as well as new items including 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 […]
The new iOptron HAZ71 Alt-Az strain wave gear mount is the latest to join the iOptron family of strain wave gear mounts. This relatively compact heavier payload mount easily accommodates both binoculars and/or telescope through its multi position saddle that can be located on a “top” or “side” configuration to […]