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 […]
As we noted earlier this year, SharpCap 4.1 has been released out of beta. One of the cool new features of the latest version release update is Planetary Live Stacking. SharpCap is an easy-to-use and powerful astronomy camera capture tool that can be used with dedicated astronomy cameras, solar cameras, […]
The QHY QFocuser is an electronic focuser designed with motorized fine focus control and is offered in Standard and High Precision versions. The Standard version comes with a reducing motor that is capable of carrying up to 10 kg. The High Precision version of the QHY QFocuser offers a non-reducing […]
A number of new accessories from Orion Telescopes and Binoculars are now available. 5.5-lb. Counterweight for EQ-13 and EQ-26 Mounts For heavier telescopes and those used with heavier accessories, an extra counterweight or two may be needed to provide proper balance. Balancing an equatorial mount is important for smooth motion […]
The iOptron iMate Astronomy Control Box is a single-board computer that features a powerful 64-bit ARM processor with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars planetarium software, Ekos control and automation tool, and INDI drivers. This hardware-software combination will support the use of most current and future devices (cameras, focusers, filter wheels, etc.) allowing […]
The new ZWO ASI715MC is an uncooled color planetary and guiding camera that utilizes the Sony IMX715 sensor. It offers a low readout noise, high QE of 80% and a small pixel size of 1.45um. The sensitive 8.46 megapixel Sony IMX715 offers a 1/2.8” (5.6×3.2mm) sized sensor with a full […]
If you are looking for astronomy themed gift ideas, StarGeezerStuff has over 200 items in various styles and colors. StarGeezerStuff was started in 2016 by John and Laura Verderame as a fun and creative outlet. John is the “stargeezer” of the pair. An avid amateur astronomer for decades, he has […]
Cable Routers for Celestron telescopes are now available from the Buckeyestargazer Shop. Joel Short, an astroimaging enthusiast located in Northern Indiana, opened the Buckeyestargazer Shop to make available items he has developed to offer affordable and uncomplicated accessories. As Short comments, “These are simple and practical items that I have […]
The Rigel Quik Finder Dew Shield and Heater from R-Sky Astro Instruments offers a 2 in 1 solution to the problem of dew and frost. The Rigel Quik Finder is a popular accessory as it makes star hopping easy by projecting 1/2 and 2 Degree Red circles in focus with […]
Two new Player One ZEUS 455 PRO cameras have been released, the ZEUS 455C PRO and ZEUS 455M PRO. Both are cooled cameras and are designed for DSO imaging. The Player One ZEUS 455 PRO cameras are full frame cameras that utilize the Sony IMX294 4/3″ format color sensor. The […]
The newly released update to the classic TEC APO160FL “Yellow Submarine” offers a refractor telescope with 160 mm free aperture and 1760 mm focal length. This updated f/11 version introduces key design changes to optimize color correction offering an apochromatic doublet lens with a fluorite (CaF2) inner element that comes […]
The newly released update to the classic TEC APO200FL offers a “super” planetary refractor telescope with 200 mm free aperture and 2200 mm focal length. This updated f/11 version introduces key design changes to optimize color correction offering an apochromatic doublet lens with a fluorite (CaF2) inner element that comes […]