The newest ZWO Full Frame Reducer lineup comes in several iterations designed specifically for ZWO apos. The FF65APO 0.75× full frame reducer integrates with the ZWOFF65APO. This ZWO Full Frame Reducer offers a four-element optical design and has a reduction factor of 0.75x, which gives the ZWOFF65APO f/6.4 astrograph a […]
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ZWO ASI462MM Camera
The ZWO ASI462MM Camera is the successor to the ZWO ASI290MM planetary camera and offers an excellent option for planetary, lunar and solar imaging. It utilizes the Sony IMX 462 sensor which includes STARVIS technology for better adaptation to low light conditions. The camera offers low readout noise, particularly at […]
Mounting Kit for ZWO ASIAIR
The Mounting Kit for ZWO ASIAIR from Photoastro allows flexible mounting of the ZWO ASIAIR (Pro/Plus/Mini) on the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED with a belt drive for the ZWO EAF and a raster plate for mounting of a guide scope or other accessories. The mounting plate is placed on the top […]
Southern Hemisphere Astrophotography Competition
A Southern Hemisphere Astrophotography Competition is being hosted by nPAE Precision Astro Engineering Limited. Participants can enter by sending in their favorite Southern Hemisphere object – these can be a Deep Space Object (DSO), Planetary, Lunar or Solar image. Participants can enter a maximum of 2 photos and the images […]
Player One Uranus-C PRO Camera
The Player One Uranus-C PRO camera is a planetary imaging camera which offers one of the first cooled cameras utilizing the Sony IMX585 1/1.2″ CMOS color sensor. The 2.9um pixel size accommodates a well depth of 38.8Ke with a total of 8.3MP (the resolution is 3856*2180), and the diagonal is […]
Luminos Pro Updates
Luminos Pro updates offered in Version 10.5 have been announced by the publisher, Wobbleworks. Available on iOS, it offers an all-in-one mobile astronomy app, with a wide range of features for star gazing, observing with a telescope, and exploring the galaxy in 3D. Luminos Pro has vast databases of nearly […]
Orion Observer Refractor Sun and Moon Kit
Orion Telescope and Binoculars is making available a lineup Orion Observer Refractor Sun and Moon Kit telescope combinations. These equatorial refractors come in 90mm, 114mm and 134mm configurations. For solar observing, each kit includes a full aperture film solar filter that fits over the front of the telescope. This Orion […]
TTS Handpad Emulation App
The new TTS Handpad Emulation App for the TTS Panther 160 Mount is a small windows application that emulates the Panther’s physical handpad functionality onto the PC screen. This new Windows application will create a software handpad on the PC that will do everything that can be done with the […]
SharpCap Updates to Solar and Lunar Mosaic Tools
SharpCap Updates to Solar and Lunar Mosaic Tools are available in the latest SharpCap 4.1 Beta release. SharpCap is an easy-to-use and powerful astronomy camera capture tool. It can be used with dedicated astronomy cameras, webcams and USB frame grabbers. A wide range of features makes SharpCap suitable for many […]
Sun-Geometer Sun Finder for Telescopes
The Sun-Geometer Sun Finder for Telescopes is a unique, purpose-built accessory to mount on your telescope to help view the Sun. It is designed to be esthetically pleasing as well as functional. The Sun-Geometer Sun Tinder for Telescopes was created by Bob Schalck, an optical research engineer who, for over […]
Aline Collimation Tool
The Aline collimation tool from Rigel Systems has been updated to provide additional functionality. As the Rigel Systems team notes, “Our 2″ Aline now features a black center (3/4″ diameter) in its microprism surround which, paired with our retroreflective “fat” triangle mirror center spot (we beefed up the sides so […]
DayStar Filters Eclipse Glasses
DayStar Filters Eclipse Glasses are now available in advance of the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. The DayStar Filters Eclipse Glasses are offered in 6 different print design options which include: – ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA: Features eclipse map […]