The Baader SunDancer II 3x Telecentric System TZ-3S is designed for the entire visible spectrum and can therefore not only be used on H-alpha systems, but can also be used as a high-quality telecentric multiplier that is superior to standard Barlows. Telecentric systems are mainly used in H-alpha filters for […]
The Omegon Binocular Spotting Scope provides the ability to observe in a relaxed way with both eyes featuring 80mm ED-coated optics for sharp images, a new compact binocular system and self-centering eyepieces. The scope offers high contrast, reduced chromatic aberration as the 80mm ED lens delivers sharpness and a clear […]
The Tecnosky OWL 130/900 SLD is an apochromatic refractor which has a triplet lens made of Ohara FPL-53 glass, a lanthanum element and another glass with low dispersion. The combination of these three glasses leads to excellent color correction even with very bright objects. Compared to previous versions of the […]
The ATIK Apx26 camera utilizes the Sony IMX 571 APS-C sensor, combining versatility with wide field views. The full frame Sony IMX571 color sensor offers low read noise, high quantum efficiency, and 16-bit analogue to digital conversion, perfect for a wide range of applications and telescopes. The advanced Sony sensors […]
The Baader Solar Continuum Filter is a narrowband photosphere filter for solar observation in white light providing the highest contrast in the photosphere of the sun. The filter is a perfect fit for owners of achromatic refractors. This narrowband filter cuts the spectral range where lens optics draw sharpest and […]
New APM Binoculars have introduced by offering a variety of options for astronomical and terrestrial observing. These include the APM 40 x 110 ED binoculars, APM 34 x 80 ED binoculars and the APM Marine Binoculars 7×50 with Integrated Compass. These glasses are are robust and splash-proof, climate resistant, versatile […]
The APM Comacorrecting 1 1/4″ ED Double Barlow is a photo-visual, apochromatic 2.7x Barlow with ED glass for correcting the off-axis coma in Newtonian telescopes. It can be combined with a second APM 2.7x Barlow and, when mounted at a defined distance from each other, the magnification increases to 6.25x […]
A Solar Eclipse Planning Workshop is being hosted by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Friday-Saturday, October 21-22, 2022, at the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC), 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. The workshop theme is “Preparing Your Community for the Coming Solar Eclipses.” The Solar Eclipse Planning Workshop will be […]
What to see in the night sky for October will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. The Sky-Watcher team will check out the night skies of October for 2022; from the full moon, comets, meteor showers to a selection of deep sky targets to image […]
Kendrick Solar Filters are available in a design that offers a built-in sunfinder making centering the sun in your eyepiece a snap. The finder target is visible from both the front and back sides of the filter making centering the sun easy from either end of the telescope. Filters attach […]
The Altair Solar Wedge Version 2 offers improved cooling for longer use with larger refractors. The Altair Solar Wedge (Herschel Wedge) replaces the normal 2″ mirror or prism diagonal at the rear of a refractor telescope. The Solar Wedge transmits a greatly reduced, safe amount of light to the eyepiece or […]
New Buckeyestargazer Shop telescope accessories are available including Filter Slider Cases for Filter Drawers, Filter Centering Masks and Synta Shoes for Celestron SCTs. 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 […]