The iOptron SkyHunter mount offers the ultimate in Grab N’ Go functionality with GoTo and built-in Wi-Fi for control from your smartphone. It has to be one of the lightest, most compact and portable full function mounts ever introduced on the market. Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ/EQ […]
Simulation Curriculum is reaching out to the amateur astronomy community for help with beta testing SkySafari 7 for Android. Among the highlights of this version is support for INDI and Alpaca. As the Simulation Curriculum team notes, “Your beta-testing feedback, whatever you can contribute, will be invaluable to the success […]
The Orion 8×50 Right-Angle Correct Image Finder Scope has a big, multi-coated 50mm objective lens assembly and provides 8x magnifying power. Its field of view is 5.5 degrees and it offers single crosshairs for easy, precise centering of objects. The aluminum tube has a gloss black finish on the outside […]
There is a new Australian telescope hosting service available for those who want to image in the Southern Hemisphere. According to the Swan Reach remote hosting team, “We are pleased to announce a new hosting facility about to be completed in Australia at Swan Reach, South Australia (35 degrees south […]
The wifi-Aline collimation tool from Rigel Systems has been updated with new adjustable focus and other new features. The wifi-Aline enhances the accurate collimation of Dobsonian and Newtonian telescopes by sending a real-time video stream of the telescope optics wirelessly to a tablet, phone or computer’s display. It does not […]
Designed for Lunar, Solar mosaic and DSO imaging the Saturn SQR cameras from Player One Astronomy feature the Sony IMX533 CMOS image sensor offering high image quality, high resolution and a square format with virtually no amp glow. The Saturn-C and Saturn-M SQR camera’s IMX533 sensor is based on Sony […]
A Waite Research 20″ f/3.0 telescope mirror has been made available for immediate delivery. The 20″ f/3.0 mirror is on a 1.625″ Supremax-33 substrate which was molded and annealed by United Lens and is a one off, premium telescope mirror. It is coated, center spotted, and has never been mounted in […]
The Atik Apx26 is the latest addition to the Apx series and Atik’s growing portfolio of CMOS sensor cameras. The camera will be available this summer and will offer innovative features such as in situ levelling and a built in USB hub, while seamlessly integrating with Atik’s advanced software solutions. […]
The Explore Scientific ReflexSight is a new “multi-dot” reticle design in standard 4.0 degree, 2.0 degree, and 0.5 degree circular patterns that prevents blocking stars in the field. The ReflexSight fits on common “dovetail-style” viewfinder bases which will allow the user to attach the device on almost any telescope without […]
The HEM27 and the HEM27EC are iOptron’s new hybrid harmonic drive mounts. These light weight, high payload mounts weigh in at 8.15lbs with a payload capability of 29.74lbs, without a counter weight or shaft. As the iOptron team notes, “We are pleased to introduce a revolutionary new mount family of […]
The ZWO TC40 Tripod offers a large load capacity, great portability with high strength and high impact resistance. ZWO designed this lightweight, yet sturdy, carbon fiber tripod to be the perfect compliment for the ZWO AM5 Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth mount. Weighing in at 5 lb., this tripod is portable and still maintains […]
The Vernonscope 2″ Gold Coated Diagonal has been re-issued in honor of the James Webb Space Telescope. The Gold-coated 1/20th Wave Quartz Star Diagonal is built around a quartz flat with reflective coating and a protective quartz overcoat. The gold coasting provides a warm cast, reduction of blue/violet, amazing contrast, […]