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 […]
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 […]