By Gary Parkerson Astronomy Technology Today Executive Editor Gary Parkerson discovered early in his amateur-astronomy career that he was as fascinated by the tools of astronomy as by the amazing celestial objects they reveal – perhaps more so. When not writing about astro-tech, he covers industrial technology for a variety […]
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Multi-Imager Systems – Development of the MiniWASP Parallel Imaging Telescope Array at the New Forest Observatories
By Greg Parker, Emeritus Professor of Photonics Greg Parker is Emeritus Professor of the University of Southampton where he was Professor of Photonics in the School of Electronics and Computer Science. Greg lives in the New Forest (U.K.) with his wife, son, dog, cat, Koi, Celestron Nexstar 11 computer- controlled telescope, […]
The Paramount MYT Robotic Telescope Mount
James Dire has an M.S. degree in physics from the University of Central Florida and M.A.and Ph.D. degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, both in planetary science. He has been a professor of physics astronomy at several colleges and universities. Currently he is the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at […]
Sky-Watcher USA 190mm Maksutov-Newtonian Reflector
James Dire has an M.S. degree in physics from the University of Central Florida and M.A.and Ph.D. degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, both in planetary science. He has been a professor of physics astronomy at several colleges and universities. Currently he is the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at […]
Low-Cost Imaging with Vintage SBIG STs – A Primer on Using Parallel-Port Astronomy CCD Cameras
By Paul Temple A retired pastor, Paul is currently teaching Earth and Space Science in high school. His observatory, TRO, features 2 robotic telescopes, an 11” Celestron and an 8” Meade LX200. Paul is a speaker for the American Association of Variable Star Observers and has presented papers at Mid- […]
The Track-The-Stars (TTS-160) Panther Alt/Az Mount – Its Easy-Peasy
By Mark Zaslove A two-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the coveted Humanitas Prize, Mark is a born-again astro noobie, who once had an Optical Craftsman scope as a kid, and is now recapturing his youthful enthusiasm (with a digital twist) and having a lovely time doing it. Sometimes […]
Oberwerk 6.5×32-mm LW Binoculars – 10 Reasons to Consider the Littlest Obies
By Gary Parkerson Astronomy Technology Today Executive Editor Gary Parkerson discovered early in his amateur-astronomy career that he was as fascinated by the tools of astronomy as by the amazing celestial objects they reveal – perhaps more so. 1: Accommodating Wide-Ranging IPDs Image 1 is a photo of six-year-old Spencer […]
The Baader UFC – Universal Filter Changer
By Mark Zaslove A two-time Emmy Award winner and recipient of the coveted Humanitas Prize, Mark is a born-again astro noobie, who once had an Optical Craftsman scope as a kid, and is now recapturing his youthful enthusiasm (with a digital twist) and having a lovely time doing it. What do […]
Image Alloy Cases: Designing and Organizing Custom Telescope Cases
Peter Crake is a First-Class Machinist by trade and was later employed as a Production Manager and as a Technical Sales Engineer. Peter retired from the workforce in 2016 after five years service as an Academic Support Officer with Disability Services at a local college. An amateur astronomer for over […]
Celestron Windguide Anemometer: A Quantitative Life
Astronomy Technology Today Executive Editor Gary Parkerson discovered early in his amateur-astronomy career that he was as fascinated by the tools of astronomy as by the amazing celestial objects they reveal – perhaps more so. When not writing about astro-tech, he covers industrial technology for a variety of online resources. […]
Alcor System’s Cyclope Seeing Monitor: Seeing Quantified
Ken Kattner is a business attorney by day and an astrophotographer by night. Ken serves as a member of the board of directors and as treasurer for the International Dark Sky Association. From his Putman Mountain Observatory located in the Texas Hill Country, Ken has learned that preserving the beauty […]
DYI Solar Eclipse Filter Project for Telescopes Binoculars and Cameras
By Gary Parkerson, Executive Editor Astronomy Technology Today I’ve used many white-light solar filters over the years, including examples made with glass ranging from poor to excellent in optical quality. Of course, those with coatings deposited on inexpensive plate glass were, well … inexpensive, but they also delivered poor views. […]