In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the Unistellar eQuinox 2 opens up the whole universe to people in light polluted skies; Curtis Macchioni showcases the functionality of the Pegasus Pocket Power Box Advance; Matt Harmston shows how the QHY Polemaster was money well spent for his viewing style, […]
The newly released update to the classic TEC APO200FL offers a “super” planetary refractor telescope with 200 mm free aperture and 2200 mm focal length. This updated f/11 version introduces key design changes to optimize color correction offering an apochromatic doublet lens with a fluorite (CaF2) inner element that comes […]
Code Obsession Observatory 2.0 is a major release of the software program which offers an update to its astronomical image management and preprocessing application for macOS. With the release of Code Obsession Observatory 2.0, the software offers an even more functional and full-featured native macOS application for image management specifically […]
The updated Wanderer Astro WandererRotator Lite V2 is an ultra lightweight and low-profile M68 motorized camera rotator. It is capable of high speed and precision, at up to 3.5 degrees/second with better than 0.1 degree accuracy. The wide 68mm aperture offers excellent illumination and the ultra-low 12mm profile is perfect […]
Recently iOptron announced that the iOptron HAE69 and HAE69EC SWG mounts have evolved into the iOptron HAE69 mounts with the initial offering the iOptron HAE69B iMate mount that features a powerful 64-bit ARM based on-board. The company has just announced that they have made available the HAE69 Alt-Az/Eq mounts without […]
Celestron is expanding their smartphone-compatible telescopes within its lineup of Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonians. Joining the StarSense Explorer 8” and 10” Dobsonians is a new StarSense Explorer 12″ Dobsonian. With a large 12″ Newtonian reflector optical tube, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial […]
The updated Wanderer Astro WandererRotator Mini V2 is a lightweight and ultra low-profile M54 motorized camera rotator. It is capable of high speed and precision, at up to 4.5 degrees/second with better than 0.1 degree accuracy. At only 10mm thick, the Mini rotator is ideal for setups where backfocus is […]
The OGMA OAG M48 Off-Axis Guider allows astrophotographers to use the same telescope for both guiding and imaging. As the OGMA team notes, “After adding the OAGM48 to your imaging train, the small prism inside the Off-Axis Guider will redirect a portion of the star field that usually doesn’t fall […]
The new WandererCover V4-EC Motorized Flat Panel from Wanderer Astro takes all the work out of making flats. This latest version has a built-in micro encoder that can accurately feedback the position of the cover in real time, making high-precision opening and closing possible. There is no longer the need […]
The next Masters of PixInsight Workshop continues their “PixInsight for Newbies” series and will be hosted virtually on October 31, 2023 at 7 PM EDT by Warren Keller and Dr. Ron Brecher. As the team notes, “Now that you’ve begun to harness PixInsight’s powerful toolkit, it’s time to take it […]
Rouz Astro is offering lightweight Vixen dovetails to mount accessories on telescopes. The dovetails are CAD designed and 3D printed for maximum strength to weight ratio, saving a lot of weight (typically 1/3 of metal) which also improves mount tracking performance. These lightweight Vixen dovetails offer a variety of hole […]
The OPTEC Alnitak 270 case upgrade for the Alnitak Flip Flat and Dust Cover allows for 270-degree rotation of the swing arm. This allows the light panel to fully open and stow beside the OTA, reducing the impact of wind gusts and stray light reflections. There is also a custom […]