The ZWO Camera Angle Adjuster Electronic Rotator is a high-precision device designed to offer astrophotographers seamless and accurate camera rotation for optimal framing of celestial objects. By enabling remote angle adjustments, it enhances the imaging workflow, eliminating the need for manual intervention that could disturb focus or tracking. This advanced […]
In this review Jim Thompson discusses explain the process of capturing data to produce a narrowband Sulfur-Hydrogen- Oxygen (SHO) image using a OSC camera. The final title I selected for this article, “SHO On-The-Cheap”, is perhaps not the most descriptive, but it is at least better than my original title: […]
The Observer’s Handbook 2025 is now available. Published annually for over 100 years by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Observer’s Handbook has become a must-have reference book for people interested in astronomy. Whether you are a professional astronomer, a beginner or educator this book is designed for you. […]
The Askar 160 APO is another edition to Askar’s apochromatic refractor telescope lineup designed to excel in both astrophotography and visual observation. It offers 160mm aperture and an f/7 focal ratio with a 1120mm focal length, providing versatility for capturing a wide array of celestial objects with remarkable clarity and […]
The Optolong L-Para 2″ Dual Band Filter is an astrophotography filter engineered to enhance contrast and minimize light pollution when capturing deep-sky objects. Designed to selectively transmit Hydrogen-alpha (Ha) at 656.3nm and Oxygen III (OIII) at 500.7nm, it allows astrophotographers to isolate emission lines while effectively blocking unwanted artificial and […]
The 2025 Night Sky Almanac, published by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, offers an in-depth guide that introduces readers to the objects in the sky – from stars, to comets, to globular clusters — and then takes them through the cosmic events to look out for each month in […]
The Pegasus Astro DewMaster 2 Controller is a state-of-the-art dew heater management system designed to provide precise control over optics’ temperature regulation. With its smart automation, multiple output channels, and environmental monitoring capabilities, the Pegasus Astro DewMaster 2 Controller is an essential tool for astronomers and astrophotographers. As the successor […]
AstroEdit is a specialized image processing iOS app utilizing AI that is designed for astrophotographers who need precise control over their deep-sky, planetary, and lunar images. With its real-time preview adjustments and batch processing capabilities and whether fine-tuning a single exposure or processing an entire night’s worth of data, AstroEdit […]
The Askar 52mm Super ED Guidescope is a high-quality guiding instrument designed to enhance the precision of autoguiding systems for astrophotography. Featuring a 52mm aperture and a focal length of 242mm, this guidescope provides a bright and sharp image of guide stars, ensuring accurate tracking for long-exposure imaging. The inclusion […]
The history of amateur astronomy and the evolution of amateur telescopes in the US is really a history of the technological growth of the country itself. After World War II, when so many men and women left the service of their country (both military and in the civilian war occupations) […]
The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76Ha Solar Telescope is a dedicated 76mm hydrogen-alpha (Hα) telescope with <0.55Å bandpass, featuring Solis Etalon Technology, a Trifid Tuner, dual-speed Crayford focuser, and an 11.5mm blocking filter, designed for high-resolution solar observing. In the video below, the folks at High Point Scientific provide a nice overview […]
The Tele Vue Air Chair mates perfectly with your Tele Vue eyepiece! Wel it mates perfectly with any eyepiece, scope or mount configuration where you need to comfortably sit and observe for long amounts of time. The Tele Vue Air Chair offers an adjustable-height observing chair designed to provide maximum […]