In this issue Dr. James Dire shows how the Masuyama 1.25”, 53° Premium Eyepieces are made with some of the best glass he has seen in eyepieces; Dr. Dire does double duty as he demonstrates how the Askar FRA 400 makes a great portable travel scope for visual use and […]
R-Sky has released an updated version of their R-Sky Automatic Controller for controlling dew heaters. Among the updates are a new case, a more convenient power connector and more. The controller provides precise automatic temperature control as it uses sensors to constantly track changes in air and telescope temperatures and […]
The Askar 1x Flattener provides the ability to enhance the functionality of Askar apos such as the Askar140 APO Triplet Refractor without adjusting the focal ratio providing the full focal length of the these telescopes. The Askar 1x Flattener offers a CNC machined structure to provide a flat, even field, […]
The FocusCube 3 electronic focus controller from Pegasus Astro offers fast, reliable, and precise focusing of a telescope. Software analyzes the field of view and works in conjunction with the motors within the focuser to give fast, sharp focus. Highlights of the Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3 include: – Fast and […]
The William Optics SpaceCat 61 WIFD is a limited edition offering of the popular William Optics 61mm apo astrograph offered in a unique space grey color combination. The limited edition SpaceCat 61 package includes: – SpaceCat 61 APO WIFD – William Optics lens cap with Bahtinov mask – Saddle Handlebar […]
It’s time to start making plans for NEAF/NEAIC 2024! The two events will again be held at Suffern, New York just a short 30-minute drive from New York City. NEAIC 2024 The Northeast Astro-imaging Conference (NEAIC) will kick things off with two days of seminars and displays of interest to […]
The ZWO ASI664MC color camera is among the latest offerings from ZWO providing an excellent option for planetary, lunar and solar imaging. The ZWO ASI664MC utilizes Sony’s STARVIS 2 technology which helps produce exceptional image quality through its back illuminated sensor design. The increased sensitivity to near infrared (NIR) offers […]
The UniStellar Odyssey telescope is the latest iteration of the company’s automated smart telescope lineup. It comes in two different models, the base Odyssey and Odyssey Pro (shown in image) which is equipped with a digital OLED Nikon eyepiece for live views directly from the telescope. Both models of the […]
The Takahashi TPL Plossl Eyepieces offer a lineup of 48-degree eyepieces with highly refractive and low-dispersion glass which result in excellent pinpoint and sharp contrast. The new TPL series minimizes chromatic aberration to around half of the Takahashi Abbe eyepiece series and two thirds of the Takahashi LE series. To […]
The Nebula Filter for Celestron Origin enhances the views and images of nebulae when using the Celestron Origin especially from urban and suburban skies. The filter blocks light pollution, boosts image contrast and darkens the sky background for noticeably better images as it transmits only the key Hα-Hβ-OIII wavelengths from […]
The Universal On-OTA mounting kit for ZWO from Photoastro in Germany offers a set of mounting components for astrophotography setups using lenses and telescopes with a focus ring and is designed for use with the ZWO ASIAIR Pro or Plus and ZWO EAF. The kit helps in mounting essential hardware […]
The Askar Color Magic C 2″ Duo-band filter package was designed for deep-sky imaging and offers a two-filter package consisting of an Hα+OIII duo-band filter (designated C1) and SIII +OIII filter (designated C2). The combo provides the ability to use color cameras to image in Ha, SII, and OIII wavelengths. […]