For those interested in learning how to use a telescope, the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society is offering a free online course in amateur astronomy. The five part course starts on January 23, 2021 and is a great way for those who received a telescope for Christmas to learn the basics of […]
The Atik Cameras Apx60 is now available for preorder. The company has announced that the 61MP camera maintains the original vision for the camera, utilizing the Sony IMX455 full frame CMOS sensor that is revolutionizing amateur astronomy. The Monochrome sensor provides the ability to get the most detail out of […]
A telescope holiday gift guide will be the subject this week on the What’s Up? Webcast as the Sky-Watcher team prepares for the upcoming holidays and explores options for buying that perfect telescope or astronomical accessory. They will take a look at the best offerings for this holiday season and the […]
The SharpStar 15028HNT Newtonian astrograph is a compact 150mm f/2.8 reflector that uses an innovative hyperbolic optical design and multiple precision elements to provide a 44mm image circle that fills 36mm x 44mm full-frame sensors with a 6 degree field of view. The super-fast f/2.8 focal ratio is available through […]
The Sharpstar 20032PNT is an ultra-short focal ratio paraboloid Newtonian reflector with an ultra-fast focal ratio of f/3.2 and a focal length of 420mm. The telescope reaches f/3.2 by using a 200mm f/3.8 paraboloid, a 90mm plane secondary mirror of short axis, and a 3-inch quartette 0.85 times error correction […]
The Lunt Solar SunLab was built by Lunt Solar Systems in 2017 for NASA for the “Great American Solar Eclipse” project. It provided one of the most watched global viewing highlights as it broadcast the eclipse in many digital formats from the eclipse “ground zero” in Carbondale, Illinois. Lunt Solar has announced the […]
My First Telescope: Fun and Practical Manual for Kids is a useful kids telescope manual for children aged between 8 and 14. A simple guide for first-time telescope users, this book takes the reader through the steps from setting it up, to finding those first astronomical wonders in the sky. […]
With the Celestron Telescope Lens Cleaning Kit you can wipe away dust, dirt, fingerprints and other particles on your lenses to make sure your view is clean and clear. This cleaning kit works on all glass and optical surfaces, including telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, microscopes, and even camera lenses, […]
In his Celestron Luminos Eyepiece review Dr. James R. Dire shows that the Lumnios eyepiece is by far the best Celestron eyepiece he has ever used. As he says, “Anyone looking for a set of parafocal wide FOV eyepieces that don’t break the bank should consider Celestron Luminos eyepieces. They […]
Editors Note: In his Coat Pocket Astronomy article Rob Pettengil takes miniature astroimaging to the test with gear that literally fits in his pocket. Images 3 – 9 can be found at the end of the article. My affection for the miniature drove my interest in ultra-light astrophotography. I like […]
The new Celestron Ultima Edge eyepiece line is the latest Ultima eyepiece design developed to make sure you see the whole picture. These flat-field eyepieces were created to provide an ultra-sharp, ultra-clear, crisp image from the center all the way to the edge of the field of view. The Ultima […]
Editor’s Note: In his Astronomik visual filter review Matt Harmston does a deep dive into using Astronomik Filters for visual observing under light polluted skies. This article originally appeared in Astronomy Technology Today Issue 9, 2020. This article has been updated with new testing notes and can be found here. […]