The new PrimaLuceLab EAGLE4 computers have been released and are available in three configurations, the EAGLE4 PRO, EAGLE4 S, and EAGLE4. They provide the ability to replace your standard laptop or desktop computer and spend less time setting up your equipment and more time imaging. Since it includes a Windows […]
Author: Stuart Parkerson
Review of the December Skies
A review of the December skies will be the subject this week on the What’s Up? Webcast. December brings many of the winter time constellations as well as the Great Conjunction. The Sky-Watcher team will take a look at what we can see for the last month of the year. […]
Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance
The Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance is a multi-functional device designed to support the efforts of both visual and imaging amateur astronomers. The device is designed to offer a mix of features between the Pegasus Astro Pocket sensor and the Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox and has been designed to provide more […]
Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance
The Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance is a multi-functional device designed to support the efforts of both visual and imaging amateur astronomers. The device is designed to offer a mix of features between the Pegasus Astro Pocket sensor and the Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox and has been designed to provide more […]
Pegasus Astro Uranus Meteo Sensor
The Pegasus Astro Uranus Meteo Sensor is a multi-functional device designed to support the efforts of both visual and imaging amateur astronomers. With overall dimensions of 93 x 55 x 24 mm and a weight of only 120 grams, it is smaller than the size of a cigarette box. Equipped […]
Sky Chart Printing
Sky chart printing and more are now available from PDX Astronomy. The new service provides the ability for you to print your favorite sky charts, atlases, observing guides and other field manuals on water-proof paper. The process is simple, simply email your documents in a PDF with your order. PDX […]
Deep-Sky Planner 8
Deep-Sky Planner 8 from Knightware has been released offering an updated and expanded professional catalog data and lots of new features. Deep-Sky Planner 8 makes your imaging and visual observing faster, easier and more accurate. Deep-Sky Planner 8 astronomy software for Windows provides the powerful, accurate tools you need to […]
Observatory 1.6
Observatory 1.6 has been released by Code Obsession providing an update to the astrophotography image management and preprocessing application for macOS. Observatory is now a macOS Universal app, which can run natively on both Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers. Observatory 1.6 integrates with macOS to add Quick Look and […]
MallinCam SkyRaider DS26c/mTEC
With a 16 bits A/D converter, the new MallinCam SkyRaider DS26c/mTEC is a video equipped camera with the new Sony Industrial 26.1 megapixels, back illuminated IMX571BQR-J, APS-C size, 28.3 mm (1.8 type) diagonal, 80% QE high performance CMOS sensor. Having 3.76 X3.76 microns pixels with no amp glow, this new […]
Mount Lemmon SkyCenter
The Mount Lemmon SkyCenter will be the focus of this week’s What’s Up? Webcast as the Sky-Watcher team talks to Dr. Alan Strauss, Director, Director of the center, to learn what it’s like to run an astronomical facility, outreach/education and much more. The Mount Lemmon SkyCenter offers science and astronomy educational […]
How to Use a Telescope
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 […]
Atik Cameras Apx60
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 […]