German based TS-Optics’ new 8″ f/5 UNC Newtonian Telescope is a universal telescope for stationary and transportable use. This telescope is an excellent performer with the moon and planets and is also fast enough for deep-sky imaging. UNC stands for Universal Newtonian Telescope with Carbon Tube. The telescope offers three […]
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Explore Scientific Offers New Camera Adaptors
Explore Scientific has introduced several new camera adapters for astro imaginers. Included is a reduction adapter from M48x0.75 to M42x0.75 mm (shown in image). The adapter is designed for connecting T2 camera accessories with the smaller M42x0.75 thread to the larger M48x0.75 thread. It is ideal for adapting 2 inch […]
Digital Optica New Digital Occulting Device
Digital Optica has just announced a new Digital Occulting Device aimed at accelerating the search for extra-solar planets. The company’s Digital Occulting Device, paired with its new proprietary control software, can give astronomers the ability to block out the glare of planet hosting stars allowing direct imaging of extra-solar planets. […]
ZWO ASIAIR Pro Camera Astroimaging Kit
Now available from ZWO dealers is the ZWO ASIAIR Mini Camera Kit for Astroimaging which offers the ZWO ASIAIR Pro Wi-Fi Camera Controller and ASI120MM providing the ability to turn your smartphone into an imaging powerhouse. The kit includes the ASI120MM Mini Camera, which offers a compact, powerful, high-quality monochrome […]
Stellarvue SVX140T Apo Telescope
Stellarvue’s Newest SVX Refractor is the Stellarvue SVX140T, a 140mm f-6.7 apo triplet refractor. As noted by Stellarvue owner Vic Maris, “Using all of the techniques we have developed in making our SVX series telescopes, we have shortened the focal length and, since the objective is air spaced, this telescope […]
Orion BT-100 GiantView Binoculars Finder Shoe
As always, if there is an accessory you need ScopeStuff probably has it. And if there is one you think you need and can’t find, ScopeStuff will probably start making it! Such is the case with ScopeStuff’s Orion BT-100 GiantView Binoculars Finder Shoe. As Jim Henson with ScopeStuff notes, “Orion […]
Get Out Your DSLR Camera Out to Image the Lyrid Meteor Showers at Peak Tuesday April 21
Meteor shower aficionados have suffered months of not so great meteor viewing conditions and the Lyrid meteor shower will finally break that curse. Coinciding with the new moon, the sky will be perfect to view this popular spring event. The Lyrids are particles left over from comet 1861 G1 Thatcher, […]
Woodland Hills Telescope and Binoculars to Host Imaging Seminar Live Stream April 24
Woodland Hills Telescope and Binoculars will be live on YouTube Friday, April 24th with Roger Rosales from NiSi Filters USA; Cusi Taylor with Savage Universal; photographer, light painter, and night sky imager Mack Murdoc and more. The seminars start at noon Pacific time on Woodland Hills Telescope and Binoculars’ YouTube […]
New Apertura 60EDR Apo Telescope
Highpoint Scientific’s new Apertura 60EDR 60mm Doublet APO f/6 refracting telescope is portable, easy to use, and offers optics made with Ohara FPL-53 glass for excellent views. The Apertura 60EDR can be used as a travel telescope, a guide scope, a super finder or a spotting scope. Weighing just 3.25 […]
ScopeStuff Accessories for Meade LX600
When it comes to Meade accessories, ScopeStuff has you covered. From classic Meade scopes to their newest offerings like the Meade LX600, Scopestuff keeps adding to its inventory of novel products to maximize your scope’s potential. Meade Counterweight Rail Adapter ScopeStuff’s Meade Counterweight Rail Adapter (MCRA) attaches to Meade style […]
New Baader Planetarium Telescope Accessories
Baader Planetarium has released a number of new telescope accessories for imaging and visual observation. These include: Baader 2″ ClickLock Eyepiece Clamp M54 x 0.75 The Baader 2″ ClickLock M54 x 0.75 Eyepiece Clamp works with all focusers from Baader Planetarium, Sky-Watcher, TS-Optics, Bresser, Omegon, Explore Scientific and others with […]
Accessories for Baader MaxBright II Binoviewer
The new Baader MaxBright II Binoviewer incorporates Baader’s vast experience acquired during thirty years of building astronomical binoviewers. The company builds its binoviewers to be utilized with a compliment of accessories to offer complete system solutions. In addition to its recent release of the MaxBright II Binoviewer, Baader Planetarium has […]