The iOptron CEM40 and CEM40EC are the company’s next-generation, center-balance equatorial mounts. The head weighs in at only 15.8 lbs. yet can support a payload of up to 40 lbs. An integrated electronic polar finder scope (iPolar) ensures accurate alignment even at times when the pole star is obscured. Large […]
The Galileoscope telescope has a new home: Explore Scientific. The Arkansas-based maker of telescopes, mounts, eyepieces, and other astronomical gear, founded by Scott Roberts in 2008 after he spent nearly 30 years working for other optics manufacturers and dealers, assumes responsibility for the production, distribution, and marketing of the Galileoscope […]
Farpoint Astro has introduced a new 8-inch Imaging Newtonian offered in f/4 and f/6 configurations. The first products will be ready to ship on June 21 and Farpoint is offering the first 10 early adopters a $1,000 discount on the telescope. The new Farpoint Astro telescope offers the following: – […]
Astro-Physics is continuing to set the standard for portable telescope mounts with the announcement of its new Mach2GTO Universal Robotic mount. The new mount is scheduled to be available for order this fall. The new Astro-Physics Mach2GTO mount was debuted at NEAF 2019. According to Roland Christen when unveiling the […]
The Apache-Sitgreaves Research Center has introduced a new slim-line Telrad heater that is uniquely designed to gently warm the window of a Telrad unity gain finder. The sleek fitting Telrad Heater offers easy installation – just 30 seconds to place the cable clip under one screw on the Telrad. Using […]
“Software Bisque’s SkyX Pro Now Works with Sky-Watcher USA SynScan EQ Mounts” Sky-Watcher USA SynScan EQ mount owners will be pleased to know that Software Bisque SkyX Pro software’s latest release now offers a new SynScan plug-in. With this update, Sky-Watcher mount owners can now connect to SkyX Professional for […]
SkyDBstars is a new resource for searching astronomical data in many of the most popular astronomical catalogs. The resource presents major data information and builds a proximity map around an object upon request (downloadable) with Mirror-flip with respect to RA and DEC as well as intensity slider to control magnitude […]
APM Fork Mount Offers an AMT Encoder and Nexus Controller for Large Astronomy Binoculars One of the great recent developments in the field of amateur astronomy is the number of super-sized binoculars designed specifically for astronomy. And we mean really big binoculars, with the depth and breadth and ability to […]
Costa Rica Meteorite at Galactic Stone & Ironwork: Galactic Stone & Ironwork has announced that it has a very limited supply of a rare meteorite that fell earlier this year in Costa Rica. The Back Story On April 23, 2019, a bright fireball exploded over the rainforest in Costa Rica. […]
Voyager Software is Microsoft Windows program that automates astrophotography. It integrates and orchestrates all mounts, cameras, filter wheels, rotators, guiding systems and more – all the hardware and software needed to do astronomy imaging. The software also controls dome or roll-off roofs with an ASCOM drivers. Voyager’s companion product Viking […]
Thinking of taking a cruise, but you are leaving your telescope gear at home because you’re not sure how and where you can use it? Don’t! As part of Springer Publishing’s The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series, Greg Redfern has written “Cruise Ship Astronomy and Astrophotography” which offers a how-to […]
The American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) is an international non-profit organization of variable star observers whose mission is to enable anyone, anywhere, to participate in scientific discovery through variable star astronomy. The organization will host its Spring Meeting June 13 – 16 in Toronto, Canada. The AAVSO was […]