The Orion Right-Angle 1X-2X Viewer for Polar Scopes makes the knee-muddying, neck-cramping process of polar alignment a whole lot easier. It slides over your mount’s polar axis scope and provides a more-comfortable 90-degree viewing angle. It also swivels left or right for even greater viewing convenience. The built-in amici prism […]
The Orion VersaGo GX 80ST Telescope offers an 80mm altazimuth refractor that combines the company’s popular ShortTube 80mm compact refractor with a new mount, the lightweight VersaGo GX Altazimuth. The result is a telescope that is fun and hassle free to use, and can go anywhere at a moment’s notice. […]
The Black-CAT Mount by ProAstroGear connects ZWO ASiair, EAF and guide scopes to the William Optics RedCat 51 and SpaceCat 51 telescopes. The mount includes precise gears that allows the EAF to control the focus of the scope. The benefit of the gears compared to belt is that the gears […]
Stellarium planetarium software is an open-source application which renders 3D photo-realistic skies in real time displaying stars, constellations, planets, nebulae and more. Stellarium is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2 and is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Stellarium provides a real-time view of […]
The new Astrocrumb Mount Level Helper allows you to level your AVX or cCG-5 mount in seconds. The Level Helper is fabricated from clear acrylic plexiglass on a C&C Router. The 2 levels are backed with white vinyl to enhance the bubble, then applied to the disk with 3M VHB […]
A new LX200 USB Serial Port Adapter is now available from Clearline Technology Corporation who uses modern materials, components, and processes to create replacement parts for the venerable Meade Instruments LX-200 telescope. Among its current lineup are the Motor Encoder Board – LX200 Classic/LXD650/LXD750; Calibration Tool for LX200 Motor Encoder […]
Photon Express offers 3D-printed astro gear including Bahtinov masks in durable PETG filament. The company also offers adapters for Synta dovetails as well as Meade, Explore Scientific, Takahashi and Intes Mak brackets. Custom rapid prototyping services are also available. The company specializes in tuned Bahtinov masks for specific telescopes up […]
The new Stellarvue Raptor SVX130T-R is the latest telescope in the Stellarvue Raptor lineup. The SVX130T-R is the carbon fiber tube version of the company’s premier high-performance 130 mm apo triplet refractor. This telescope uses a unique lens design that provides excellent sphero-chromatic correction using a super low-dispersion center element […]
Vinci Optics is a new telescope company that handcrafts Dobsonian telescopes ranging in 6” to 12″ mirrors. In its launch phase, the company is a accepting request of interest and is working through a kickstarter campaign. The company is offering two designs: – LIBRA: Ideal for rural areas with limited […]
Astrospheric is offering a new opportunity for those holding large astronomy events – free Astrospheric Subscriptions for all event participants. This will give participants the most advanced weather tools and be a great way to stay in touch during the event. Here is the info on how to participate: – […]
The Rockland Astronomy Club (RAC) has announced the NEAF Telescope Expo will again be offered virtually. “NEAF: The Virtual Experience” will be held on April 10. Livestream starts 10am – 8pm EST (7am – 5pm PST). Attendees to the virtual online event will experience product demonstrations, door prizes, and amazing […]
Clearline Technology Corporation uses modern materials, components, and processes to create replacement parts for the venerable Meade Instruments LX-200 telescope. Among its current lineup are the Motor Encoder Board – LX200 Classic/LXD650/LXD750; Calibration Tool for LX200 Motor Encoder Board; and a Boot-Up Emulator for the Meade LX200 Hand Controller. A […]