Astro Imaging History has evolved so much in the last few years. We recently received our latest newsletter from the team at iOptron and it included a nice overview on the history of astro imaging. We enjoyed the article and thought you would as well. Early in astro imaging histroy, […]
The Venus Optics Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye Lens is available now for $199 USD for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras including Fuji X, Sony E and Canon M systems. The Venus Optics lens is an 8mm equivalent fisheye prime specially designed for mirrorless cameras with APS-C and MFT sensors providing the […]
Ostahowski Optics has 24″ fused Quartz primary mirror substrates now in stock ready to custom build for your dream telescope. They are offering these 24″ optics with a 2.00″ edge thickness, enhanced aluminum coatings and test data. This will be a very limited production offering. Prices will vary depending on […]
As so many in North America are gripped with winter weather and lousy observing conditions, its nice to dream of warmer nights and perfect observing conditions. And so, its not a bad time to start thinking about attending one of the myriad of star parties to be held in 2020. […]
Canon EOS telescope adapters from ScopeStuff include SLR Lens to T-Thread Adapters which offer adapter bayonets onto the back of your Canon EOS lens and presents male M42 T-threads. (M42 x 0.75mm for astronomy gear, not M42 x 1 mm “Pentax threads” common in the camera world.) As Jim Henson […]
Event update: The Rockland Astronomy Club (RAC) has announced they are rescheduling the NEAF event and the NEAIC imaging conference to a date to be determined later this year. Instead they will be hosting “NEAF: The Virtual Experience” on April 4. You can learn more here. It’s time to start making plans for […]
The Orion U-Mount and Paragon Plus XHD package offers a solid platform for your large binoculars. No matter where the binocular is pointed, the U-Mount always keeps the equipment balanced, yielding incredibly stable views. The swept-back side arms allow equipment to point at any angle from just below the horizon […]
An Orion ED waterproof monocular is perfect if you are out and about and want to have access to quick close-up views of the moon or distant terrestrial objects. And, if you literally only have pocket space available, Orion’s 8×25 ED Waterproof Monocular is a great choice. While its the […]
The nFRAME Camera Rotator is now available in two versions according to Rigel Systems. The nFRAME Single is for those who already have an electronic focuser (such as the Rigel System usb-nSTEP or third party focuser) and want to add framing. The nFRAME single offers precise camera rotation and is […]
The Twist Lock Adapter for Telescope SCT Threads is a nifty little telescope accessory. ScopeStuff’s new 1.25″ Twist Lock Adapter locks with a twist, holding 1.25″ eyepieces and accessories securely. Very well centered and aligned, the adapter’s 0.6″ wide compression band solves problems caused by safety recesses found on some […]
DeepSkyStacker has been released in its latest version and is now available. DeepSkyStacker is a freeware for astrophotographers that makes it easier to manage the pre-processing steps of deep sky imaging. It simplifies registering, stacking, post processing and saving the resulting image. After an imaging session the software takes your […]
There is still time to register for the 2019 Winter Star Party “WSP” which will be held in the Florida Keys at Camp Weesumkee in 2019 from February 17 –23. The event is hosted by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society of Miami and is unique in that it occurs mid-winter […]