Astro Imager Jerry Gardner will be holding an imaging workshop focused to attract an audience from beginner to intermediate. This intensive workshop will be limited to 25 seats and is tailored for the person “who knows a little but can’t quite seem to get there.” The training will be held […]
Edward R. Byers Co. has manufactured some of the world’s finest astronomical instruments for over 64 years. Byers driving systems are known worldwide for accuracy and quality. 2019 will be the last year Byers offers his custom-made mounts hand crafted by Ed Byers himself. Each one is unique and considered […]
With the Explore Scientific ExploreStars App, you can connect your Explore Scientific PMC-Eight equipped telescope mounts with touch devices using Windows, Android and Apple operating systems. The platform is designed to simplify your stargazing experience through its intuitive interface while improving your skills as an astronomer. The new Explore Scientific […]
It’s time to start making plans for NEAF/NEAIC 2019! The events will again be held in at Suffern, New York just a short 30-minute drive from New York City. NEAIC The Northeast Astro-imaging Conference (NEAIC) will kick things off with two days of seminars and displays of interest to those […]
Astrospheric has teamed up with OPT to host the “Sub Zero Winter” astrophotography competition. Targeted at North American imagers who brave the chilly winter nights, the contest is open to anyone who would like to participate. The theme for the inaugural competition is “Sub Zero Winter” and Astrospheric already has […]
nPAE Precision Astro Engineering is hosting an astrophotography contest focusing on Northern Hemisphere Objects. The competition is free to enter, is open to all astrophotographers and group entries are also welcome. The closing date for submissions is March 31, 2019 with the winner announced May 1st. Photos can be of […]
Ah the APM 82-mm 90-degree ED-Apo binoculars. Finding the right set of binoculars is like finding the right car. Or the right fast food hamburger. Or the right spouse. It can take a lot of trial-and-error, some near-misses, and some total junk, but in the end, if you persevere, sometimes, just […]
Barcelona Spain based AstronSCIENTIFIC, in collaboration with Tele Vue Optics and Optique Unterlinden of France, introduced the patented AstronSCIENTIFIC ROTARION SC, a universal motorized wheel for exchanging imaging devices remotely, at the Le Salon de L’astronomie at Rencontres du Ciel et de l’Espace 2018 in Paris France. The Rotarion SC […]
HOBYM Observatory is a South Korean based manufacturer of telescope mounts. It produces the Crux line of equatorial mounts which utilize a harmonic drive system. The latest addition to the mount line is the Crux Mini, an ultra-light -5.5 lbs (2.5kgs) mount that can carry payloads almost 4 times its […]
Astrel Instruments offers the AST16200B camera system which eliminates the need for a computer or smart device as it offers a built-in 1GHz microprocessor for stand-alone operation. The camera is based on 16-megapixal Monochrome or Color KAF-16200 CCD Sensor (class 2) and is equipped with an integrated 4 or 5 […]
The QHYCCD FY3 Filter Wheel is the company’s third generation filter wheel offering a new ultra-thin stepper motor drive and fully automatic filter switching. Instead of incorporating a PM stepper motor used in many filter wheels, the QHYCCD FY3 filter wheel hybrid stepper motor offers higher precision and a smaller […]
The ZWO ASIAIR offers camera control for most ZWO ASI cameras using your smart phone or tablet. It offers the ability for standalone guiding and imaging without the need of PC. The device can be used to control ZWO ASI USB 3.0 cameras, ASI cooled cameras, and ASI Mini cameras, […]