The new Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76 is a dedicated 76mm f/8.3 hydrogen-alpha (Hα) solar telescope designed to provide detailed views of the Sun’s dynamic chromosphere. By isolating the Hα wavelength at 656.3 nm, it allows observers to witness solar phenomena with exceptional clarity. Hydrogen Alpha (Hα) solar telescopes are specialized instruments […]
The MallinCam SolarCam video imager is part of the the MallinCam SkyRaider family of astronomical video cameras. It includes a Sony Starvis sensor to deliver the increased sensitivity needed for astronomical observation and imaging of the sun. The SolarCam is ready for the most demanding applications in video astronomy, excelling […]
The new Baader SunDancer II Telecentric System TZ-4S was specially developed for the Baader SunDancer II H-alpha filter and replaces the original Baader 3x telecentric system after a simple conversion of the blocking filter. It offers new functionality that allows the SunDancer II H-alpha filter to also be operated on […]
The Baader Triband Solar SCT line of telescopes offers a Schmidt Cassegrain design using a Celestron SCT tube for both solar as well night-time astronomy use. The Baader Triband Solar SCT’s are available in apertures of 8″, 9.25″ and 11″ and feature a Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain optical tube assembly with […]
The ZWO ASI462MM Camera is the successor to the ZWO ASI290MM planetary camera and offers an excellent option for planetary, lunar and solar imaging. It utilizes the Sony IMX 462 sensor which includes STARVIS technology for better adaptation to low light conditions. The camera offers low readout noise, particularly at […]
The new TTS Handpad Emulation App for the TTS Panther 160 Mount is a small Windows application that emulates the Panther’s physical handpad functionality onto the PC screen. This new Windows application will create a software handpad on the PC that will do everything that can be done with the […]
The Baader SunDancer II H-alpha Filter (with heated H-alpha Etalon from SolarSpectrum) transforms an existing telescope quickly and easily into a high performing H-alpha telescope. For telescopes up to 80mm aperture, you do not need any further accessories as the Baader SunDancer II H-alpha Filter already includes an achromatic 3x […]
The Solar Live View Imaging Software is freeware created by amateur astronomer David Scott in order to attempt to bridge the gap between viewing directly down an eyepiece and accessing the live capture view seen on screen and finally to the finished image after stacking and post-processing. As its name […]
DSLR cameras for Solar imaging are a popular way to image the Sun. Our editorial staff often discuss how to best use their mainstream digital cameras for astronomical imaging. Surprised? Truth is, many of the most amazing amateur celestial photos are captured with mainstream terrestrial DSLR cameras. As with traditional […]
Using FireCapture for solar imaging is the subject of this video that walks through how to focus your instrument(s), create flat calibration and manipulate parameters for exposure to see various features and record them in one exposure, both the surface and the limb together. The video’s author, Martin (Marty) Wise, […]
The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R GoTo EQ mount will be the subject this week on the What’s Up? Webcast. In this episode the Sky-Watcher team will take deep dive into the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R mount which is one of the most popular mounts in the Sky-Watcher line up. In the episode they will […]
UK based Rowen Astronomy’s new Rowen AZ100 Alt-Azimuth Mount is an impressive feat of engineering that moves your optics in altitude or azimuth – up and down, or side to side – as independent functions and includes the option to lock the mount’s position and to guide it manually. The […]