iOptron’s SkyHunter is an ultra-compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount and using the SkyHunter mount for solar imaging or viewing is a great way to get that perfect image or video of the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023 and the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Building on the […]
The new QHY 5-III-715C camera is an affordable solar, lunar and planetary camera and at the same time a perfect guiding module for extremely short focal lengths. It is an ultra high-resolution color camera with the very sensitive back-illuminated (BSI) Sony IMX715 color CMOS sensor with extremely low readout noise. […]
The Astro Hutech Solar Tracker, Hinode (”sunrize” in Japanese) SG, is an autoguider designed for casual solar viewing as well as photography. The Hinode Solar Guider with a dovetail bar and paddle does not require precise polar alignment, allowing for quick, convenient setup-and-go for public outreach or quick viewing with […]
Baader Planetarium AstroSolar Film is a specialized solar filter material designed for safe solar observation. In his article – DYI Solar Filter Project Using Baader Planetarium AstroSolar Film – Gary Parkerson, Executive Editor Emeritus Astronomy Technology Today, explains how he uses the film to create filters for white solar observing. […]
The NOAA has captured an amazing video showing the time-lapse off the Sun and sunspots from the beginning of Solar Cycle 25. As the NOAA team notes in a recent article, “In case you missed it, Solar Cycle 25 has ramped up much faster than scientists predicted producing more sunspots and eruptions […]
The publishers of Astronomy Technology Today have announced a new solar focused magazine, Solar Astronomy Today. The new monthly magazine offers a deep dive into everything about observing and imaging the Sun – and plenty of content on how to best experience the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023 […]
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Solar Astronomy Today! Created by the Publishers of Astronomy Technology Today, we are excited to offer this new magazine for those interested in learning more about solar imaging and viewing as well as offering a resource for those interested in how to maximize their […]
A Southern Hemisphere Astrophotography Competition is being hosted by nPAE Precision Astro Engineering Limited. Participants can enter by sending in their favorite Southern Hemisphere object – these can be a Deep Space Object (DSO), Planetary, Lunar or Solar image. Participants can enter a maximum of 2 photos and the images […]
The Player One Uranus-C PRO camera is a solar and planetary imaging camera which offers one of the first cooled cameras utilizing the Sony IMX585 1/1.2″ CMOS color sensor. The 2.9um pixel size accommodates a well depth of 38.8Ke with a total of 8.3MP (the resolution is 3856*2180), and the […]
SharpCap Updates to Solar and Lunar Mosaic Tools are available in the latest SharpCap 4.1 Beta release. SharpCap is an easy-to-use and powerful astronomy camera capture tool. It can be used with dedicated astronomy cameras, webcams and USB frame grabbers. A wide range of features makes SharpCap suitable for many […]
Orion Telescope and Binoculars is making available a lineup Orion Observer Refractor Sun and Moon Kit telescope combinations. These equatorial refractors come in 90mm, 114mm and 134mm configurations. For solar observing, each kit includes a full aperture film solar filter that fits over the front of the telescope. This Orion […]
The Sun-Geometer Sun Finder for Telescopes is a unique, purpose-built accessory to mount on your telescope to help view the Sun. It is designed to be esthetically pleasing as well as functional. The Sun-Geometer Sun Finder for Telescopes was created by Bob Schalck, an optical research engineer who, for over […]