On June 5, 2020, the Moon will offer us another penumbral lunar eclipse. While not so spectacular as a partial or total lunar eclipse, it will be a nice natural show to see. And the team at Virtual Telescope will be sharing it live, online, showcasing the Moon above the […]
The latest version of DeepSkyStacker, Version 4.2.4 Beta 4, 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 […]
Avalon Instruments is now offering an adapter kit that provides the ability to attach an iOptron iPolar e-Polarscope to Avalon M-uno and M-zero mounts, including Avalon’s new M-zero telescope mount specifically designed for use in low latitude areas down to 0 degrees. The popular iOptron iPolar is a highly precise […]
Stuck at home looking for something to do? Want to learn about the latest in astronomy equipment, techniques and more? Well the SkyWatcher USA new “What’s Up?” Webcast is a new option to learn more about what’s happening in the world of telescope technology. What’s Up? is a live webcast […]
Stellarium is an open-source planetarium software 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 what […]
AstroInfo is a new astronomy web application which offers useful information and calculations that can help amateur astronomers in planning their astronomy/astrophotograpy sessions. It also has some additional features and interesting data provided by external web services such as NASA which is updated on a daily basis. The AstroInfo web […]
John Wonderlin of Spike-a, an astronomy products company which sells Bahtinov masks, flat field panels and more, has released the lasted version of his free AstroGadgets software which was first released in 2011. AstroGadgets is a free Windows desktop program for amateur astronomers that gathers information from various astronomy websites, […]
Sharpstar Optics has released the new ASKAR FMA180 triplet air-spaced APO refractor. The new telescope includes two pieces of ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, providing excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The high-quality optics producing a flat image with striking clarity and performs well for both astrophotography and astronomy observation. As the […]
Orion Telescopes and Binoculars Orion HDX 12″ Truss RC Ultimate Astro-Imaging Package is an observatory caliber package of products that offers the best imaging tech available from Orion. The Orion HDX 12″ Truss RC system is centered around the Orion 12″ Truss Tube Ritchey-Chretien Astrograph which utilizes hyperboloid primary and […]
German based TS-Optics’ new 8″ f/5 UNC Newtonian Telescope is a universal telescope for stationary and transportable use. This telescope is an excellent performer with the moon and planets and is also fast enough for deep-sky imaging. UNC stands for Universal Newtonian Telescope with Carbon Tube. The telescope offers three […]
Explore Scientific has introduced several new camera adapters for astro imaginers. Included is a reduction adapter from M48x0.75 to M42x0.75 mm (shown in image). The adapter is designed for connecting T2 camera accessories with the smaller M42x0.75 thread to the larger M48x0.75 thread. It is ideal for adapting 2 inch […]
Digital Optica has just announced a new Digital Occulting Device aimed at accelerating the search for extra-solar planets. The company’s Digital Occulting Device, paired with its new proprietary control software, can give astronomers the ability to block out the glare of planet hosting stars allowing direct imaging of extra-solar planets. […]