Vixen Optics Atera Binocular: At just 422 grams (14.9 ounces), Vixen’s Atera Vibration-Cancelling Binocular ($649US) is lighter than most similarly-equipped options and will provide hours of great views, up to 12 hours of on time, in fact, from just two typical AAA batteries. This big performer in a tiny package […]
Howie Glatter Collimation Tools: The Glatter Parallizer was a brilliant innovation that addressed the need to keep the eyepiece (or other optical accessory) parallel with the optical axis of the telescope. Howie Glatter understood that centering the optical axis of the eyepiece to that of the telescope – a factor […]
Ready to take your Photoshop astrophotography skills to the next level? Then check out Starizona’s new Action Pack for Photoshop ($20US). Included are 10 Photoshop actions guaranteed to help you get that polished final image you’ve been looking for. Once installed, the actions appear in the Actions palette in Photoshop, […]
The Orbitrack app is a thorough rewrite of Southern Stars’ 2013 Satellite Safari app offering a brand-new, augmented-and-virtual-reality satellite tracker and spaceflight simulator. Track thousands of satellites – in orbit and overhead! Orbitrack will tell you when spacecraft pass overhead, show you where to find them in the sky, and […]
Tele Vue Telescope Accessory Package: Tele Vue telescopes have traditionally been sold as basic optical tube assemblies (OTAs), equipped with essentials, such as focusers, dew shields and endcaps, but without such options as star diagonals, eyepieces, finders or cases. The assumption with such high-end components as those designed and produced […]
Is it too early for Christmas shopping? Given that Phil Harrington’s Astronomy 2019 Wall Calendar ($9.99US) by Willow Creek Press is already in stock, we don’t think so. “The cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be,” said Carl Sagan “We know we are approaching the […]
Optec has released a new FocusLynx driver package allowing control of multiple hubs from a single computer for telescope focuser control. This public beta release software can be used with a single FocusLynx hub or several hubs at the same time. Each hub can control up to two focusers through […]
Sky-Watcher USA’s Evostar refractors are offered from 72mm – 120mm in aperture and are designed to provide the finest images obtainable in their design class. These doublet refractors feature matched lens assemblies with an ED element. The EvoStar refractor lens assembly utilizes a proprietary combination of matched lenses, designed to […]
Optec has added an electronic Fine Focus Knob to its FocusLynx Hand Control for a much better experience at the telescope. With three speeds and improved response of the IN and OUT buttons, you’ll find using the Hand Control much more enjoyable for visual observing. The FocusLynx Hand Control provides […]
Explore Scientific is celebrating tenth university. Originally created as an amateur astronomy technology company offering Explore Scientific branded products, the company has grown into a business offering amateur astronomy, scientific optics, sports optics and adventure gear. The company was founded by its president, Scott Roberts, who has spent over 30 […]
Officina Stellare has announced its acquisition of Knaeble Optical Systems, a well-known German company appreciated for its professional full-carbon and titanium f/8 Ritchey-Chretien telescopes. Production of Knaeble R-Cs will continue to be based in Berlin, ensuring that, although products in the Knaeble R-C line may be redesigned, their renowned quality […]
Sky-Watcher USA Evoguide 50: Sky-Watcher USA is noted for its quality apos, and the new Evoguide 50 ($275US), its smallest, is also among its most intriguing, not the least because it features a matched lens assembly, which includes an ED element, earning it the ED Doublet “apo” designation. With a […]