In this dovetail saddle video demonstration, you learn that, wether exploring the sun or the night sky, a secure mount is paramount in obtaining a pristinge view. If you’ve been involved in amateur astronomy long enough, you’ve seen it happen: A telescope owner is assembling or disassembling his or her […]
The Definitive Equipment Guide to Viewing and Imaging the Sun is a publication that provides an easy-to-consume introduction to the technological options for enhancing your solar imaging and observing experience. We cover the gamut of options available including building your own solar viewer, solar glasses, smart phones, DSLR cameras, astronomy […]
The SkyX astronomy and imaging software and how it works with Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. In the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will check out SkyX Astronomy and imaging software which is one of the most powerful astronomy control software […]
The ZWO 5V EAF is the latest iteration of the ZWO EAF (Electric Automatic Focuser). The 5V EAF is an upgraded version of the original ZWO EAF electronic focuser which enables precise, dynamic focus control for planetary and deep-sky imaging. Compared to its previous version, the main change of ZWO […]
The SharpStar 13028HNT hyperbolic Newtonian astrograph delivers premium performance offering a compact 130mm f/2.8 reflector that uses an innovative optical design and multiple precision elements to provide a 44mm image circle that fills 36mmx44mm full-frame sensors with a 6.9 degree field of view. This is the perfect instrument for astrophotographers […]
With the Askar FMA230, Sharpstar Optics has created a powerful triplet APO refractor with unique visual and photographic application possibilities. In just a few steps, the APO telephoto lens becomes a compact astronomical telescope, a guide scope or a powerful spotting scope for landscape observation. The triplet APO objective allows […]
The Rigel System STEPPER Motor Kits for Askar FMA135 are part of Rigel System’s nSTEP and STEPPER Motor Kits for camera lenses and telescope focus rings which offer the ability to motorize your camera or telescope focus ring with Rigel System’s powerful stepper motor for the ultimate in accurate auto-focusing. […]
Its nice to report that the in-person star party circuit is opening up in North America. Here are some highlights of star parties for August 2021. Nebraska Star Party Location: Valentine, Nebraska Website: http://www.nebraskastarparty.org/ Dates: August 1 – 6, 2021 The Nebraska Star Party offers awesome astronomical views from Merritt […]
The Rigel nFRAME Astroimaging Stepper and Controller now offers a solution for imagers who have the William Optics Reducer 61R Flattener Rotator, the M-CAA92 or M-CAA63 camera rotator. This Rigel Systems low cost solution for automation from your PC is simple and effective and doesn’t add any length to your […]
The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50DX will be the subject this week on the Sky-Watcher What’s Up? Webcast. In the webcast the Sky-Watcher team will check out the smallest apo in the Sky-Watcher line up, the Evoguide 50DX, taking close up look at its features and capabilities. The Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50DX is […]
With the Celestron Telescope Lens Cleaning Kit you can wipe away dust, dirt, fingerprints and other particles on your lenses to make sure your view is clean and clear. This cleaning kit works on all glass and optical surfaces, including telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, microscopes, and even camera lenses, […]
A perfect grab-and-go tripod option for steady viewing and imaging of the Sun, this versatile monopod features a fold-out mini tripod to provide both the mobility and the stability you need for on-the-go exploration with optical instruments like spotting scopes, cameras, and L-adapter equipped binoculars.