Have you ever wondered how the telescope optics are made in amateur telescopes? Even is the answer is no, you might want reconsider that answer and take a peek at this video where Explore Scientific’s Scott Roberts provides an inside look at the telescope optic’s manufacturing process. It’s a short […]
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 […]
Baader Planetarium has released a number of new telescope accessories for imaging and visual observation. These include: Baader 2″ ClickLock Eyepiece Clamp M54 x 0.75 The Baader 2″ ClickLock M54 x 0.75 Eyepiece Clamp works with all focusers from Baader Planetarium, Sky-Watcher, TS-Optics, Bresser, Omegon, Explore Scientific and others with […]
The Second Annual David H. Levy Arizona Dark Sky Star Party (ADSSP) event will be held on May 20th – 24th 2020, featuring the legendary Comet Discoverer David H. Levy, as well as other prominent astronomers and astrophotographers. The event is located at Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns Dark Sky Park, a […]
The Explore Scientific USB Power Bank is the perfect accessory for those looking for a small, lightweight, 8.4 amp-hour, 12 V battery pack. With the Explore Scientific USB Power Bank with Red LED Flashlight, you will have power to spare for your telescope mount, smart devices, cameras or other equipment […]
Explore Scientific has released its new Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight which offers a complete computerized Wi-Fi or wired GOTO Equatorial Tracker with integrated PMC-Eight electronics suitable for attaching small telescopes or DSLR cameras attached to a standard “Vixen Style” dovetail plate. It can be used with the Explore Scientific’s free […]
With the Explore Scientific ExploreStars App, you can connect your Explore Scientific PMC-Eight equipped telescope mounts with touch devices using Windows, Android and Apple operating systems. The platform is designed to simplify your stargazing experience through its intuitive interface while improving your skills as an astronomer. The new Explore Scientific […]
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 […]
Explore Scientific, an international concern based in Springdale, Arkansas, has received the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas’ 2018 Torch Award for Ethics. The national award-winning “educate and recognize” Torch Award program is the premier public recognition of organizations that intentionally pursue the Six Principles of TRUST, upon which the BBB […]
Explore Scientific 92 Degree Eyepiece Review: Due to primarily using Dobsonians and altitude/azimuth scopes, I’ve long enjoyed and preferred wide-field eyepieces to the standard 40-50 degree oculars. And with the continued advancement in optical coatings, I’ve found that light transmission loss from eyepieces that incorporate more lens elements has become […]
The Explore Scientific PMC-Eight ExploreStars Android App connects an Explore Scientific PMC-Eight equipped telescope to the universe with any Android Tablet Running KitKat or later. External storage, such as MicroSD is required. This platform is designed to simplify the stargazing experience through it’s simple and intuitive interface. ExploreStars has the […]
Explore Scientific ES 80 ED Triplet APO Review Explore Scientific is known for refracting telescopes, quality eyepieces, the David H. Levy Comet Hunter , a Maksutov-Newtonian telescope and Twilight I and II alt-azimuth mounts. I own a Twilight II mount and enjoy using it with various small refractors and […]