The Refractor telescope design is one of the most popular telescope designs used today. From visual observing to imaging they provide sharp, high contrast images. They will be Taking a look at the different designs, features and advantages of the refractor design. This week Sky-Watcher USA on the What’s Up? […]
Sky-Watcher USA has a number of new products launching for 2020 including new mounts, accessories and several brand-new telescopes. The Sky-Watcher USA New Telescopes and more were given a sneak peak into its new lineup during a recent a presentation of its “What’s Up?” Webcast, which is a new weekly […]
“Software Bisque’s SkyX Pro Now Works with Sky-Watcher USA SynScan EQ Mounts” Sky-Watcher USA SynScan EQ mount owners will be pleased to know that Software Bisque SkyX Pro software’s latest release now offers a new SynScan plug-in. With this update, Sky-Watcher mount owners can now connect to SkyX Professional for […]
Sky-Watcher is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and to help recognize the occasion the company is working with Starlight Xpress to offer limited-edition astrograph imaging packages. Sky-Watcher is matching its line of astrographs with the Starlight Xpress Trius SX-42 camera – virtually eliminating all of the headaches associated with configuring an […]
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 […]
The Sky-Watcher USA AZ-GTi mount ($379US) is for anyone looking for a small, powerful go-to alt-az mount. Weighing just 8.6 pounds – complete with pier extension and tripod! – this versatile mount supports a hefty 11-pound payload. The Sky-Watcher USA AZ-GTi Mount is available in three configurations: (1) mount set […]
The Sky-Watcher USA EQM-35 go-to mount provides a convenient, stable go-to platform for refractors up to 100 mm or up to 127-mm Maksutovs. Designed as an imaging system, it also works well for visual use. This mount is perfect for the beginner as well as the more advanced astronomer. The […]
Sky-Watcher Stargate Dobsonian is a truss-tube Dobsonian telescope that offer serious aperture for those looking to sail farther into the depths of the cosmos in big – and even bigger – deep-sky-gobbling apertures of 18 and 20 inches. For those stepping up from the 12-inch instruments, the 18-inch Sky-Watcher Stargate […]
The RAYOX saddle offers a unique auto engaging saddle for astronomical and terrestrial telescopes. By automatically cinching down on your dovetail, the Rayox saddle virtually eliminates accidental drops of your OTA during setup, balancing or break-down. By using an auto-engaging cam-lever, users can easily lock their dovetail firmly into place […]
The Sky-Watcher Stargate Dobsonian telescopes offer serious aperture for those looking to sail farther into the depths of the cosmos in big deep-sky-gobbling apertures of 18 and 20 inches. For those stepping up from the 12-inch instruments, the 18-inch Stargate captures more than twice the light, and for those graduating […]