In this issue we you'll enjoy Getting Started in Astrophotography with DSLR Cameras by John Moody, using the Stiletto IV Pro also by John Moody, Craig Stark uses Deep Sky Printing to get awesome astro image prints, Dave Snay astro imaging tutoring experiances with Neil Fleming, Dr. James Dire experiances with the Orion 190-mm Mak-Newt, Rick Saunders how-to on building an ATM Focus-Motor Controller, Erik Wilcox's demonstrates the easy to use William Optics Easy Touch Alt-Az Mount, Barry Simon tip on leveling mounts, New Products, Industry News, Editors Note and much more!

Articles include Barlow Bob’s Taking High-Resolution Spectrography to the Masses with the LHIRES III Spectrograph, John Moody Uses the Moonlite CR Motorized Focuser to Optimize an Imaging Newtonian, Don Schwab Finds the Rigel Systems QuikFinder a “Quik” Tool for Finding His Way Around the Night Sky, “Uncle Rod” Molisse Gets Deforked with the Orion Atlas Mount and EQMOD, Erik Wilcox and Gary Parkerson Explore New Twists on Old Problems With Four Products, Industry News, New Products, Astro Tips, and Much More!

Articles include the final article in a four part series about the Erik Teeter’s design and construction of the Dobsonian Stellafane Donation Telescope, Erik Wilcox’s test drive of Carina Software’s Voyager 4.5 Dynamic Sky Simulator, Craig Stark’s testing of the Borg 50 Guide Scope and X-Y Stage, Mike Jones’ examination of baffle optimization for cassegrain telescopes, Marcin KIapczynski’s unique ATM project building a ultra-compact, airline carry-on chest Dob, this month’s Astro Tip, Industry News, New Products and much more!

Articles include Erik Wilcox’s test drive of the Vixen VMC200L Mak-Cass and SXD Sphinx Deluxe Equatorial Mount, Ion Dodd’s experience at the Shooting Star Inn, Roger Blake of Taurus Technologies development of the Virtual Observer software program, Cliff De Lacy’s take of the APT Wedge, Dave Snay’s Collimation Made Easy for a Newbie, Mike Jones technical examination in his Image Quality as a Function of Back Focus Shift for Cassegrain Systems, Craig Stark’s Astro Tip - The Elf, Industry News, New Products and much more!

Articles include a comprehensive review of the Borg 101 F/4 Astrograph, an introduction to APM's ATL-AZ Mount, the building of Pier Tech's Star Travelor Mobile Observatory, astronomy for the visually impaired, a look at Tele Vue's Ethos, a report on Rigel System's RS Spectroscope, Vixen's amazing Newtonian Replica Telescope, a guide to viewing in suburbia, and much more!

Articles include Richard Berry's in depth review of QSI's 532ws CCD Camera, two looks at Stellarvue's SV102ED, Penny Distasio's review of Celestron's new clothing line,  Rob Teeter's look back at his experiances at Stellafane, Erik Wilcox's review of Howie Glatter's laser collimator, the latest industry news and new products, astro tips, and more.

Articles include Lorelei Parker Power's cover story featuring Woodland Hills Telescopes' Farah Payan, two featuring ATM projects building an observing chair and an 8-inch ball scope.  Other articles cover IP4AP image processing instruction, the merits of Dob shrouds, choosing low power eyepieces, simple remote observatory automation, Heater Meals providing warmth under the stars, astro tips, and more.

Check out Rich Williams' Sierra Stars Observatory (SSO) as well as Dave Snay's  test drive of SSO.  This issue also includes a report on Thousand Oaks' Nebula  Filters, the Advanced Alt-Az Telescope Project, and Optical Mechanics' James Mulherin's demystification of mirror coating processes.

JMI's Jim Burr and his journey from astronomy enthusiast to an industry leader in telescope accessories; a simple tip for identifying sources of stray light in telescopes; Agena's budget minded, wide-angle eyepieces; Meade imagers get a test drive; Denkmeier's SCT Powerswitch with FilterSwitch; encouraging a young girl's love for the stars; Starfest 2007.