The Pegasus Astro SmartEye is a hybrid device that offers an advanced light-sensitive image sensor that transitions between Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) and traditional eyepiece observing. The SmartEye easily slots into a telescope focuser, just like a regular optical eyepiece. For more advanced imagers, SmartEye is also a versatile astro-camera […]
The Apertura 75Q refractor from High Point Scientific is a fully corrected quintuplet refractor utilizing Sharpstar FCD optics. Designed specifically for astrophotography, the Apertura 75Q provides near-perfect color correction and full-frame compatibility without the need for an external flattener. The Apertura 75Q refractor offers a Petzval design that eliminates the […]
The Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply from High Point Scientific offers a large EV-grade lithium ion battery pack for remote astroimaging and more. It offers astronomy industry standard 5.5×2.1mm output ports, USB-A, USB-C PD 100W, 120V AC and all the essential cables needed for a comprehensive remote power supply. […]
The new APM 25×100-L MS Binoculars are among the latest big astronomical binoculars in the in the APM Magnesium Series. The “L” designation represents the fact that these binoculars are longer and heavier, and their focal length helps increase the ability to correct chromatic aberration and field correction. All APM […]
The Vixen SX2WL mount adds WiFi functionality to the venerable Vixen SX2’s accurate micro-step motion control technology that is achieved with highly stable and smooth rotations of pulse motors. By controlling the mount with a smartphone using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, it is easy to use sky navigation […]
In this issue Matt Harmston shows how establishing back-focus can be an iterative process requiring repeated confirmation and/or refinement of other observing system characteristics; Paul Temple describes his experiences with a classic Celestron 6” achromatic refractor nicknamed “The Beast!”; Rafael Fiol discusses how he designed and printed a 3D Newtonian […]
The Celestron Tabletop Tripod eliminates the need for a full-height tripod and provides grab-and-go convenience when added to the Celestron NexStar Evolution, NexStar SE and now, the new Celestron Origin telescope. Compact and sturdy, the Celestron Tabletop Tripod is half the size and weight of a standard tripod, making it […]
The Rouz Astro Sidewinder Auxiliary Rings are made of lightweight carbon fiber composite that allow the user to attach a host of accessories. While these are built to offer a sturdy carrying point for accessories, they are not meant to be used as tube rings to carry a telescope. They […]
The Founder Optics Draco 62 ED is a high quality, transportable and versatile telescope for both visual and photographic use. It offers a f/4.8 quintuplet refractor that can be reduced to a fast f/3.9 when utilizing the included 0.83X reducer. The telescope features a five-element air-space design using ED glass. […]
Luminos Pro updates offered in Version 11 have been announced by the publisher, Wobbleworks. Available on iOS, it offers an all-in-one mobile astronomy app, with a wide range of features for star gazing, observing with a telescope, and exploring the galaxy in 3D. Luminos Pro has vast databases of nearly […]
The Rigel Systems crossbar-stepper for William Optics REDCAT has been updated and improved to provide increased functionality. It works by providing a rubber focus ring gear that is easily stretched and pulled over the camera/telescope focus ring to provide gear teeth that engage with the drive gear on Rigel Systems’ […]
Rigel Systems has announced updates to its usb-nFRAME camera rotator and framer with a complete redesign to offer a thinner and more rigid package. It utilizes a powerful stepper motor under the usb-nFRAME controller’s guidance, ensuring angular accuracy and repeatability to fractions of a degree. Its software is fully ASCOM compliant for […]
