Astronomy Equipment News

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Mounts

Automatic polar alignment for telescopes just got real

• Monday, January 12, 2026
• By Richard Harris

Exploring a modular motorized pier concept developed by AstrophilosLab that integrates wit...

Mounts

MLAstro SAL-33 harmonic mount setup and safety guide

• Saturday, December 13, 2025
• By Austin Harris

Step by step guidance shows how you configure, align, and protect the MLAstro SAL-33 harmo...

Mounts

Star tracker with a strain wave gear in Optron HST MiniTracker

• Monday, December 8, 2025
• By Richard Harris

The HST MiniTracker is a compact, precision-built star tracker with a strain wave gear. Th...

Mounts

ClearSky ST-17 R harmonic mount

• Friday, December 5, 2025
• By Richard Harris

A first look at the ClearSky ST-17 R harmonic mount for real world astrophotographers. The...