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Inaugural Issue of ScopeTrader, June 2024 is here!

Started by rharris on 6/20/2024 1:08:45 PM CST

rharris

Joined 2/23/2015

Loc: Mo, USA

Posted 6/20/2024 1:08:45 PM CST (Last edited 6/20/2024 1:11:58 PM CST)

Dear fellow astronomers and gear heads,

We are beyond excited (and slightly out of breath) to finally introduce the inaugural issue of ScopeTrader, a project 20 years in the making! Yes, you read that right – two decades of dreaming, planning, and more starry nights than we can count have brought us here. So, buckle up your telescopes and join us on this cosmic journey!

Highlights in This Issue:

Telescopes: From budget-friendly setups starting at $100 to high-end rigs hitting the $10,000 mark, we've got your astrophotography needs covered. Discover the new Wave 100i and 150i harmonic drive mounts from Sky-Watcher, the impressive BRESSER Messier 12-inch Dobsonian telescope, and our unboxing showdown between the ZWO AM3 and AM5 mounts. And don't miss the breathtaking capture of the M51 Whirlpool galaxy by the Sky-Watcher Quattro 300P!

Astrophotography: Get the scoop on advanced techniques like Lucky Imaging to snap M51 in vivid detail. Follow Cuiv the Lazy Geek's tips on banishing star spikes, and learn how to photograph comet PanSTARRS alongside Sh2-112 and Sh2-115. Plus, marvel at Pasquale Panuzzo’s discovery of the Gaia BH3 black hole and the stunning SN2024ggi supernova, thanks to the TS ONTC 8-inch telescope.

Cameras: We dive deep into the ZWO ASI533MC Pro DSO camera, a top pick among deep-sky photographers.

Events: Plan your stargazing calendar with our guides to the Almost Heaven Star Party, Nebraska Star Party, Cherry Springs Star Party, Adirondack Astronomy Retreat, Pennyrile StarGaze, ALCon 2024, Oregon Star Party, Star Stuff 2024, and many more.

Accessories and Software: Check out the latest and greatest in mounts, finder scopes, software tools, and essential accessories for your astronomical adventures.

ScopeTrader is here to be your go-to resource for all things astronomy. Each issue will bring you detailed articles, reviews, and tips to enhance your stargazing experience. Join us in celebrating the wonders of the universe and remember, the sky's not the limit – it's just the beginning!

Check out the issue here: https://scopetrader.com/magazine/june-2024

Clear skies and happy observing,

Richard

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(SCOPES) 14" f/8 ACF Optics - 2845mm focal length, TEC 180FL f/7 1260 mm focal length with Astro-Physics QUAD TCC Reducer (f/5), Takahashi TOA-130-NFB, 12" f/10 ACF - 3048mm (f/10) focal length, 12.5 AG Optical Truss,Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4,. Orion 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain (7.1") 2700mm focal length (f/15), RedCat 51 II APO 250mm f/4.9, Meade 70 mm Series 6000 Astrograph Quadruplet APO Refractor, RedCat 71, Sharpstar 150mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph, (MOUNTS) RST-300, Paramount MX Series 6, Losmandy G11 / Gemini II, ZWO AM5, LXD75, (CAMERAS) ZWO ASI6200MM Pro, ASI2600MM Pro, QHY 268C EB, QHY5-III Guider / Planetary, ASI120MM Guide, Canon 6D Full Frame, ZWO filters, Chroma 3nm SHO/RGB