ScopeTrader Astronomy Magazine November 2024 is here!

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The November 2024 issue of ScopeTrader is here

Hey-hey! It's November! Just 54 days until Christmas :)

We’re excited to announce that your November issue of ScopeTrader is ready to view, along with our new online reader! This updated reader includes useful features like bookmarking, downloading, and full-screen viewing, plus it’s designed for seamless use on mobile devices. It’s powered by our latest online reader tech, so it looks and performs great across platforms. And stay tuned—our new mobile app is set to launch in early December, bringing even more convenience to your reading experience. Oh, and we also fixed that pesky little login bug some folks were having trouble with on certain browsers! I will have an update on my 200-hour Andromeda run next month.

This month's feature is an interview with NASA's Kay Ogetay, discussing the importance of telescope size in astrophotography and its impact on capturing distant objects.

The issue also covers Phil Hart's achievement as the Astrophotographer of the Year, awarded by the Astrophotography Prize 2024 for his high-resolution image of the 2023 Solar Eclipse. Other competition results from nPAE's Southern Hemisphere Astrophotography Competition are shared, highlighting top astrophotographers and their work.

We introduce several new tools for astronomers. Rouz Astro has released a versatile Finder Shoe Multi Accessory Mounting Platform, and Buckeyestargazer has launched QUICK Focus Release brackets for Celestron SCTs. For astrophotography enthusiasts, SVBONY's SV555 full-frame astrograph and Askar's SQA85 super quintuplet astrograph are highlighted, showcasing advanced optics tailored for deep-sky imaging.

Additional equipment updates include a review of Sky Rover Banner Cloud APO 12x50 binoculars, noted for their broad field of view and sharp imaging. ToupTek's AFW-L Astro Filter Wheel and iOptron's Imaging Newtonian OTAs are also reviewed, along with The Dobson Factory's new 16-inch Dobsonian telescope.

Software and technology news features DeepSkyStacker's latest beta update, Astrobackyard's visit to Starfront Observatory, and the debut of Theia, an AI-driven image processing tool for astrophotography. Also introduced is AStarBox, a Raspberry Pi-powered alternative to the ASIAIR, intended for flexible astroimaging setups. Lastly, the magazine addresses common misconceptions, debunking the myth of telescope color views.

Read here: https://scopetrader.com/magazine/november-2024

Clear skies,

Richard Harris, Executive Editor
ScopeTrader