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ScopeTrader June 2026Leading this month's edition is The TEC 180FL Review: 7 Inches of Apochromatic Royalty. At nearly $20,000 and surrounded by years of reputation, waiting lists, and admiration, the TEC 180FL represents a level of refractor ownership many astrophotographers only dream about. In this in-depth feature, Rich Harris explores whether this legendary telescope truly lives up to its status, and what it's like to own one.Beyond the TEC, this issue is packed with new equipment announcements, industry developments, and practical astronomy coverage. We take a first look at the upcoming inFocus Max Electronic Focuser from Prometheus Astro, examine the innovative Wanderer FilterCube for RASA telescopes, and cover the release of the new Askar 111F APO and Askar 131F refractors with dedicated reducers. Readers will also discover the surprisingly capable Pico Dobsonian, learn about every broadcast Earth has sent into deep space, and explore why many observers feel that astronomy weather is getting worse for astrophotographers. Industry news includes Observable Space's recent funding success, PixInsight's Apple Silicon advancements, Astrobin's subscription price increases, and the launch of both AstroHelm and MLAstro Hub mobile applications. We also cover DarkSky's annual meeting, look at Unistellar's Father's Day promotions, and bring you the latest developments shaping amateur astronomy and astrophotography around the world. Get more issues of ScopeTrader
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