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ScopeTrader August 2024

Welcome to the August issue of ScopeTrader!

Our featured article, "How Narrow is Too Narrow?" by Jim Thompson, is a must-read for anyone involved in narrowband imaging. Dive deep into the world of narrowband filters with this invaluable piece.

In the telescopes section, we cover the Vaonis Singularity app updates, plus the new Kson Olympus AS102 ED APO refractor from Astro Dog. Meanwhile, we got the scoop on Meade and Orion closing, and also the Askar SQA55 Quintuplet Astrograph.

For astrophotography enthusiasts, be amazed by the SH2-91 mosaic inside, featuring over 50 hours of data, and explore the stunning colors of the moon.

Camera aficionados will be excited to hear about the ASIAIR Plus 256G from ZWO, offering new possibilities for your setup. In finder scopes, the PiFinder update brings peculiar galaxies into sharper focus.

On the software front, SkyWave AI has updated its telescope collimation software, and the Luminos Pro app now supports Stellarium landscapes. In mounts, discover the differences of the AM5N mount and why it's a worthwhile investment. The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, UMi 17R, and Ragdoll harmonic mounts from Proxisky are now available, along with the Losmandy AZ8 ALT AZ Mount.

Binocular enthusiasts can now preorder the Analog Sky Heart binocular kit and video course. For those interested in smart telescopes, the Vaonis Vespera II smart telescope upgrades and reviews are in.

In eyepieces, the nPAE Flip Turret allows you to use your telescope seamlessly for both visual and astrophotography. Finally, the EZT Astro MAF-1 wireless auto focuser is now available.