The July 2024 issue of ScopeTrader is bursting with exciting content for every astronomy enthusiast. This month's highlights include the find the "forever" telescope mount, the latest astornomy innovations, fascinating historical insights, and expert reviews across various categories.
Discover the new collimator for reflecting telescopes from APM Telescopes, and delve into the history of the Coulter Odyssey Compact 10. Explore the newly released long focal length APO telescope from Altair, and read about a billionaire's proposal for a SpaceX mission to upgrade the Hubble Telescope. Find out about the jammed door on the XRISM telescope affecting low-energy X-ray observation, and learn about Voyager 1 resuming science data transmission from all four instruments. Get details on the newly released Askar 52mm F4 guide scope, reflect on how amateur telescope makers defended America, and dive into Dobsonian astrophotography with Benjamin Law.
Update on the Astrophotography mini PC MeLE Quieter3Q from Astrotan, and read Tsula's guide to preparing for a stargazing trip. Gain insights on daytime astrophotography from the Macquarie Huntsman Telescope, and learn about the peace and connection found in solitary astro imaging. See the astrophoto of NGC5005 and 5033 captured with the TS-Optics 10 inch ONTC, and take a deep dive into the Centaurus constellation and its globular star clusters. Discover Hubble's observation of a galactic bar's illumination.
Trevor Jones reviews the new ZWO ASI585MC Pro, and find details on the QSI 700 Series cameras now available for order. Announcing the 2024 astrophotography competitions by nPAE, and Julie Evans "Eating Sunshine" at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Learn about NASA's forecast of a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event, and read about the 2024 SPIE astronomical telescopes conference. Anticipation builds for the brightening of T Coronae Borealis in 2024.
Learn about LuckyStackWorker for solar image processing, and find out how FindBackground helps in finding the true background in astrophotos. Read about the WARPDRIVE WD-20 mount from WarpAstron, and discover Astro TUFF TRUK telescope trolleys. Get guidance on choosing a forever telescope mount, and find out about Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars lens upgrades. Learn about the new electronic focuser options for Celestron and Meade SCTs, and discover the side-by-side dovetail plates and saddles from Rouz Astro.
Take a tour of Snake Mt Observatory, and learn that Starfront observatory is now accepting and installing telescopes. Read about how LA County sees a decrease in light pollution thanks to Kathryn Barger, and compare sky glow in Canada vs. the United States. Check out the new book, "Quantum Mechanics and the Design of the Universe." Discover Starfront Observatory's remote telescope hosting services.
Read updates on the Whirlwind Chang'e 6 mission collecting lunar samples and excitement builds for the upcoming eruption of Blaze Star T Coronae Borealis. Learn about the Stellar Dreams program gifting 100 telescopes, and find out about Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS becoming visible to the naked eye soon. Discover NASA's plan to adjust Hubble Space Telescope orientation, and gain insights into massless topological defects and cosmic structure binding. Read about Milky Way-like galaxies found by Mizzou scientists, and NASA'sJWT findings on aligned bipolar jets supporting star formation theory. Discover Simons Observatory's big bang inflation measurements and stargazing adventures in Namibia with Sisco Auala and Marc Wolt.
Get your copy of the July 2024 issue of ScopeTrader today and stay updated with the latest in astronomy and astrophotography.
Welcome to the June 2024 issue of ScopeTrader, packed with the latest and greatest in the world of astronomy. This month, our telescope section features a range of astrophotography setups to fit any budget, from $100 to $10,000. We also highlight the arrival of Sky-Watcher's Wave 100i and 150i harmonic drive mounts, the release of the BRESSER Messier 12-inch Dobsonian telescope, and a comprehensive unboxing and comparison of the ZWO AM3 to the AM5. Plus, see how the Sky-Watcher Quattro 300P captures the stunning M51 Whirlpool galaxy.
In our astrophotography section, we delve into the Lucky Imaging technique that brings the M51 to vivid detail and Cuiv the Lazy Geek's tips on removing star spikes. Learn how to capture comet PanSTARRS alongside nebulae Sh2-112 and Sh2-115, and read about Pasquale Panuzzo's discovery of the Gaia BH3 black hole. We also feature the stunning SN2024ggi supernova captured with the TS ONTC 8-inch telescope and a jaw-dropping 50-hour exposure of the M106 galaxy at 1200mm that has taken the community by storm. Don't miss the incredible NGC 2683 galaxy astrophoto taken with the TEC APO200FL telescope and QHY268, and a candid discussion on the challenges of astrophotography.
For camera enthusiasts, we review the ZWO ASI533MC Pro DSO camera, a favorite among deep-sky photographers. Our events section is brimming with exciting star parties and retreats, including schedules for the Almost Heaven Star Party, Nebraska Star Party, Cherry Springs Star Party, Adirondack Astronomy Retreat, and Pennyrile StarGaze. We also cover ALCon 2024, the Oregon Star Party, Star Stuff 2024, Southern Maine Astronomers' events, Enchanted Skies Star Party, and King Charles III's acceptance of the patronage of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Other highlights include the Apertura 50 mm Right Angle Finder Scope, updates for PS Align Pro and Xasteria Weather apps, and the PiFinder telescope finder. In mounts, we feature the Sky Watcher CQ350 Pro mount and tripod combo, the EM31 Pro harmonic equatorial mount from EmCanAstro, and the Sky-Watcher EQ AL55i pro mount. Also, check out the Tabletop Tripod from Celestron, the SX2WL wireless telescope mount from Vixen, and the EXOS-2 GT GoTo EQ Mount Firmware Update Cable from Explore Scientific.
