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MOTHRA telescope 1,140-lenses to map the cosmic web
Friday, March 13, 2026 by Trey Abbe
A new astronomical instrument is being developed to capture the faint glow of the cosmic web with a scale and simplicity that set it apart. Built as an array of 1,140 individual objective lenses working together, the system trades a single large mirror for many smaller optics, enabling exceptional s...
EkosLive cloud review
Friday, March 7, 2025 by Richard Harris
EkosLive is an online cloud astrophotography platform that provides astronomers with the ability to control remote observatories from any location at any time. This cloud-based application offers a comprehensive suite of tools for scheduling capture sequences, viewing images, and engaging with the a...
SFE210 hybrid friction drive equatorial mount
Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Richard Harris
Black Hole Astronomical Instruments has officially launched the gorgeous SFE210 Hybrid Friction Drive Equatorial Mount following a year of rigorous testing at a remote observatory. The new mount aims to deliver high precision, zero backlash, and exceptional load capacity, meeting the needs of profes...
Hubble is still going strong but how
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, stands as a monument to human ingenuity and adaptability. Designed to be serviced in the vacuum of space, Hubble has defied expectations, remaining operational for over three decades, far exceeding its intended lifespan of 15 years. This extraor...