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Portable astrophotography observatories that elevate night sky imaging
Friday, December 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
Most astrophotographers know the feeling of setting up in an open yard or at a dark site and immediately negotiating with the environment. A light breeze nudges the telescope just enough to show up in guiding. Dew slowly settles on cables and focusers. A neighbor's porch light flicks on at the e...
Star tracker with a strain wave gear in Optron HST MiniTracker
Monday, December 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
iOptron has introduced a new strain wave gear approach to sky tracking with the HST MiniTracker. Just as jet engines revolutionized aviation by packing far more power into a compact form, strain wave gears have transformed modern astronomy - first in high-end GOTO mounts, and now, finally, in ultra-...
Peach State Star Gaze 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Peach State Star Gaze (PSSG) is one of the longest-running annual star parties in the southeastern United States. Set to return for its 31st year, the 2025 event will be held from October 19 through October 26 at the familiar grounds of Deerlick Astronomy Village in Georgia. Organized by the Atl...
Adirondack Astronomy Retreat 2025
Monday, July 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
The 2025 David H. Levy Adirondack Astronomy Retreat will take place from July 20 to July 27, 2025, in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. This annual event brings together amateur and professional astronomers for a week of dark-sky observing, shared learning, and time outdoors. Founded by David an...