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Stargazing trip preparation guide from Tsula

Thursday, June 27, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Planning a stargazing trip involves careful preparation to ensure an enjoyable and productive experience. To start, selecting the right equipment is essential. You’ll want a telescope or binoculars that are portable and easy to set up, especially if you’re heading to a remote location. Consider the power requirements of your equipment as well, ensuring you h...

Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars lens upgrades

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Large lenses are crucial in astronomical binoculars. The Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars are designed for amateur astronomers. These binoculars include advanced optics, coatings, internal components. With large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms, ED glass, and fully multi-coated optics using Celestron’s XLT coating technology, the SkyMaster Pro ED aims to provid...

Starfront observatory now accepting and installing telescopes

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 by Richard Harris

Bray Falls provided an in-depth tour of the telescopes already set up at the remote observatory in Central Texas. This project aims to make astrophotography accessible and affordable by allowing people to use their telescopes remotely from dark skies, wherever they live. The observatory features buildings where the roofs open every night, enabling users to capture image...

Stellar Dreams program gifting 100 telescopes

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

An illuminating new program, Stellar Dreams, has stargazers and science educators aglow with inspiration. Run by the nonprofit organization The Science Haven, it aims to spur interest in STEM among underrepresented and underprivileged families by gifting 100 telescopes. Founded by molecular biologist Raven Baxter, The Science Haven promotes science accessibility and inc...

New electronic focuser option for Celestron and Meade SCTs arrive

Saturday, June 8, 2024 by Richard Harris

The WiFi-nFOCUS from Rigel Systems is a computerized motor focusing system designed for Celestron and Meade SCT telescopes. It can be operated from PCs, tablets, and smartphones using WiFi and is fully ASCOM compliant, ensuring compatibility with popular focus control programs. The system includes a temperature compensation feature with a dedicated sensor. Measuring ...

Telescope cable management solved with PrimaLuceLab GHOST mode

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by Richard Harris

At the 2024 Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) held in the United States, PrimaLuceLab representatives Filippo and Tom showcased their latest advancements in astrophotography technology, focusing on the innovative GHOST mode. This cutting-edge feature offers Wi-Fi connectivity, effectively replacing all USB cabling for PrimaLuceLab devices and significantly simplifying th...

Lucky Imaging technique captures M51 in vivid detail

Sunday, May 19, 2024 by Robert Majewski

I decided to image Deep Sky objects with available software a number of years ago. However, I found a number of problems, like the autoguiding calibration code that failed to calibrate for various reasons, and guide stars were hard to find. So, I decided to write my own software for DSO image acquisition. The "Lucky Image" M51 image was taken with an 8...

EXOS-2 GT GoTo EQ Mount Firmware Update Cable from Explore Scientific

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Explore Scientific has introduced a significant upgrade for astronomy enthusiasts with its new adapter cable set designed for the EXOS-2 GOTO Equatorial Mount. This set, in conjunction with the latest Bresser Driver compatible with ASCOM and the EXOSII GOTO EQ V2.3hex software version, enables users to update the handbox firmware and enhance the mount's operation us...

Wave 100i and Wave 150i harmonic drive mounts from Sky-Watcher arrive

Friday, May 3, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Sky-Watcher Wave Strainwave Mount series introduces two innovative models, the Wave 100i and Wave 150i, featuring advanced harmonic strainwave gear technology for zero backlash and precise GoTo functionality. Both models offer dual AZ/EQ tracking modes, rapid 10 degrees per second slewing, and integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. Wave 100i and Wave 150i harmo...

Focal Reducer and Field Flattener for TV102 scopes from Tele Vue

Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

The Tele Vue 0.8x Focal Reducer/Flattener is a specialized accessory designed for the Tele Vue 102 telescope. It serves to decrease the focal length by a factor of 0.8, effectively broadening the field of view and improving image flatness. This enhancement is ideal for astrophotography, allowing users to capture clearer, wider images of celestial bodies. Compatible with...

Powertank 12V Power Supply from Celestron

Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

The Celestron Powertank 12V portable rechargeable power supply was specifically designed to meet the needs of amateur astronomers with a penchant for exploration. This power supply is compatible with any Celestron computerized telescope, ensuring you can enjoy stargazing from any location. The device is not just an essential companion for powering your telescope; i...