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SQA55 AF Kit from Askar

Friday, August 9, 2024 by Richard Harris

Askar has introduced the SQA55 AF Kit, an innovative accessory designed to enhance the functionality and precision of the SQA55 telescope. This kit aims for seamless integration with various electronic focusers, offering astronomers improved focusing accuracy and ease of use. Benefits of the SQA55 AF Kit The SQA55 AF Kit offers improved compatibility with a ...

Orion telescope is closed so now what

Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Richard Harris

For amateur astronomers and stargazing enthusiasts, Orion Telescopes has long been a trusted name. Founded in 1975, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars offers a wide range of high-quality optical equipment that caters to everyone from beginners to seasoned astronomers. Orion Telescopes and Binoculars ceased operations in mid-2024 due to a combination of factors. These ...

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlist

Saturday, July 20, 2024 by Richard Harris

The shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition has been unveiled, showcasing a stunning collection of celestial images from around the world. Backed by Liberty Specialty Markets, this prestigious competition, organized by the Royal Museums Greenwich, is now in its 16th year. It drew thousands of entries from top space photographers globally...

Meade and Orion close California offices

Friday, July 12, 2024 by Richard Harris

It's a sad day for the astronomy community as Meade Instruments and Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, long-standing pillars in the astronomy industry, have ceased operations. Meade Instruments, founded in 1972, and Orion, established in 1975, have been instrumental in making astronomy accessible to amateur astronomers worldwide. Optronic Technologies, Inc.,...

DeepSkyStacker bug fixes released

Thursday, July 11, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

The latest update to DeepSkyStacker introduces significant improvements, including support for new file formats, enhanced processing speed, and various bug fixes to optimize your astrophotography experience. Updates and bug fixes in the DeepSkyStacker 5.1.6 release Bug fix: The Image List dock widget was not always visible (e.g. after DSS was maximised and then...

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...