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NexDome 2m Dome pre-orders open

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 by Richard Harris

NexDome has announced the pre-order availability of its 2-meter steel observatory dome, priced at $6,995. This offer includes a $1,000 discount for those who pre-order by August 31, 2024. The company plans to release the dome by the end of September 2024. The 2-meter dome is the result of five years of development, aimed at creating a durable and cost-effective solut...

Visit the Vera C Rubin Observatory

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is nearing the final stages of construction, with its first light anticipated in early 2025. As part of this milestone, the observatory is organizing media visits to its summit facility. These visits, which will take place over a two-month period starting in early 2025, are intended to provide media representatives with an in-depth, firstha...

PrimaLuceLab PLAY software update

Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

PrimaLuceLab has announced the release of update 1.9.2 for its PLAY astrophotography software, introducing significant enhancements to the Sequencer feature. This update aims to streamline the process of astrophotography image acquisition, making it more efficient and user-friendly for both novice and experienced astronomers. The newly updated Sequencer not only...

Telescope control system installed at Vatican Telescope in Arizona

Sunday, August 4, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), located on Mt. Graham in Arizona (USA), has been outfitted with a new automated control system. The system was built by ProjectSoft HK, an engineering firm in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The installation of the system was concluded on June 3, 2024-on-time and on budget. The conclusion of installation marked the begin...

Kitt Peak National Observatory hosts open night

Monday, June 3, 2024 by Richard Harris

Hundreds of visitors from the Tohono O’odham Nation enjoyed a night of cultural celebration under the stars at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Over 70 NOIRLab staff volunteers welcomed guests for telescope viewings, cultural performances, and educational activities. Kitt Peak National Observatory hosts open night for the Tohono O’odham Nation On May 25...

Worlds highest telescope TAO looks up for the first time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Japan recently inaugurated the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO), situated atop Cerro Chajnantor in northern Chile's Atacama desert at an elevation of 18,504 feet (5,640 meters). Achieving its "first light" this week, TAO is a 6.5-meter aperture telescope funded in part by the Japanese government, designed to observe infrared light. It is uniqu...

SN2024ggi supernova captured using the TS ONTC 8 inch telescope

Saturday, May 11, 2024 by Duncan Milburn

Amateur astronomer Duncan Milburn from Australia's Sunshine Coast captured a stunning image of the supernova SN2024ggi in the galaxy NGC 3621. Taken on the nights of April 12th and 13th 2024, Milburn utilized his TS ONTC 8" Newtonian telescope paired with a ZWO ASI2600MC camera. The total exposure time was just about 2 hours. SN 2024ggi is currently glowi...

NEX22-DO personal observatory dome from NexDome

Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Richard Harris

NexDome has revolutionized the design of personal observatories by focusing on solving common issues found in similar constructions. This includes the overall expense, which is often exacerbated by high shipping costs and the need for additional accessories due to poor design or construction. NexDome has successfully met its primary objective of offering an affordable, ...

Schulman remote telescope access available now

Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

The Mount Lemmon SkyCenter unveiled an exciting opportunity for Astrophotography enthusiasts, enabling them to remotely operate the Schulman Telescope. Positioned at the peak of Mount Lemmon at 9,170 feet, this 0.8-meter (32-inch) telescope is now accessible to users globally through a sophisticated web-based interface. Key features of the remote astrophoto...

ASCOM Alpaca non technical website launches

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by Richard Harris

The ASCOM Alpaca Initiative has recently launched a user-friendly website aimed at enhancing public outreach, fostering awareness, and generating interest in Alpaca and ASCOM Universal APIs for astronomical devices. Established in 2018, the ASCOM Alpaca Initiative endeavors to provide a universally compatible interface adaptable to any system, including embedded process...