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Dwarf Mini telescope tutorial for beginners
Sunday, February 22, 2026 by Richard Harris
A new beginner focused tutorial puts a spotlight on an ultra portable smart telescope and shows exactly how a first night can go from setup to a finished deep sky image. The walkthrough, from Astronomy Tips & Reviews with Curtis on Youtube, centers on a straightforward goal. help newcomers ...

Vaonis Hyperia telescope re-launches with a $99,000 starting price tag
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by Richard Harris
Vaonis just announced Hyperia, positioned as an all-in-one "smart observatory" aimed more at institutions/outreach than typical consumer smart telescopes. As the smart telescope war heats up, with ZWO pretty clearly leading the charge on pure value proposition, Vaonis has stepped forwar...

AM3N harmonic equatorial mount arrives
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
There’s a special kind of relief that washes over a backyard astronomer when setting up under the stars becomes easier. I remember nights wrestling with a bulky mount and a counterweight heavy enough to anchor a canoe (anyone rememember the Atlas mounts?). If old Mark Twain were here, he might...

Seestar accessories you need now
Monday, August 25, 2025 by Austin Harris
When I first unboxed the Seestar I was honestly surprised at how simple it felt. I popped it out of the case, set it on the tripod, hit the power button, and even with the battery only factory charged - not fully topped off - it just worked. All that was left to do was wait for the sky to darken. It...
