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New dew heater tailored for StarSense Explorer
Friday, October 3, 2025 by Austin Harris
Astronomy equipment manufacturer R-Sky Astro Instruments has released a new accessory designed specifically for Celestron’s StarSense Explorer smartphone dock. The product is a dew heater that helps keep the dock’s alignment mirror free of condensation, a common problem during nighttime ...
Stellarvue SVX152T Apo triplet refractor
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Stellarvue SVX152T is a 6-inch apochromatic triplet refractor telescope designed for both visual observing and astrophotography. Built around a precision 152 mm objective lens, the SVX152T is the result of years of refinement at Stellarvue. It's hand-figured and tested using interferometry t...
Old Takahashi refractors are still amazing
Monday, June 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
Before the rise of modern apochromatic optics, before the dominance of computer-assisted mounts and carbon fiber tubes, the amateur astronomy world was lit by a different kind of star. In the 1960s and 1970s, Japanese manufacturers quietly built a reputation for crafting precision refractors that de...
Hybrid dovetail system launched
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Rouz Astro Hybrid Dovetail System was created for users who want more control over their telescope mounting hardware without carrying unnecessary weight. Designed for flexibility and compatibility, the system includes a CNC-machined aluminum bottom plate and an optional carbon fiber top plate. I...