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EZT Astro MAF-1 wireless auto focuser

Monday, July 29, 2024 by Richard Harris

EZT Astro has introduced the MAF-1, an advanced automatic electronic motor focuser designed for astronomers seeking precision and convenience. The MAF-1 is equipped with cutting-edge features, including Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, allowing for true remote control without the need for physical cables. This technology enhances the user experience by enabling seamless...

T Coronae Borealis set to brighten the night sky in 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024 by Richard Harris

This year, keep a lookout for T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), a recurrent nova set to dazzle astronomers by brightening from invisibility to naked-eye visibility. T CrB, a star not seen without a telescope since the 1940s will soon grace our night sky with a fleeting yet spectacular appearance. This celestial event is caused by an outburst, or nova, from the star system ...

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 balance clamp and weights from Rouz Astro

Monday, May 6, 2024 by Richard Harris

Rouz Astro has recently launched its latest product, the Telescope Balance Clamp and Weight System, designed to enhance the precision and functionality of telescope setups. This new offering features heavy-duty clamps crafted from a carbon composite material, making them both durable and lightweight. These clamps are specifically designed to adjust the balance point of ...

Deep space astrophoto targets for May of 2024

Friday, May 3, 2024 by Richard Harris

As spring blossoms into its full glory in May 2024, so does the night sky light up with stellar photographic opportunities. From the spiraling elegance of the Whirlpool Galaxy to the dense sparkle of the Hercules Globular Clusters, the cosmos offers a visual feast for astrophotographers. This season, as the earth renews, the heavens too unveil their most captivating cel...

A new Hercules rotating focuser lands from Optec

Thursday, May 2, 2024 by Richard Harris

Optec has introduced the Hercules Rotating Focuser, a new device that merges camera field rotation with telescope focusing capabilities. More compact than its predecessor, the robust Gemini Focusing Rotator, the Hercules offers a full 3-inch clear aperture and 0.35 inches. Optec Hercules Focusing Rotator specs Thickness: 1.81″ to 2.16″ (46.0 to 54.9...