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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 to achieve a Strehl ratio of .97 to .98 in red light, making it one of th...

Altair 462M2 mono guide astronomy camera
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
If you’ve spent more than a few nights trying to pull sharp exposures out of a shaky guiding setup, you’ll know it doesn’t take much atmospheric wobble or poor star signal to throw off your whole session. The Altair 462M2 Mono Guide Camera takes a practical approach to solving those kinds of problems. It’s small, easy to integrate into just about...

Moravian CMOS cameras now available via Baader Planetarium
Friday, March 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
Baader Planetarium, a trusted European distributor of high-end astronomy equipment, has recently added Moravian CMOS cameras to its product catalog. While only the C1x and C5 series are currently listed on Baader’s website, this marks the beginning of a broader rollout, with more Moravian camera lines expected to follow soon. Baader has already been using Morav...

SC715C Planetary Camera
Thursday, March 20, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Svbony SC715C Planetary Camera, featuring the Sony IMX715 CMOS sensor with 8.46 MP resolution and 1.45μm pixels, delivers high-speed imaging at 45.5 FPS via USB 3.0, utilizes STARVIS II technology for enhanced low-light performance, offers low read noise as low as 0.8 eā», supports exposures from 32μs to 900s, includes an ST4 guide port for autoguiding, provide...

Cheap astrophotography camera the OGMA GP678C
Thursday, March 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The OGMA GP678C Guide/Planetary Color Astronomy Camera, featuring the Sony IMX678 sensor, caught my attention for its versatility and affordability. At just $259.00, this camera delivers impressive performance for both planetary and deep-sky imaging, making it a valuable addition to any backyard observatory setup. Let’s take a dive into the specs, features, and re...

Andor astronomy cameras
Saturday, March 1, 2025 by Richard Harris
Oxford Instruments, through its Andor brand, offers a comprehensive range of high-performance scientific cameras tailored for astronomical applications. These cameras employ advanced sensor technologies, including sCMOS, EMCCD, CCD, and SWIR, to meet the diverse and demanding needs of modern astronomy. Modern astronomy relies heavily on sophisticated imaging technology ...

Player One Astronomy camera lineup
Monday, February 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
Whether you're imaging planets, deep-space nebulae, or the Sun, having a camera designed for your specific needs can make all the difference. One company that has been making waves in the astrophotography community is Player One Astronomy. Their lineup of cameras covers everything from guiding and planetary imaging to cooled deep-sky and solar photography. In this g...

Andor CB2 sCMOS camera
Saturday, February 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
Oxford Instruments, the provider of high-technology products and services for research and industry, has announced the launch of a high-resolution, low-noise, back-illuminated sCMOS camera, further strengthening its broad portfolio of cameras for low-light imaging in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Industrial applications. The Andor CB2 24B back-illuminated CMO...

Triple telescope astrophotography setups
Monday, February 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophotography setups come in various configurations to suit different needs and expertise levels. The most common configurations include single-telescope setups, double setups (often referred to as dual rigs), and the more advanced triple setups. Single-telescope setups are the simplest and most affordable option, making them the go-to choice for beginners. They invo...

uEye XCP camera
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 by Richard Harris
The uEye XCP camera family, developed with advanced Starvis 2 technology from Sony, offers unmatched light sensitivity and exceptional performance in compact, cost-efficient industrial cameras. The new U3-38C0XCP Rev.1.2 models bring cutting-edge features and robust design to industries requiring high-quality imaging in low-light environments. Introducing the uEye XC...

QHY miniCAM8 camera review
Thursday, January 2, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
ScopeTrader's quick take on the miniCAM8 reveals a compact yet high-performance imaging system, designed for both deep space and planetary photography. Despite its small form, this camera doesn't compromise on essential features like sensor quality and cooling. Built around Sony’s IMX585 8 MP sensor, the miniCAM8 offers superior near-infrared sensitivity a...

Altair 585M Mono TEC cooled camera
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 by Richard Harris
Altair Astro has unveiled the Altair 585M Mono Cooled Camera, designed for amateur astronomers seeking a solution for both solar system and deep-sky imaging. Equipped with the latest Sony Starvis 2 back-illuminated sensor, this camera delivers high sensitivity, no amp glow, and a peak quantum efficiency of approximately 91%. The sensor offers enhanced dynamic range and ...

The ZWO ASI585MC Pro lands with a review from Trevor Jones
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 by Richard Harris
The ZWO ASI585MC Pro is the latest addition to ZWO's line of deep-sky cameras. It's built around a 4K Sony CMOS sensor with a 1/1.2″ format and 2.9μm pixels, delivering a resolution of 3840x2160 (8.29MP). This camera offers high sensitivity and a fast frame rate, reaching 47 frames per second at full resolution. ZWO ASI585MC Pro, deep-sky camera feat...

DWARF 3 smart telescope pre-orders now open
Thursday, May 30, 2024 by Richard Harris
DwarfLab has announced the DWARF 3 smart telescope is now available for pre-order, promising to make astrophotography accessible to enthusiasts everywhere. Its compact size and automatic setup aims to let users capture stunning images of celestial objects such as the Moon, Sun, Milky Way, galaxies, and nebulae within minutes. Additionally, the DWARF 3 is versatile ...

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...

