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Open Astro Project Expands Alpaca Bridge Astronomy Hardware Support
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by Ben Conway
For most of us amateur astronomers, the equipment is only half the battle. The other half is getting everything to work together reliably under a dark sky when time is limited and clear nights are even more limited. Over the years we've seen countless hardware solutions come and go, each promisi...

Why the iOptron iEQ30 Pro still matters for exoplanet transit work
Friday, April 17, 2026 by Trey Abbe
The interesting thing about this hobby is how often the line between amateur and professional work gets blurred. Not in a marketing sense, but in a very real, practical way. There are projects out there today doing legitimate science with gear that many of us either own or have seriously considered ...

Delta Pier tripod launches with discount
Thursday, March 19, 2026 by Richard Harris
SouthPolar Obs announces the launch of the DELTA PIER, a pier style tripod engineered for astrophotographers and visual observers who want a compact support platform without sacrificing rigidity. Built in South Korea with a focus on practical design choices, the system brings together a stable pier ...

MLAstro SAL-33 harmonic mount setup and safety guide
Saturday, December 13, 2025 by Austin Harris
The MLAstro SAL-33 harmonic drive mount is still new on the scene, arriving in small production batches and just beginning to find its way into the hands of early adopters. Even so, it has already sparked interest among mobile astrophotographers looking for a budget friendly harmonic drive mount tha...
