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Astrobin hikes prices across the board
Thursday, May 28, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
As many of you have noticed, astronomy is getting more expensive. At the beginning of this year, when ZWO released the S30 Pro, it launched at what felt like a very approachable introductory price of $549. Within just a few short months, that price climbed to $699. It's hardly an isolated exa...

Askar F-Series 131F with dedicated 0.74x reducer has been released
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Askar is continuing to grow its F Series astrograph lineup with a larger aperture option designed for astrophotographers who want strong optical performance without sacrificing real-world usability in the field. The new 131F feels purpose-built for imagers who value reliable mechanics, clean st...

iPhone plate solving app AstroHelm launches
Monday, May 11, 2026 by Austin Harris
Astronomical plate solving is a process used in astrophotography and telescope control to determine exactly where a telescope or camera is pointed in the night sky. Traditionally, this requires specialized software that takes an image from an astronomy camera, analyzes the pattern of stars in tha...

Planetary Capture App for Mac Laminar 1.0 Launches
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Laminar 1.0 is a Mac native planetary capture application that aims to bring real-time analysis, modern performance, and a streamlined workflow to astrophotographers who image the Moon and the bright planets. Built for Apple Silicon, it concentrates on fast reliable capture, clear feedback while rec...
