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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...

Watusi 150 equatorial fork mount for advanced astronomy
Friday, March 27, 2026 by Richard Harris
If you have carried a bag of counterweights across a dark field, you know their special brand of gravity. They are reliable in only one way. They always feel heavier by the minute. So when a well executed equatorial fork shows up with carbon fiber arms and no counterweights, that deserves attention ...

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 ...

Astro Weather Station by Astro-Smart launches
Thursday, February 5, 2026 by Austin Harris
Astro Smart has announced the introduction of a purpose built meteorological monitor designed for backyard observers and small observatories. The product combines environmental sensing with software interfaces that support automation and remote alerting. It is intended to give astronomers continuous...
