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USB Guide Port Interface: GPUSB
Monday, March 24, 2025 by Richard Harris
The GPUSB is a USB-to-autoguider port interface made by Shoestring Astronomy, priced at $75.00 plus $14.00 shipping within the US. It allows a computer to send guiding commands to a telescope mount using the standard ST-4 style autoguide port. This compact and reliable interface is ideal for astroph...
Wired video collimation from CATSEYE
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
CATSEYE Collimation, a long-standing manufacturer of precision collimation tools for Newtonian telescopes, has released a new addition to its product lineup: the BLACKCAT XLV Wired “VIDEO” Collimation System. This product introduces a video-assisted method of collimation, allowing users ...
CloudWatcher cloud detector from Lunatico Astro
Monday, September 23, 2024 by Richard Harris
Lunatico Astro's CloudWatcher is a high-precision, cost-effective system designed for monitoring weather conditions and measuring sky quality. This versatile device has gained recognition for its unique blend of affordability, reliability, and high performance, making it an appealing option for ...
MetaGuide collimation and guiding software update
Thursday, September 12, 2024 by Richard Harris
MetaGuide is a video-based tool for precise collimation using the in-focus diffraction pattern of a star. MetaGuide also autoguides and has several novel features that allow optimal guiding of mid-range mounts under typical seeing conditions. MetaGuide can provide insight into both the optics of a t...