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ASCOM Flat Panel Buddy for Astrophotography 4-16 inch from Astro-Smart
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by Richard Harris
When the sky gives you a steady, clean night, you do not want to spend it guessing. You do not want to hold a panel up to the scope and wonder if the brightness is right, or stop your sequence just to dial things in again. That kind of interruption breaks the rhythm of the night. That is where an ASCOM controlled flat panel earns its place. Not because it adds someth...
MLAstro SAL-66 beefy observatory class mount announced
Monday, January 19, 2026 by Richard Harris
2026 is already off to the races with many exciting new astronomy gear announcements, so lets add another one to the pile with a bit of a shocker from MLAstro. The announcement of the new heavy weight observatory class mount is a bit of a surprise since they are only just now shipping the second batch of the smaller SAL 33, but with payloads increasing from higher end g...
OpenAstro AlpacaBridge launches and why it matters
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Richard Harris
After spending decades in the field setting up mounts in the dark, chasing cables across frozen ground, and trying to make mismatched software talk to hardware it barely understands, I have learned to pay attention when someone tries to solve a real problem instead of adding another layer of noise. AlpacaBridge from OpenAstro is one of those efforts that comes from live...
Automatic polar alignment for telescopes just got real
Monday, January 12, 2026 by Richard Harris
Polar alignment is a nuts-and-bolts procedure - an unglamorous but unavoidable step if we want precise tracking of the night sky with our telescopes. There’s nothing particularly elegant or mysterious about it. You’re simply aligning the polar axis (RA) of your mount as accurately as possible with the celestial pole of the planet you’re standing on...E...
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 that does not feel like a compromise. On paper and in early field use, it c...
Retractable LED flat-field panel FlatMaster Neo 120 launches
Thursday, November 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
Automatic flat panels are a must for any serious imaging rig, especially for fully automated remote setups. That’s why the release of the FlatMaster Neo 120 from Pegasus Astro is worth checking out. It’s a retractable flat-field panel designed to improve calibration accuracy, featuring adjustable LED brightness, a retractable lid with customizable angles, bu...
JMI focuser now supports Pegasus FocusCube 3
Monday, October 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
JMI has expanded compatibility for its Crayford-style electronic focuser by adding direct support for the Pegasus FocusCube 3. The integration allows users to attach the FocusCube directly to the JMI focuser using the brackets, screws, and couplers included with the FocusCube 3 package. This approach eliminates the need for extra adapters and simplifies setup for astron...
New harmonic drive mount from MLAstro: The SAL-33
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophotography gear often comes from familiar big-name brands, so a new mount from a small solar-imaging company might raise some eyebrows. MLAstro, a Vietnam-based startup known for its cutting-edge spectroheliograph (narrowband solar imaging device), has taken a bold leap from capturing sunspots to tracking the entire night sky - I have one and it's am...
Astrophotography gear power controller: SV241 Pro from SVBONY
Saturday, September 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
Rigging your astrophotography gear often comes with a familiar headache: juggling multiple power packs and untangling a mess of cables. The SV241 Pro Astro Power Controller was built to eliminate that frustration. Compact and efficient, it centralizes both power delivery and data management, transforming cluttered setups into clean, streamlined systems. Designed with as...
DIY flat panel
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Astrophotographers are constantly innovating to improve their imaging workflows, often creating custom tools that rival commercial products at a fraction of the cost. One clever example comes from a maker who modified a standard LED tracing panel to function as an ASCOM Alpaca-compatible flat panel calibrator. The result is a low-cost, smart device that can automate fla...
NINA Log analyzer
Monday, August 11, 2025 by Richard Harris
For astrophotographers who rely on automation to capture images overnight, it’s common to wake up with either hundreds of sub-exposures or a disappointing trickle of data. This unpredictability is exactly what led astrophotographer Brian Carter to develop a free online tool called the NINA Log Analyzer, which transforms the dense, hard-to-read logs from the NINA s...
Telescope Bridge connects scope over wifi and bluetooth
Friday, August 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Telescope Bridge is a compact interface device that allows telescope users to connect their mounts over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB. Designed with simplicity in mind, it supports a wide range of popular telescope brands, including Meade, Celestron, and Skywatcher, and even includes a universal RS232 version for older or more generic telescope systems. Rather than req...
Tilt adjustments for astrophotography made easy
Sunday, August 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
Correcting tilt in an astrophotography setup can be one of the most frustrating, error-prone, and time-consuming aspects of imaging with a large sensor. The Wanderer Astro ETA (Electronic Tilt Adjuster) was designed to eliminate this headache entirely. While traditional tilt correction involves a manual cycle of test exposures, screw turns, and disassembly, the ETA prom...
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...
10Micron GM1000 HPS EP mount arrives
Saturday, July 19, 2025 by Richard Harris
The 10Micron GM1000HPS Enhanced Performance (EP) Equatorial Mount is the latest advancement from 10Micron, a brand that needs no introduction, and is renowned for its precision-engineered astrophotography equipment. Available now, the GM1000HPS EP is not just a minor revision but a meaningful upgrade, aimed at astrophotographers and observatory users who demand increase...
ASCOM Flat Panel Buddy
Thursday, June 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
The ASCOM Astro Flat Panel Buddy, model AFP-X, is a dedicated solution for astronomers and astrophotographers seeking automated control over flat field calibration exposures. Designed and distributed by Astro-Smart, this system has been developed to offer seamless operation with a wide range of astronomical imaging software and telescope configurations. It provides prec...
ZWO EAF knockoff Gemini EAF
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Gemini Electronic Auto Focuser, often abbreviated as Gemini EAF, is a cost-effective motorized focuser designed for astronomical telescopes. Aimed at astrophotographers seeking precision without the premium price tag, it delivers key automation features at a fraction of the cost of brand-name focusers. With a compact motor housing, universal bracket, and software co...
Mastering astrophotography autofocus
Thursday, April 24, 2025 by Richard Harris
Achieving perfect focus is one of the most essential yet often underestimated challenges in astrophotography. A telescope's optical system is only as good as its ability to render pinpoint stars, and even the most advanced camera or telescope cannot overcome the blur of a poorly focused image. Whether capturing wide-field nebulae or high-resolution planetary detail,...
QHYCCD Q-Focuser
Monday, April 21, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The QHYCCD Q-Focuser is a compact electronic focusing motor available in two configurations, designed for astrophotography applications. The two available models are the Standard Version and the High Precision Version. These are intended to meet the requirements of different telescope focusing systems, providing automated focus control with optional manual override in o...
QHY461PH astrophotography camera
Thursday, April 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
I'm back, the backyard astro-nut, telescope hoarder, and proud owner of more imaging cameras than I probably need (but hey, who's counting?). Lets talk about a new camera that’s so high-res, it makes my 6200 feel like it's shooting in potato mode. Say hello to the QHY461PH (gasp). Now if you’re into deep-sky astrophotography —...
Astro imaging PC the MeLE Quieter 4C
Thursday, April 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
Check out the little device that’s quietly making waves in the world of compact computing, especially for us astrophotographers who value simplicity and silence at the scope. This is the MeLE Quieter 4C N150, and trust me — it lives up to its name. Now, this isn’t your average mini PC. The Quieter 4C is completely fanless, which means it r...
Robotic flat panel: RBFocus eXcalibur
Saturday, March 29, 2025 by Richard Harris
The RBFocus eXcalibur is a robotic flat panel used for astrophotography. It costs about $360 and attaches to the front of a telescope to open and close automatically. It includes a built-in light for capturing flat frames, which help clean up image data. Robotic flat panel: RBFocus eXcalibur The product is made by RBFocus, a small company based in Spain. They desi...
Proxisky Ragdoll Pro SWG mount with saddle hub
Thursday, March 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
If you're into astrophotography or backyard stargazing, you're going to want to hear about this. Proxisky has just released some new gear designed to take your astronomy setup to the next level — the Ragdoll 17/20 Pro SWG mounts and the Proxisky Saddle Hub. I’ve got all the details for you below, including specs, pricing, and how to...
ToupTek StellaVita how to and review by Cuiv
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 by Richard Harris
The ToupTek StellaVita is an emerging contender in the world of astrophotography control systems, aiming to provide a feature-rich, user-friendly experience similar to the popular ZWO ASIAIR, but with far broader hardware compatibility. Previously known as the AsterStation, the StellaVita arrives at a time when amateur astrophotographers are demanding more flexible solu...
EAGLE6 computer for telescopes and astrophotography
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
Alright guys, today we’re gonna take a look at the PrimaLuceLab Eagle 6, an all-in-one powerhouse that’ll seriously level up your astrophotography rig. If you’re looking for a way to streamline your setup, reduce cable clutter, and control everything remotely - this thing is an absolute game-changer. So, what is the Eagle 6? It’s bas...
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