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Scope Nights updates to 2.6 giving stargazers a faster app
Sunday, November 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Scope Nights version 2.6 introduces a set of improvements intended to make the stargazing planning experience faster, smoother, and more reliable across iPhones and iPads. The update is available at no cost and brings the app into full compatibility with iOS 26 and current Apple mobile hardware. The...
Stellar SHO set from Optolong to unlock your cameras performance
Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
Optolong has introduced a new pair of filters designed for astrophotographers using color cameras: the L-Synergy and the updated L-eXtreme. Together, these filters provide a pathway to creating narrowband-style images in the well-known Hubble Palette (SHO) while maintaining compatibility with one-sh...
MEQ-17 EX Harmonic Drive EQ Mount
Friday, June 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The MEQ-17EX Harmonic Drive Equatorial Mount from EZT Astro is a compact yet highly capable German equatorial mount that brings harmonic drive technology into a portable form factor suitable for demanding astrophotography setups. At the core of this mount is the use of Harmonic Drive Model 17 mechan...
Limiting visual magnitude in astronomy
Thursday, November 14, 2024 by Leon Palmer
Have you ever wondered how faint of a star you can see from your observing location? Understanding limiting visual magnitude is essential for amateur astronomers. Here’s a guide to determining your visual limits, both with the unaided eye and with telescopes. Limiting visual magnitude in as...