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Collimate your scope with an Aline iPhone iPad method
Friday, November 21, 2025 by Richard Harris
That dirty little word we all love to hate - collimation. I’ve met plenty of astronomers who never truly learn to collimate their scopes, choosing instead to live with the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) artifacts of misaligned optics. Yet collimation remains one of the most critical step...
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 a...
Sky Rover 86MA overview
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Sky Rover 86MA is a multi-purpose apochromatic refractor built for astrophotographers seeking high-quality imaging performance without paying a premium brand tax. Emerging from a manufacturer more commonly known for binoculars and spotting scopes, this telescope marks a significant step for Sky ...
Astrophysics 110GTX APO Telescope
Monday, June 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Designed to strike a balance between portability, optical precision, and adaptability, the 110GTX showcases some of the most advanced design decisions Astro-Physics has ever implemented in a small refractor. A key aim was to create a telescope that could easily fit into an airline overhead compartme...