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DRACO Smart Telescope Launches
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 by Richard Harris
DWARFLAB has officially launched the Draco Smart Telescope - and fired a warning shot across the bow of the smart scope industry!. On paper there is a lot here to like. A 90 mm aperture, 340 mm focal length at f/3.8, cooled imaging sensor, built in guiding, physical sensor rotation, exposures up to ...
Seestar S50 Pro Review
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 by Richard Harris
30 Days of Real-World Testing, Images, EQ Performance and OS08B10 Sensor Analysis The wait is over. ZWO has just moved the needle with the all new Seestar S50 Pro. Similar to the S30 Pro, but with more of a punch, the S50 Pro takes the idea of a portable, app controlled observatory and gives it a...
Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 Review: Still the King of Refractors
Friday, June 19, 2026 by Richard Harris
I have owned and used a lot of telescopes over the decades. Some were good on paper but annoying in real life. Others were easy to live with but left a little performance on the table. The Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 is the rare one that feels like it was designed by people who actually image, and then ke...
Askar F-Series 131F with dedicated 0.74x reducer has been released
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Askar is continuing to grow its F Series astrograph lineup with a larger aperture option designed for astrophotographers who want strong optical performance without sacrificing real-world usability in the field. The new 131F feels purpose-built for imagers who value reliable mechanics, clean st...