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Sky Simulator for Ascom and Alpaca version 3.0.0 RC2 has been released

Friday, September 6, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

Sky Simulator for ASCOM and Alpaca is a software program designed to simulate an astronomical camera mounted on a computer-controlled telescope. The camera displays images of the night sky based on the telescope pointing-at position and is affected by exposure time and focuser position. The images can be created artificially or using the online deep sky survey. It si...

PrimaLuceLab PLAY software update

Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

PrimaLuceLab has announced the release of update 1.9.2 for its PLAY astrophotography software, introducing significant enhancements to the Sequencer feature. This update aims to streamline the process of astrophotography image acquisition, making it more efficient and user-friendly for both novice and experienced astronomers. The newly updated Sequencer not only...

Askar SQA55 Quintuplet Astrograph

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by Freeman Lightner

The SQA55 is a high-performance OTA with a 55mm aperture, a 264mm focal length, and a native focal ratio of F4.8. Designed as a quintuplet air-spaced SD glass Petzval astrograph, it excels in both astrophotography and everyday photography. Askar's SQA55 offers remarkable star point performance, thanks to its quintuplet air-spaced design, which incorporates one pi...

Telescope cable management solved with PrimaLuceLab GHOST mode

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by Richard Harris

At the 2024 Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) held in the United States, PrimaLuceLab representatives Filippo and Tom showcased their latest advancements in astrophotography technology, focusing on the innovative GHOST mode. This cutting-edge feature offers Wi-Fi connectivity, effectively replacing all USB cabling for PrimaLuceLab devices and significantly simplifying th...

Masters of PixInsight Acquisition Best Practices workshop

Monday, May 6, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Masters of PixInsight is set to host a pivotal workshop titled "Acquisition Best Practices," aimed at both novices and seasoned astrophotographers. This event marks the latest installment in their beginner series, designed to enhance participants' skills in capturing stellar imaging data. Masters of PixInsight Acquisition Best Practices workshop ...

A new Hercules rotating focuser lands from Optec

Thursday, May 2, 2024 by Richard Harris

Optec has introduced the Hercules Rotating Focuser, a new device that merges camera field rotation with telescope focusing capabilities. More compact than its predecessor, the robust Gemini Focusing Rotator, the Hercules offers a full 3-inch clear aperture and 0.35 inches. Optec Hercules Focusing Rotator specs Thickness: 1.81″ to 2.16″ (46.0 to 54.9...

ARCO camera rotator and field de rotator

Thursday, April 25, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield

The ARCO 3" is a sophisticated field rotator designed for precision astrophotography, offering 1 arc second per step resolution. It's perfectly suited for both equatorial and alt-azimuth mounts, facilitating seamless camera adjustments for long exposures. This rotator is easily integrated with devices like the ESATTO or SESTO SENSO 2, and is controllable via Wi...