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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...

Lens support system from Buckeyestargazer lands
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Austin Harris
A telephoto lens and camera can make beautiful deep sky images, but the setup lives or dies by how well it is mounted-as many of you know. If the lens flexes a little when you slew, if the camera tilts a hair when you focus, your stars will tattle. The difference between soft ovals and tight circles...

Yuri Petrunin: The man behind TEC Telescopes
Thursday, December 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
When you sit down with Yuri Petrunin, founder of Telescope Engineering Company, the first thing you notice is his strong Russian accent. The second is how little he seems to care whether or not you’re impressed by it. He speaks modestly, carefully, and without pretense. He’s not trying t...

Hopper e-finder push to solution
Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Hopper e-finder is a lightweight, high-performance push-to navigation device designed for amateur astronomers looking to maximize efficiency during observing sessions. At just 80 grams, the Hopper attaches directly to your telescope via a standard Synta/Vixen-style finder dovetail and integrates...
