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Vespera 3 Vespera Pro 2 are released
Saturday, April 11, 2026 by Richard Harris
Welp, this is no doubt that this was planned for everyone's arrival at NEAF 2026. Vaonis has just stirred the smart telescope pot with the release of the Vespera 3 and Vespera Pro 2, and this time it feels like they took a hard look at where they were falling short and decided to fix it properly. With ZWO pushing strong on value, Vaonis is making it clear they are s...
Astrophoto processing: when you've gone too far
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Richard Harris
I have two truths rattling around in my head every time I sit down to process a deep sky target. The first is that we are standing on a pile of new tools that really do make this hobby easier. The second is that the same tools can quietly move us from astrophotography into something closer to digital illustration if we do not keep a hand on the wheel. "Should th...
Seestar S30 Pro review: Upgrade or not
Monday, March 16, 2026 by Richard Harris
Anyone else love the classic rock sound of the band Journey? As a musician and singer myself, in my opinion, Steve Perry and his vocals on Don't Stop Believing are just plain incredible, and for a long time they felt untouchable. Then there is Deen Castronovo. Most people know him as Journeys drummer, but fewer have actually heard him sing. The first time you do, it...
How to use a telescope
Saturday, March 7, 2026 by Richard Harris
So you’ve just unboxed your brand-new telescope. Maybe it’s a sleek refractor, a sturdy Dobsonian, or one of those smart telescopes that runs on an app. Now you’re standing there asking what just about everyone asks the first time they look at a telescope and think seriously about using it - what now? Telescopes come in all kinds - big ones, small o...
Dwarf Mini telescope tutorial for beginners
Sunday, February 22, 2026 by Richard Harris
A new beginner focused tutorial puts a spotlight on an ultra portable smart telescope and shows exactly how a first night can go from setup to a finished deep sky image. The walkthrough, from Astronomy Tips & Reviews with Curtis on Youtube, centers on a straightforward goal. help newcomers understand the device, choose the right mode, connect the app, and colle...
Tiny astrophotography rig built by Cuiv
Thursday, February 12, 2026 by Richard Harris
Astronomy gear keeps leaning toward two virtues that often tug in opposite directions. Portability so you will actually carry it out. Power so your images do not leave you wishing you had brought the big rig. Cuiv, The Lazy Geek set himself a simple challenge. Build the smallest kit he could that still produces images with real scientific and aesthetic weight. The core ...
Mirrorless astrophotography camera from OM System lands
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
While dedicated astro cameras and smart telescopes steal the spotlight in astrophotogtraphy, some photographers are still waiting for something else: a regular DSLR camera that can shoot the Milky Way as well as it shoots a sunset - without needing a separate “astronomy-only” rig. Meet the new OM System OM-3 Astro camera which aimss to address this niche ...
Vaonis Hyperia telescope re-launches with a $99,000 starting price tag
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 by Richard Harris
Vaonis just announced Hyperia, positioned as an all-in-one "smart observatory" aimed more at institutions/outreach than typical consumer smart telescopes. As the smart telescope war heats up, with ZWO pretty clearly leading the charge on pure value proposition, Vaonis has stepped forward with an insanely priced “smart” telescope they're posi...
AstroFiler 1.2 Calibration Automation Update
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Austin Harris
AstroFiler has quietly built a reputation as a practical utility for astronomers who find themselves managing more data than their original folder structures ever anticipated. As modern capture software and smart telescopes lower the barrier to collecting deep sky data, the challenge increasingly shifts toward organization, verification, and long term preservation. Vers...
Seestar S30 Pro is here and we have astrophotos to share
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 by Richard Harris
Anyone else love the classic rock sound of the band Journey? As a musician and singer myself, in my opinion, Steve Perry and his vocals on Don't Stop Believing are just plain incredible, and for a long time they felt untouchable. Then there is Deen Castronovo. Most people know him as Journeys drummer, but fewer have actually heard him sing. The first time you do, it...
Astrophotography burnout
Monday, December 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophotography Burnout is something many beginners (and even seasoned astrophotographers) encounter at some point. One night you're full of excitement, marveling at the galaxies and nebulae appearing on your laptop screen. The next, you're dreading another tedious battle with your equipment or feeling disappointed by a lackluster image. I've been ther...
Five lies about smart telescopes
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
In a recent article I wrote, published on the ZWO website, I take a hard, honest look at some of the most persistent myths surrounding smart telescopes - and why those myths no longer hold up. It's a piece I believe anyone interested in modern astronomy should read, whether you're just starting out or you've been under the stars for decades. Not because it&#...
Telescope Deals Black Friday 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025 by Austin Harris
This year's astronomy listings bring a wide range of equipment into the Black Friday cycle, with several manufacturers offering targeted reductions across telescopes, smart imaging devices, cameras, and accessories. Rather than focusing on dramatic markdowns, these collections lean toward practical, equipment-focused savings that give buyers the opportunity to upgra...
The smart telescope head fake
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
As many of you know, I love astronomy and astrophotography, and over the years I've poured more into telescopes and cameras than I'd care to admit. So when I see a smart telescope on the market for a few hundred dollars promising gorgeous cosmic photos with the tap of an app, like many of you, I can’t help but raise an eyebrow. Some newcomers tru...
Preorder Dwarf Mini a lightweight powerful smart telescope
Monday, November 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The new Dwarf Mini smart telescope from DWARFLAB introduces a compact, lightweight, and feature-rich approach to portable astrophotography. Designed for travelers, backyard observers, and astronomy enthusiasts, it combines imaging, tracking, and on-device processing into a single unit weighing under one kilogram. With a preorder price of $399, the Dwarf Mini aims to mak...
Honoring Al Nagler in our November 2025 issue
Monday, November 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
This month's issue bridges the past and future of astronomy with heartfelt stories, exciting product releases, and a celebration of innovation in every corner of the night sky. From a moving farewell to one of the greatest optical minds of our time, to the unveiling of Celestron’s next-generation smart telescope, it's an edition that belongs on every starg...
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ZuluAlpha remote observatory phase 1 reservation now open
Monday, October 20, 2025 by Austin Harris
The newly launched ZuluAlpha remote observatory near Sutherland, South Africa, is now accepting reservations for Phase 1 of its remote hosting facility. Built on a high plateau under some of the darkest skies on Earth, the observatory allows astronomers, astrophotographers, and research institutions to operate telescopes and instruments remotely. The site has been desig...
Celestron Origin Mark II announced! What we know
Thursday, October 16, 2025 by Austin Harris
Celestron has announced an update to their Origin smart telescope, introducing a new camera with higher resolution and improved sensitivity. The original Origin redefined what it meant to have a telescope at home, it wasn’t just an optical tube on a mount, it was a self-contained observatory designed to make deep space imaging possible for anyone with a smartphone...
Unistellar anniversary promotion 10 percent off telescopes
Friday, September 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
Unistellar telescopes is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a global promotion offering 10 percent off its smart telescope lineup. The milestone reflects a decade of innovation in augmented optics, as well as the development of citizen science programs in partnership with NASA and the SETI Institute. Founded in Marseille in 2015, Unistellar has grown into a compan...
Astronomy at the Beach 2025 event details
Friday, September 19, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Astronomy at the Beach event is an annual public astronomy gathering held at Island Lake State Park in Brighton, Michigan. Organized by the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs (GLAAC), it offers free access to the public with hands-on telescope observing, keynote lectures, interactive exhibits, and presentations by professional and volunteer astronomers. This...
Capturing the Milky Way using the Dwarf 3 Smart telescope
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
Ah, the Milky Way. That quiet band of light stretching across the summer sky has been there longer than anyone can remember, yet every year it pulls our eyes upward like it is brand new. It is the one thing in the warm night sky that can make a person stop in their tracks, hold up a phone, and try to catch its faint dusting of stars in a photograph. Out here, away from ...
ZuluAlpha remote observatory
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
A new opportunity has emerged for astrophotographers and research institutions seeking unparalleled views of the southern celestial hemisphere. ZuluAlpha Remote Observatory, a newly developed facility near Sutherland, South Africa, offers a unique fusion of pristine skies, flexible hosting infrastructure, and turn-key access to the deep-sky wonders visible only from bel...
Astro flea market 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Richard Harris
The New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) is once again opening its doors to the public for an exciting day of astronomical exploration, hands-on learning, and telescope trading at the 7th annual NJAA open house and astro flea market. Taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the NJAA Observatory in Voorhees State Park, High Bridge, ...
Astronomy magazine ScopeTrader August 2025 is here
Saturday, August 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
The August 2025 issue of ScopeTrader Magazine has landed, and it’s a stellar one. This month we explore the tools, trends, and minds redefining what it means to be an amateur astronomer in a time of rapid innovation and rediscovered simplicity. Whether you’re grinding your own mirror, chasing photons with a Seestar, or comparing mounts for your backyard obse...
Chiefland Astrofest 2025
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Richard Harris
There’s something magical about standing under a sky so dark and clear that the Milky Way stretches from horizon to horizon, glowing like a cosmic river overhead. If you’ve ever longed for a place where the stars feel close enough to touch, where telescopes hum quietly across a field of fellow stargazers, and where deep conversations about black holes and ba...