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iPhone plate solving app AstroHelm launches
Monday, May 11, 2026 by Austin Harris
Astronomical plate solving is a process used in astrophotography and telescope control to determine exactly where a telescope or camera is pointed in the night sky. Traditionally, this requires specialized software that takes an image from an astronomy camera, analyzes the pattern of stars in tha...
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 start...
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...
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...