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2025 Tele Vue product anniversaries

Tele Vue products are so expertly designed and finely crafted that they only replace them with new models when they can make a meaningful improvement in performance. Therefore, many products that find their way into our customer’s hands have an ancestry dating back decades. Here they list some anniversaries for products that are still on the market today. 2025 ...

Telescopes and ice cream - whats your flavor of stargazing

What do ice cream and telescopes have in common? Surprisingly, quite a lot. Astronomy and ice cream both offer a wide range of “flavors,” and just like a favorite scoop, a stargazing style often reflects personal taste. Some observers prefer the simplicity of a quiet night under the Moon, while others dive deep into complex imaging setups. Many enjoy switchi...

Astrophotography is expensive

I first pointed a telescope at the night sky in 1986, a wide-eyed kid with a Tasco 60mm refractor and my parents’ 35mm film camera. I had no idea what I was doing. The telescope was a humble department-store model on a wobbly tripod, and the camera was loaded with ISO 400 film that I’d push to its limits. Yet, under a crisp night sky, with Halley’...

Tele Vue 24mm Delos Eyepiece

The Tele Vue 24mm Delos eyepiece was officially introduced at NEAF 2025, expanding the company’s Delos series which originally debuted in 2011. The Delos line was developed as an eyeglass-friendly alternative to the Ethos series, offering a 72-degree apparent field of view with increased eye relief and compact size. Prior to this release, the Delos line covered fo...

Acuter Elite Phoenix 40 Solar Prominence telescope reviewed

Optical enthusiast Piergiovanni Salimbeni of Binomania has shared his first impressions of the Acuter Elite Phoenix 40 Solar Prominence Telescope in a detailed video review. This solar observation instrument, provided by Auriga for preview, is set to retail for $1,269 USD and is expected to be available by March 2025. Salimbeni's review highlights the telescope...

Astronomy binoculars review: Sky Rover Banner Cloud APO 12X50

In March 2004 I had the pleasure of reviewing the brand new Banner Cloud binoculars, produced by the Chinese company Sky Rover, in the 8x42 format. As an astronomy and bird of prey enthusiast, I was very curious to test the 12x50 format as well. Thanks to the collaboration of Sky Rover, I managed to receive a sample a few weeks ago, together with a brand new smartphone ...

Binocular smartphone adapter from Sky Rover Optics lands

Sky Rover Optics has launched a smartphone adapter for Banner Cloud APO Series binoculars, which opens up possibilities for some fun telephoto photography. The smartphone adapter features threaded connections on both ends, offering a more secure and precise alignment compared to the common clamp-style mounts available on the market. This threaded design ensures a cleare...

MAKSYGO-60 Mini Maksutov Dobson telescope from Acuter Optics

The new Acuter Maksy Go 60 mini portable dobsonian telescope is a comprehensive telescope set featuring an easily removable cover. This allows users to delve into the high-quality Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system and understand its workings. This compact and portable telescope is perfect for observing the night sky and capturing images with a smartphone to complement ...

Gift ideas for astrophotographers

Delve into the celestial wonders with the perfect astronomy-themed gifts for the stargazer in your life. Whether they're an amateur astronomer or simply captivated by the cosmos, these stellar gifts are sure to ignite their passion for the universe. Gifting Ideas for astronomy enthusiasts Telescope for Beginners: Introduce the gift of exploration with a qua...