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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...

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SVBONY SV520 telescope review: A 90mm beginner scope that works

Thursday, October 30, 2025 by Richard Harris

I’ve spent years peering through all kinds of telescopes, from inexpensive bargain-bin refractors to heftier setups costing well into the tens of thousands. When I got my hands on the SVBONY SV520, which is a 90mm aperture, 800mm focal length refractor bundled with an alt-az mount and a slew o...

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