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AM7 mount from ZWO
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by Richard Harris
Oh, the joys of dragging a heavy rig outside… said no astronomer ever. For years, getting into astrophotography came with an unspoken requirement: you didn't just need patience and curiosity - you also needed to be a bit of a bodybuilder. The moment a newcomer realized that t...

New harmonic drive mount from MLAstro: The SAL-33
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophotography gear often comes from familiar big-name brands, so a new mount from a small solar-imaging company might raise some eyebrows. MLAstro, a Vietnam-based startup known for its cutting-edge spectroheliograph (narrowband solar imaging device), has taken a bold leap from capturin...

Sky-Watcher 100i Strain reviewed by Dylan O Donnell
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Richard Harris
When you look at the evolution of astrophotography equipment, there are these moments when the ground shifts beneath our feet. One of those moments is happening right now with strain wave, or harmonic drive, mounts. Once considered experimental or niche, they have rapidly become the standard for por...

Best harmonic drive telescope mount value today
Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Richard Harris
So what’s it gonna be - which harmonic drive mount from this ever-growing buffet of beltless wonders are you going to throw your wallet at next? You’ve got more options than a possum in a peach orchard. iOptron, ZWO, Pegasus, Hobym, Rainbow Astro, Lacerta, and now even mystery brands fro...
