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DWARFLAB Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope Review: Real World Testing
Monday, July 13, 2026 by Trey Abbe
Mid to late February in Missouri has a way of reminding you that winter is still in charge. The air is sharp. The sky is clear. And if you are willing to stand outside long enough, the stars can be worth the cold. I’ve always enjoyed looking up at the night sky, but until recently that was ...
Questar is gone: The fate of the world's most famous compact telescope
Friday, July 3, 2026 by Richard Harris
Like a lot of amateur astronomers, I can still remember flipping through Astronomy magazine in the 1980s and stopping on those Questar ads. There it was, this small, polished, precision telescope photographed like a fine instrument, not just another piece of astronomy gear. I wanted one pretty bad b...
Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 Review: Still the King of Refractors
Friday, June 19, 2026 by Richard Harris
I have owned and used a lot of telescopes over the decades. Some were good on paper but annoying in real life. Others were easy to live with but left a little performance on the table. The Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4 is the rare one that feels like it was designed by people who actually image, and then ke...
Askar F-Series 131F with dedicated 0.74x reducer has been released
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield
Askar is continuing to grow its F Series astrograph lineup with a larger aperture option designed for astrophotographers who want strong optical performance without sacrificing real-world usability in the field. The new 131F feels purpose-built for imagers who value reliable mechanics, clean st...