In this issue Editor Gary Parkerson discusses bringing friends to a star party; Dr. James R. Dire discusses how the Stellarvue SV70T is everything its advertised to be; Tony Bryan writes part one to his design and construction of a 28-inch f/3.6 Dob; Eric Gentry explains what solar eclipse glasses are made of and why we don’t use a polarization filter; Tele Vue and Al Nagler celebrate 40 years of innovation; Charles Jagow offers a step by step guide on DYI dew heaters; George Stallings shows how the Celestron Lithium Powertank moves beyond the lead-acid and lithium-ion battery power options adding a new option for lightweight portability to power go-to mounts; Cliff De Lacy observes the Sun in color with the MallinCam Xtreme; Austin Grant demonstrates how the Hinode Solar Guider is a tool you need to check out; plus industry news, new products and much more!