The Astro-Tech AT60ED might be just the compact high-quality grab-and-go or travel scope you have been searching for. The optical tube measures 9.5″ long with the dewshield retracted and 12.25″ with it fully extended. The scope weighs in at a light 3.25 pounds all together. The dual speed 10:1 2″ […]
Constellation Ranch is now offering a line of custom mini computers customized to meet the specific different needs of astro imagers. These computers are enhanced to facilitate astro-image capture, image processing, and remote imaging. Being much smaller than the traditional desktop PC, they also save significant space and can be […]
Deep Sky West Remote Observatory (DSW) is a remote astrophotography observatory complex situated on Rowe Mesa in Rowe, New Mexico. This 35-acre high altitude site (elevation 7,400 feet) offers pristine dark skies, excellent seeing, and weather conditions coveted by all imagers. The complex was developed to make remote imaging and […]
Lots of new people have been coming to our site to check out our 2017 Solar Eclipse content. We thought it would be a great idea to offer a two-year subscription for a one-year price. You can check out the magazine by clicking the “sample issue” link above to see […]
The Revolution Imager Advanced Camera Imaging kit provides the ability for those who are new to astronomy to view and image Solar system and deep sky objects. As users advance into astro imaging it can continue to serve as a camera guider. The Revolution Imager Advanced Camera Imaging Kit features […]
Jerry Lodriguss’ latest book, A Beginner’s Guide to Astronomical Image Processing, will teach you how to process your long-exposure deep-sky images to produce beautiful results. Taking the image is just the first half of the job. Processing the image is the other half. Jerry’s latest book is written in HTML5 […]
To provide an affordable and safe way to view the upcoming August 2017 Solar Eclipse, the Galileoscope project is now offering Galileoscope telescope and optics kits bundled with ISO-certified safe solar filters from Rainbow Symphony. This combination is perfect for individuals, schools, clubs, libraries, museums, planetariums, and science centers. Bundles […]
The Sky-Watcher Stargate Dobsonian telescopes offer serious aperture for those looking to sail farther into the depths of the cosmos in big deep-sky-gobbling apertures of 18 and 20 inches. For those stepping up from the 12-inch instruments, the 18-inch Stargate captures more than twice the light, and for those graduating […]
Astronomy Technology Executive Editor Gary Parkerson is traveling over 10,000 miles and will visit all lower 48 states to generate awareness of amateur astronomy and the viability of cycling for transportation. The Pedaling Astronomer project is an educational effort to generate awareness and to promote: (1) the hobby of amateur […]
We are sad to announce that we have lost a long time astro-product innovator and a close friend of those of us in the magazine. We have been fortunate to work with Howie Glatter since the formation of the magazine over 10 years ago and he was always very kind […]
Losmandy G-Series Interchangeable RA and Dec Assemblies Losmandy’s venerable GM8, GM11 and HGM Titan mounts are such mainstays of amateur astronomy, you’d think they would defy fundamental innovation. Nevertheless, the mounts were recently treated to precisely that – indeed, to an enhancement that is so fundamental as to be game-changing. […]
One of the best star parties in the country is coming to the Billy Dodd Memorial Field in Chiefland, Florida, October 22 through the 28th. Better yet, there is no charge to attend, but you will need to apply for an admission ticket and free membership by completing a Chiefland […]