Here’s a low-cost zoom eyepiece that actually works well. I was surprised! I’ve never been a fan of zoom eyepieces. Most suffer from variable...
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It’s smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the bigger ASIAir Plus astrophoto computer, but is it as good? I test ZWO’s new ASIAir Mini. ...
There’s a new alternative for the Celestron NexStar SE and NexStar Evolution series tripod – a short, foldable tabletop tripod. While the NexStar SE/Evolution...
A diagonal is an important but easily overlooked component. This review tests two premium erecting prism diagonals: the William Optics 1.25″ 90-deg Erecting Prism...
“Zero magnification” red dot finders are common accessories but vary in price and quality. The Baader Sky-Surfer III red dot finder (MSRP $52) offers...
Zoom eyepieces tend to have a bad reputation, but the Baader Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV eyepiece with Hyperion-Barlow 2.25x is a potent combination...
Planning astroimaging sessions is important to make the most of your time under the stars. Charles Bracken’s The Astrophotography Planner is a useful tool,...
This handy pocket guide provides the reader with a lifetime list of great objects to observe. Every observer needs a good...
This highly regarded annual guide to the year’s sky events is back for 2023 in both print and ebook editions. For many...
Overview iOptron recently introduced the HEM, HAE, and HAZ lines of mounts featuring strain wave drives in equatorial, azimuth-equatorial, and altitude-azimuth configurations, respectively. I...