A new 85mm lens from Samyang/Rokinon provides good astrophoto performance at a relatively affordable price. Plus: Sharp optics, light weight, and with auto-focus for...
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At one time or another, every observer wants an observatory of one’s own. Even a very basic backyard observatory means that your telescope and...
The Best Star Atlas? The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas offers valuable features, and objects, not found in other printed or digital star atlases. Plus:...
For the many of us who live near cities, light pollution makes quality astrophotography difficult. Fortunately, there are many filters that alleviate the problem....
After years of struggling with the various issues and failings of Chinese-manufactured telescope mounts, I at last decided that it was time to invest...
Looking for an eyepiece with the widest field of view possible on a 1.25-inch focuser? Here are three contenders for your consideration. Plus: The...
One of the most fascinating astronomical subjects to observe requires no dark skies at all. The Sun is intriguing to follow from day-to-day, as...
ZWO’s ASIair Pro offers an attractive and expandable option for those looking for an easy-to-use autoguider rig. Plus: Accurate guiding in a fairly easy-to-use...
The Lacerta MGEN3 is a truly stand-alone autoguider with advanced functions such as camera control, dithering and polar alignment assistance. Plus: Truly stand-alone; easy...
A revolution is afoot in visual astronomy. More and more often, we’re seeing live video capture replacing the old ‘Mk-1 eyeball, plus eyepiece’ mode...