For the many of us who live near cities, light pollution makes quality astrophotography difficult. Fortunately, there are many filters that alleviate the problem....
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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...
Sky-Watcher’s Evoguide 50 looks like a conventional telescope finder, but it’s much more. The name “Evoguide” suggests it can be used as a guide...
A finderscope is a key upgrade for any telescope. Often, even high-end telescopes come with subpar finderscope, straight out of the box. Cheap finderscopes...
When you’re out in the field at night, sometimes in windy conditions, a sturdy tripod is everything. However, since widefield astrophotography so often means...