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...
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It’s a common refrain, heard at many a modern star party. “Can I take a photo of that?” an eager viewer will say, pulling...
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 good apochromatic refractor is the Holy Grail telescope for some observers. For some, nothing rivals the deep, contrasty, pinpoint views through a high-quality...
One of the simplest ways to get started in astrophotography is to take star-trail shots of the night sky. This can be done using...
Why even try to use a smartphone for astrophotography? Any competent photographer knows that DSLR or mirrorless cameras are unbeatable for taking images of...
All images by Alan Dyer. Sky-Watcher has updated their popular Star Adventurer tracker, adding Wi-Fi programming and enhanced time-lapse functions. Plus: Time-lapse functions...
The SkyGuider Pro tracker has been widely publicized on YouTube as a great unit for deep sky imaging. Does it warrant the YouTubers’ enthusiasm?...
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...
iOptron’s center-balanced equatorial mounts (CEM) have a quirky-looking design and boast impressive specifications and payload capacity. Does the CEM40 deliver on its promise?...