I recently had a conversation with a longtime astronomy club member. A beginner had asked him for advice on getting started in practical observational astronomy. He...
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A new name in affordable lenses offers an 11mm fish-eye with excellent mechanics and optics for ultra-wide astrophotos. TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 Lens Astrophotographers make...
The SkyGuider Pro tracker has been widely publicized on YouTube as a great unit for deep sky imaging. Does it warrant the YouTubers’ enthusiasm?...
Plus: Superb optics, with flat field for imaging; excellent fittings and finish Minus: 2-inch eyepieces and diagonal will not reach focus; no filter drawer...
A new big-aperture refractor providing top-class optical and mechanical performance to appeal to apo aficionados. Plus: Excellent optics and mechanics; suitable for both visual...
All images by Alan Dyer In Part 1 and Part 2, I reviewed factors to consider when buying a new camera. However, before you...
In the second of three parts on choosing a camera, we look at choosing between brands, and whether you need a “modified” camera. What’s...
Reflex vs. Mirrorless The best camera to begin shooting the stars may be the one you already own. But here is the first in...