QHY’s 533C color camera now has a monochromatic cousin: the QHY533M. This backside-illuminated camera has a small sensor – only 11.3mm to each...
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ZWO has announced the latest version of its popular ASIAR device for integrated control of astrophotography equipment, the ASAIR Mini. The new version is...
Like most amateur astrophotographers, I find myself in a constant battle with light pollution. The ever-present glow of modern city lights can be seen...
I recently tested Optolong’s new 3nm hydrogen-alpha, oxygen-III, and sulfur-II filters and overall I am very satisfied, particularly for their price point ($439 each...
Planetary and deep sky imaging have little in common, with different telescopes, cameras, software, and techniques required. Planetary imaging does have some advantages, though....
Atik Camera has announced the latest in its Apx series of CMOS sensor cameras, the Apx26. The new camera uses the Sony IMX571 APS-C...
Italy-based manufacturer Avalon has announced that a new mount, the compact, belt-driven Avalon EVO Zero, is now available for pre-order. Using timing belts and...
Askar has added a new astrograph to their PHQ line, the 80mm f/7.5 80PHQ. The quadruplet, air-spaced APO lens includes two elements made from...
Why do we need to guide? With long exposure astrophotography, we need to track the motion of night sky perfectly as the Earth rotates...
Askar Lens is introducing a new product for widefield astrophotography, the 107PHQ 107 mm F/7 Quadruplet Flatfield Super APO Astrograph. The four-element Petzval system...