As someone new to solar imaging and using older equipment, I’m content with my results. My setup can’t compare with those utilizing double stacking, larger apertures, or permanent solar …

Dec 17, 2009 · The Baader Moon and Skyglow is a broadband filter not a lot different from many other filters like the Lumicon Deep-sky, Orion Skyglow, Astronomik CLS, Thousand Oaks LP-1, etc. …

Oct 12, 2022 · The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is a compact and affordable GoTo mount. But does it find and track objects well enough for astrophotography? The Star Adventurer GTi is a small …

Feb 1, 2025 · The night sky is at your fingertips, literally, with the Origin app. You are greeted by common features like information on the targets you're interested, as well as other long-time standing …

Mar 28, 2005 · Sky 90 Apochromatic refractor with dew shield retracted –all photos by Kevin Berwick I recently bought a Takahashi Sky 90 telescope and have being using it for around 6 months now. Let …

Jun 9, 2018 · A feature they have that’s normally not part of a consumer level weather station is the ability to measure the sky temperature, and derive the presence of clouds. This is done by …

Mar 21, 2005 · Takahashi Builds a Faster Doublet: When building its earlier doublets, Takahashi remained conservative in its offerings, staying with relatively 'slow' focal ratios to avoid problems with …

Aug 1, 2024 · A review of my Sky Watcher Esprit 150 by Jeff Marsten (CN member Jeffmar) Click on the image to load a full-sized (2304 x 2556 pixel) version Click on the image to load a full-sized (2560 x …

Jan 13, 2006 · Meade DSI Pro Camera Deep Sky Images “Your First Night Out” This is a great time to be an amateur astronomer. Technology has brought us superior and affordable optics, computer …

Feb 14, 2009 · The Sky-Watcher Pro 100ED APO Refractor By Dave Ponder I love refractors! My first scope back in the 70s was an RV-6, which was an excellent scope in its own right, but I always …