Reviews

When I first encountered the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, my interest as an amateur astronomer peaked. Sky-Watcher has built a reputation for creating products that not only foster a growing community of night sky enthusiasts but also push the envelope in terms of quality and innovation. This particular model, the Star Adventurer GTi, strikes an … Read more

Price $2960 Intro: This mount is named after the Greek goddess of the night, Nyx. It is a new model utilizing strain wave technology. This mount type allows a larger capacity than similar equatorial mounts without needing a counterweight. Even larger capacities are possible with optional counterweights. Another advantage of strain wave (or harmonic) mounts … Read more

Price: $4399 I’ve got an eye on the skies, and so do many amateurs and seasoned stargazers alike. Among the array of telescopes that promise to bridge the gap between Earth and the cosmos, the Askar 151phq has stirred some genuine excitement. Why the buzz? This model isn’t just another telescope. It’s designed with the … Read more

Manufacturer: UniStellar Price: $5199 (Includes backpack) Unistellar has released an upgraded version of its popular all-in-one astronomy/astrophotography smart telescopes. Like its little brothers the eQuinox and the eQuinox 2, the eVScope 2 is a self-contained telescope and camera combination that offers a live view of celestial objects that gets enhanced over time using image stacking. … Read more

Coronado PST Price: $899.99 Southern California has a reputation for mild sunny days. But for those of us who live in coastal California, those beautiful sunny days are often followed by cloudy nights when the low clouds roll in from off the coast. This is particularly the case during the late spring and early summer. … Read more

Price: $459 (Classic Version) $595 (Recommended Deluxe Version) The competition for an easy-to-use (suitable for beginners) smart telescope-camera combination heats up with the introduction of the DWARF II smart telescope from DwarfLab. The Dwarf II is a portable and ultra-light smart telescope with a built-in AI and can be controlled through a mobile app, making … Read more

Price: $549.95 The Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply is a 518Wh astronomy-dedicated power supply that can keep your gear running all night long. It’s a great option for astrophotographers who need to power their equipment for extended periods. Compared to other common portable power supplies, the Apertura has a capacity of more than triple … Read more

Manufacturer: Sharpstar Price: $4195 The SCA260 is a new large aperture astrograph made by Sharpstar. It has a very large 260mm (10.2 inch) aperture and a focal length of 1300mm. This combination results in a relatively fast focal ratio of f/5. This fast focal ratio is very desirable for astrophotography given the long exposures necessary … Read more

Manufacturer: Celestron Price: $3999 Astrophotography is a tech-heavy hobby. Now is a fantastic time to take the plunge, even with little or no experience in the field. This is now possible with the rapid technological advances that make automation a realistic goal. One of the biggest challenges is to pair components that work well together … Read more