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Astronomy tests ZWO’s Seestar S30

Phil Harrington — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:37:05 +0000

The smart telescope revolution continues to grow, with ZWO as one of the leading innovators. Last year, the company introduced the least expensive “smarty” yet: the Seestar S30. The S30 is a compact, all-in-one astroimaging system. Like its larger sibling, the popular Seestar S50 (which I reviewed in the January 2025 issue), the S30 includes pretty much everythingContinue reading "Astronomy tests ZWO’s Seestar S30"

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Stellar gifts for Dad: 10 astronomy essentials for Father’s Day

Michael E. Bakich — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:16:14 +0000

Note: This post contains affiliate links. When you buy equipment through the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Listen, you really don’t want to get your dad a tie or another pair of socks for Father’s Day. And a gift certificate to some restaurant he goes to frequently is boring. Instead, why notContinue reading "Stellar gifts for Dad: 10 astronomy essentials for Father’s Day"

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Michael’s Miscellany: Dark adaption

Michael E. Bakich — Thu, 08 May 2025 14:48:16 +0000

Today I want to talk about something beginning observers tend to overlook. It a process of the human eye called dark adaptation. In terrestrial terms, it helps us see better at night and in dark places. That makes it important for our safety. For amateur astronomers, however, it’s important because it allows us to seeContinue reading "Michael’s Miscellany: Dark adaption"

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Spring for new astronomy products this month

Astronomy Staff — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Sky watchers The University of Arizona PressTucson, AZ Star Gazers: Finding Joy in the Night Sky, by prolific astronomy writer David H. Levy, is a collection of personal essays celebrating amateur and professional astronomy. Bringing together his decades of sky-watching experience, this 172-page book gives readers insight into Levy’s thoughts on James Webb Space Telescope,Continue reading "Spring for new astronomy products this month"

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Fall in love with new astronomy products this month

Astronomy Staff — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Fluorite triplet TakahashiTokyo, Japan The FCT-65D is a low-dispersion Fluorite Triplet refractor. It has a 400mm focal length and a f/6.2 focal ratio, and a high Strehl ratio of .98. It also comes with a camera-angle adjuster and can be equipped with different Takahashi reducers, as well as dovetail plates and aluminum rings to accompanyContinue reading "Fall in love with new astronomy products this month"

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Cozy up with new astronomy products this month

Astronomy Staff — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Deeper look Imm Astrophotography SeriesOnalaska, TX The 750 Best Deep Sky Objects (Reachable From the Northern Hemisphere) by amateur astronomer Gary Imm is a precise visual guide to deep-sky objects, complete with rankings and images for every target. This 88-page reference gives readers a detailed list of where the targets are in the Northern HemisphereContinue reading "Cozy up with new astronomy products this month"

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Own a piece of the cosmos with Cosmic Collectibles

Mark Zastrow — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Find meteorites, scale models, flown-in-space artifacts, and more at The Space Store.

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Commemorative NASA pins are a great way to honor space history

Mark Zastrow — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Show off your love of space exploration with swag from The Space Store.

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The Space Store editor’s pick: Adam Frank’s ‘The Little Book of Aliens’

Mark Zastrow — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Check out The Space Store’s catalog of fascinating reads.

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The Fisher Space Pen is just as useful on Earth

Astronomy Staff — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

While the zero gravity pen may have been created with space exploration in mind, the unique features of its construction mean that it’s still an amazing writing instrument for any field work or travel today.

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