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- April 03, 2026
Harmonic drive mounts have quickly become some of the most sought-after tools in astrophotography. We put the new ZWO AM7 Harmonic Drive Mount to the ultimate test - and we're sharing everything we learned.
- April 01, 2026
Neptune is too close to the Sun to be seen this month, but Venus climbs and shines in the west after sunset, joined by a crescent Moon on the 18th.
- March 25, 2026
Pegasus has redefined EAA or "Electronically Assisted Astronomy" with the first smart eyepiece! Meet the SmartEye — the image taking, object finding, view enhancing wonder that can instantly upgrade any 2" eyepiece compatible telescope.
- March 20, 2026
Weighing in at an outstanding 1.85 lbs., the DWARF Mini proudly holds the title of smallest smart telescope in the world, but does this pocket-sized powerhouse have what it takes to help you conquer the cosmos? Follow along to find out!
- March 18, 2026
Your eyepieces will be some of the most important accessories you’ll own - so selecting the right eyepieces will be crucial to your viewing experience. Different focal length eyepieces are going to provide different magnifications: lower magnification...
- March 18, 2026
As of early 2026, there are 14,518 active satellites in orbit, with 9,555 of those being active Starlinks. That’s an awful lot of satellites. But what are they? What do they do? And how can you see them for yourself?
- March 09, 2026
Comet fans can once again rejoice! Throughout the early part of 2026, a new comet—C/2026 A1 (MAPS)— could put on a beautiful show through the inner solar system and become visible in the night sky.
- March 02, 2026
As the calendar flips to 2026, we quickly begin to approach the biggest space mission of the year, arguably one of the biggest of the decade - the launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission! For the first time since 1972, humans will travel beyond Earth's orbit...
- March 01, 2026
Neptune is too close to the Sun to be visible, but binocular observers may catch Mercury shortly after sunset and very low in the west during the first few days of the month.
- February 25, 2026
Astrophotography has evolved from relatively crude 19th-century experiments into one of the most powerful and wonderful tools for understanding the night sky.
- February 20, 2026
Calling all stargazers! Now is your chance to witness a rare "planetary parade" as six planets appear simultaneously in the sky about 30 minutes after sunset.
- February 18, 2026
I used to believe good quality eyepieces always came at the expense of affordability, but having the opportunity to test and use the Apertura Panorama eyepieces, I’ve found there is an option where both quality and affordability go hand in hand. When...
- February 18, 2026
A few of us have been lucky enough to witness a solar eclipse, when the Moon passes in front of the Sun and obscures it, but did you know the Moon does the same thing to the stars?
- February 17, 2026
Whether you are using the latest and greatest in CMOS imaging tech or you are looking to expand the use of your DSLR, if you can't track your target, the camera can’t take a picture. Selecting a mount can be a daunting task with all of the different options...
- February 17, 2026
We are pleased to announce the best astrophotography telescopes for 2024! Each telescope was evaluated for its performance and value relative to its peers. The list we compiled contains some brand names we are all familiar with and others that you might...