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APM AzMaxLoad Mount Review
The APM AzMaxLoad fills a gap in the market for an extreme heavy duty Alt Az mount with performance characteristics that will satisfy the most demanding of observers. Click to read more
Author: Matthew Hodgson
The International Space Station can add to the magic this Christmas
This Christmas Eve the International Space Station can masquerade as Santa, adding to the magic for you and your family. Details of times, where to look and what to look for with instructions to check where ever you live on Earth. Click to read more
Sky Safari 4 Pro Review
Sky Safari 4 Pro is a remarkably powerful astronomy app, yet is incredibly simple to use and would be a fantastic addition to any astronomers nighttime equipment whether used on a smartphone or tablet. Click to read more
Opticron Oregon 15×70 Binoculars Review
The Opticron Oregon 15×70 binoculars are a capable observation binocular providing pleasing views of many deep sky objects with a price point that will appeal to advanced budget conscious astronomers as well as beginners just starting out. Click to read more
Think Tank Photo Airport Essentials Backpack Review
The Think Tank Photo Airport Essentials backpack is a high quality camera bag which complies with the strictest of airline cabin bag allowances and yet is capable of holding a substantial amount of equipment including small telescopes. Click to read more
Tele Optic Giro Ercole Alt Az Mount Review
With a capacity for an OTA of up to 8kg without a counterweight and up to 18kg per side with, the Tele Optic Ercole is an excellent choice for the travelling astronomer who wants to search out dark skies without additional weights as well as those with larger OTAs that observe closer to home. Click to read more
Wide Field Astrophotography in Namibia
A selection of wide field images shot in the IDA Dark Sky Reserve in Namibia Click to read more
Santa or the International Space Station can make Christmas a little more magical
How wonderful would the look on a young child’s face be when they see Santa flying over your house on Christmas Eve? A little bit of astronomy and the International Space Station can make it happen. And for slightly older children, why not inspire them with some science and technology facts about the permanently crewed, football pitch sized station? Click to read more
Vixen SG 2.1×42 Binoculars Review
The Vixen SG 2.1×42 binoculars not only provide immersive views of the Milky Way and entire constellations in a way no other optical design can, but their utility in aiding star hopping thanks to a magnitude gain of +1.5 makes them very useful even if dark sky visits are infrequent. Click to read more
Think Tank Photo Airport Security V2 Rolling Camera Bag Review
The Think Tank Photo Airport Security V2.0 Rolling Camera bag has proved to a great choice to transport my airline portable telescope and accessories and with a high quality construction and plenty of thoughtful touches, I now use it home and away to carry my scope. Click to read more