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Sky-Watcher has developed a new astrophotography telescope to add to their already impressive range.  This time it’s a Newtonian reflector that in true Newtonian design, uses two mirrors (a large primary and smaller, angled secondary mirror) to direct light towards the eyepiece or camera.

A few nights after unboxing, I set the scope up and attached my Canon 60Da DSLR to capture a quick test shot of the moon.  I was suitably impressed with the crisp view through the laptop screen and great, wide-field image that resulted from the test shot (note: I added a starry background for extra effect and the image above was the result).

As luck would have it, the “astronomers curse” then took effect and poor weather conditions rolled in that literally persisted for months until November 2023 when I was afforded an opportunity to point the telescope at a couple of deep sky objects to gauge how the scope performs under the night sky.  More on that in a bit…

When smartphone digiscoping was first invented, mobile phones had only one forward-facing camera lens. Even when the first smartphones were launched, these too only had a single forward-facing lens that was used for all the features of the smartphone’s camera. Today’s smartphones, with their very sophisticated cameras, now have as many as four, each with its own unique function and each usually controlled by the sensor that guides the camera to an optimal image when in use. This is a superb feature for ordinary smartphone camera usage as it produces excellent photos with minimal effort.

Comet ZTF, also known as C/2021 A1, is a celestial body that has captured the attention of astronomers and stargazers alike. This comet is a once in a lifetime opportunity to observe a piece of the early solar system up close. Comet ZTF is a fascinating object in the sky, and in this article, we will dive into what makes it so special.

Are you in the market for a new telescope? Celestron telescopes are known for their quality and innovation, offering a range of options for all levels of stargazers and astronomers. In this article, we'll take a deep dive into the Celestron telescope line and help you find the right one for your needs.

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