SUNSET: 
Tom Johnson, 1923–2012
The genius who designed the modern Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, and then shaped its role in changing the face of amateur astronomy, died on Tuesday.
Hot Products 2012
Our 14th annual roundup of Hot Products highlights the most intriguing new astronomy gear in the worldwide market.
Product Videos & Demonstrations
Meade Instruments at AIC 2011
Tony Flanders Chris Morrison talks about Meade Instruments’ revolutionary new LX800 mount and redesigned ACF telescopes that automatically center targets and begin autoguiding when slewed to new objects. Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Click here to return…
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Optec, Inc. at AIC 2011
Optec Jeff Dickerman of Optec, Inc. highlights the latest astrophotography accessories from this venerable company. Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Click here to return to our Product Videos page.
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Astro Haven at AIC 2011
Camille Carlisle David and Priscilla Brotherston of Astro Haven talk about the design, manufacture, features, and advantages of the company’s unique fiberglass observatories with clamshell domes. Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Click here to return to our Product…
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PlaneWave Instruments at AIC 2011
Tony Flanders PlaneWave Instruments' CDK telescopes are among the most advanced designs currently made for serious deep-sky imaging as explained by Rick Hedrick. Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Click here to return to our Product Videos page.
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DC3 Dreams at AIC 2011
Tony Flanders Robert Denny of DC3 Dreams talks about his new software that brings automated scheduling to astronomical imaging. Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Click here to return to our Product Videos page.
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PlaneWave Professional Services at AIC 2013
Tony Flanders Sky & Telescope senior editor Dennis di Cicco interviews Allan Keller of PlaneWave Professional Services about the remote imaging services they provide. See additional videos from the 2013 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa Clara, California. Return to our Product Videos page.
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ASA Astrosysteme Austria at AIC 2011
Tony Flanders Egon Döberl and Wolfgang Promper of ASA Astrosysteme Austria discuss the company’s latest series of field flatteners and image correctors we well as the advanced features of its direct-drive equatorial telescope mounts. Click here to see additional videos from the 2011 Advanced Imaging Conference in Santa…
CELESTRON CCD
The Nightscape CCD Camera incorporates regulated thermoelectric cooling and an internal mechanical shutter.
Highlights From PATS 2011
This year's Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show is a great place to see new, old, and occasionally surprising astronomy products.
