Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Google Sky Now on the Web
Google's interactive sky map has been released in Web-browser form.
What's in a Name?
A well-known astronomical tool has a new name, but everything else is the same.
Microsoft's Virtual Observatory
A new contender in astronomical software is coming from the other giant software company in the universe.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
S&T Test Report: Orion StarShoot Deep Space Color Imager II
Johnny Horne This low-cost CCD camera lets you take stunning deep-sky images with remarkable ease. Inside the April issue of Sky & Telescope. On newsstands March 4th!
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Earthless Google Sky
Web star maps based on Google Maps are on their way.
Telescope Companies Bury Hatchet
A dispute between rival telescope companies has ended with an amicable settlement and a clear definition of "Ritchey-Chrétien."
More Google Sky Goodness
Google's interactive star map has a bunch of new features.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
S&T Test Report: iOptron's Capable Cube
S&T: Gary Seronik For surprisingly little money, you can get a well-functioning computerized drive on a stainless steel mount Inside the February issue of Sky & Telescope. On newsstands January 1st!
For the Garden
Careful attention goes into bringing back a classic telescope. Watch how it's done.
Meade Looks to a Brighter Future
The world's largest telescope manufacturer is making some changes in a bid to turn around the company's disappointing financial performance.
Binocular Aim
Astronomy-Shoppe manufactures many helpful gadgets to enhance your observing experience. Among them is the new Bino-Brac, a simple L bracket tappedto accept any popular unit-power finder.
Super Planisphere
GSW AstroProducts takes a new approach to the star wheel with Planisphere 2.
Star-Party Aid
FAR Laboratories introduces the Look Here Device to aid first-timers with finding a telescope’s eyepiece in the dark.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
A Fresh Start
This new computer is ready for the latest astro software.
Planet Imager
The Imaging Source offers the DMK series of high-speed, low-noise webcams ideal for capturing the best pictures of our solar system.
Big Cat
Vixen Optics now produces the VMC260L, a 260-millimeter (10¼-inch) Cassegrain tube assembly ideal for high-magnification observing and photography.
The New "Q"
Takahashi is now producing the long-awaited successor to its most popular astrograph.
Modular Oculars
Baader Planetarium's new Hyperion 68° Modular Eyepieces offer a new level of versatility for photographic and visual use.