CosmoStory Laser Finder

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CosmoStory Laser Finder

CosmoStory rolls out the Cosmo Laser ($25), a laser finder that works with your favorite planetarium app on your smartphone.

Combo Quark Solar Filter from DayStar Filters

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DayStar's Combo Quark H-Alpha Solar Filter

DayStar Filters adds to its line of affordable powered solar filters with the Combo Quark ($995).

Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G Go To Telescope Mount

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Orion's Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G Go To Telescope Mount

The Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G Computerized Go To Telescope Mount ($1,499) can operate as a German equatorial mount or in alt-azimuth mode.

Stars: A Family Guide to the Night Sky

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Stars: A Family Guide to the Night Sky

Introduce your children to the joys of astronomy with Stars: A Family Guide to the Night Sky ($16.95).

SBIG STX Guider

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SBIG's STX Guider

SBIG introduces the STX Guider ($999) — choose faint guide stars by intercepting light from the optical path before it passes through the imaging filters.

Takahashi FSQ-130ED

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Takahashi FSQ-130ED Astropgraph

The latest astrograph from Takahashi, the FSQ-130ED ($12,795), is a flat-field astrograph that accommodate the largest detectors on the market today.

NexDome Observatory Dome

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NexDome Observatory Dome

Canadian Telescopes introduces the NexDome Observatory (starting at $1,795 for the dome only).

SBIG STXL-16200 Camera

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SBIG's STXL-16200 Camera

SBIG announces its newest entry in its STXL camera series, the STXL-16200 ($6,995).

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Choosing Your Astronomy Equipment

How to Choose Your First Telescope

Here's a quick guide to the essential features that you should look for when buying your first telescope.

QHYCCD's PoleMaster

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QHYCCD's PoleMaster Polar Finderscope

QHYCCD rolls out the PoleMaster ($268), an electronic polar finderscope that helps you quickly and easily achieve near-perfect polar alignment.

iOptron's AZ Mount Pro

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iOptron's AZ Mount Pro

iOptron introduces the AZ Mount Pro ($1,299), which incorporates its newest "level and go" alignment setup.

Messier Observer's Planisphere

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Messier Observer's Planisphere

Make your way through the next Messier Marathon with the Messier Observer's Planisphere, brought to you by Celestial Teapot Designs ($29.99).

Stellarvue SV70T apochromatic refractor

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Stellarvue's SV70T Apochromatic Refractor

Stellarvue introduces the SV70T apochromatic refractor ($799) - a compact element that offers high-contrast views free from color fringing.

Revolution Imager

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Revolution Imager Video Observing Package

There's a new tool for fans of video-assisted observing. The Revolution Imager ($299.99) is a complete video observing package that includes everything you'll need to broadcast the views from your telescope.

Atik Infinity Camera

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Atik Infinity for Video Observing

Capture smooth, high-resolution views of deep-sky targets: Atik Cameras enters the world of video observing with its Atik Infinity ($1,000).

SkySafari 5

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Popular Planetarium App Update: SkySafari 5

One of the most popular planetarium apps for Apple devices gets a complete makeover.

Orion's Multi-Use Guide Scope

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Orion's 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope

Make autoguiding deep-sky astrophotos easy: Orion Telescopes & Binoculars introduces the 60mm Multi-Use Guide Scope with Helical Focuser ($219.99).

Orion's StarSeeker

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Orion's StarSeeker IV Telescope

Orion Telescopes & Binoculars introduces the StarSeeker IV 150mm GoTo Mak-Cass Telescope ($999.99).

Universe2go

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Universe2go's Personal Planetarium

Universe2go unveils its personal planetarium device ($99), an innovative viewer that with your smartphone to project planetarium lines, star names, and more over your real view of the sky.

iOptron's PoleMaster

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iOptron's PoleMaster Finder Scope

iOptron's PoleMasteriOptron announces the PoleMaster ($299), an electronic polar finder scope that helps you quickly and easily achieve near-perfect polar alignment.