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Zhumell Upgrade Kit from Farpoint Astronomical Research
Farpoint Astronomical Research introduces 7-piece upgrade kits for Zhumell 10- and 12-inch Dobsonian telescopes ($119.99).
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: Do Globular Clusters Generate Black Holes?
Much to their surprise, scientists are finding dozens of black holes deep within densely packed collections of stars called globular clusters. Astrophysicists are using a record-breaking computer simulation to learn their secrets, including whether the clusters gave rise to recently observed ripples in space-time.
SkyTracker Pro Compact Drive from iOptron
The SkyTracker Pro ($399), the latest compact drive from iOptron, acts as a right ascension drive and allows long-exposure photography with your DSLR.
2017 Eclipse Resources
With all the interest in August’s sky spectacular, it’s no surprise that you can find lots of great information about solar eclipses. Here are some favorite resources chosen by the editors of Sky & Telescope magazine: Books About Eclipses In the Shadow of the Moon: The Science, Magic, and Mystery…
Universal Smartphone Adapter from Tele Vue Optics
Tele Vue Optics announces the FoneMate ($95), a universal smartphone adapter that enables users to take stunning photos of space with reduced vignetting.
CMOS Camera from QHYCCD
QHYCCD unveils the QHY183C ($949), the first in its line of back illuminated cameras.
Observatory Software from Code Obsession
Code Obsession unveils Observatory ($79.95), an image management and processing software for Mac computers.
Astronomers March for Science
Participants at April 22nd's March for Science tell us about their experience in promoting science, the scientific process, and the role of science in shaping policy.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Versatile Mount from Sky-Watcher USA
Sky-Watcher USA announces the Virtuoso Mount ($250). This programmable alt-azimuth platform is designed to capture panormaic photos or smooth panning video.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Mid-Size Observatory Dome from SkyShed
SkyShed announces the SkyShed POD MAX ($13,995). This 12½-foot dome is built to accommodate large amateur telescopes.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: How Did the First Quasars Form?
Thanks to a record haul of new, ultra-distant quasars—powerhouses of light from the farthest reaches of the universe—astrophysicists can now piece together the rise of mighty objects in the early cosmos.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Constellation Glassware from UncommonGreen
The Constellation Glassware series features pints ($16), rocks ($14), and stemless wine glasses ($15) etched with the classical constellations of the Northern Hemisphere’s Winter or Summer skies.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
Orion FunScope Astro Dazzle 4.5″ Reflector Telescope
This affordable 114-mm f/4.4 Newtonian reflector features a plate glass parabolic primary mirror in an eye-catching tube.
Friday Night's Deep Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
North American observers can watch the Moon flirt with Earth’s shadow on the evening of February 10th. It occurs early on the 11th as seen from Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
CosmoStory Laser Finder
CosmoStory rolls out the Cosmo Laser ($25), a laser finder that works with your favorite planetarium app on your smartphone.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
DayStar's Combo Quark H-Alpha Solar Filter
DayStar Filters adds to its line of affordable powered solar filters with the Combo Quark ($995).
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
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.
Annual Star Parties in North America
Here’s the info you’ll need to “save the date” for some of the top stargazing events in the U.S. and Canada for the coming year.
Equipment: Guides & Recommendations
NexDome Observatory Dome
Canadian Telescopes introduces the NexDome Observatory (starting at $1,795 for the dome only).
Inside the February 2017 Issue
Explore an astronomy revolution fomented 30 years ago by Supernova 1987A and learn how supermassive black holes bind to their galaxies in this issue of Sky & Telescope.
