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.
NEAF: Bigger and Better Than Ever
Record crowds swarmed into the Northeast Astronomy Forum last weekend to examine amateur astronomy's latest telescopes, cameras, gizmos and gear.
Three Great, Small Reflectors
Orion Telescopes & Binoculars's XT4.5 and StarBlast 4.5 and Edmund Scientific's Astroscan set the standard of excellence for small, inexpensive, easy-to-use telescopes.
Imaging Tools and Techniques at MWAIC
Attendees of the MidWest Astro-Imaging Conference were treated to the latest innovations in astrophotography techniques.
Portaball Reborn
Mag 1 Instruments, maker of the Portaball Telescope, is alive and well under a new owner.
Telescopes Galore at NEAF
Dozens of new products debut at the Northeast Astronomy Forum & Telescope Show.
Astro-imagers Share Keys to Success
The Northeast Astro-Imaging Conference (NEAIC) kicked off Thursday here in Suffern, NY., featuring talks by many of the biggest names in astrophotography.
Telescope Companies Bury Hatchet
A dispute between rival telescope companies has ended with an amicable settlement and a clear definition of "Ritchey-Chrétien."
Stellafane Auction Begins
A spirited bidding war is now under way for two precious artifacts: a prototype 13-mm Nagler eyepiece and Steve O'Meara's Tele Vue Genesis refractor.
