INTES MK66 [User Review]  | 12/27/06 | by Thierry Gauthier I've been involved into astronomy since the age of 10 years old, 30 years ago. My first scope was a japanese classical 60/800 achromatic refractor that. . . Sub-Exposures in DSLRs [Article]  | 12/23/06 | by Samir Kharusi How short can we go with sub-exposures in DSLRs?. . . Scrubbing the Light Cup's Optical Chimney for Santa [Article]  | 12/23/06 | by Ron B[ee] If you're hesitant, afraid, or paralyzed with fear about clean the objective lens of your refractor, read what Chicken B[ee] has done.. . . Kenko Skymemo Mount [User Review]  | 12/23/06 | by Samir Kharusi An ultra-portable DSLR astro tracking mount. . . Antares Elite 10mm vs Meade 9.7mm [User Review]  | 12/22/06 | by Magellanico Sao Paulo Antares Elite 10mm Vs. Meade Super Plossl 9.7mm. . . Oberwerk 45-deg 100mm Binocular Telescope [User Review]  | 12/22/06 | by Mark Stephenson I have been an amateur astronomer for over 40 years, during which time I've owned/used many instruments. . . Beyond M42 [Article]  | 12/21/06 | by Trevor O'Donoghue As we spend so much time studying Orion over the Winter, it will do no harm at all to mention a few of the other objects that are visible apart from M42, . . . Stark-Lab's PHD Guiding Software [User Review]  | 12/21/06 | by Lon Shelton The last time I was astro-imaging, I went inside to get a cup of coffee. I sat down on the couch and proceeded to nod off and go to sleep. . . . Comprehensive review of Celestron NexStar 11 GPS XLT [User Review]  | 12/21/06 | by Lukas Jonaitis The scope can be firmly put on the top of tripod and secured by three locking bolts. It could be done without any wrenches, with bare hands.. . . A Slew of SCTs [User Review]  | 12/18/06 | by Ted Saker, Jr. There are a number of criteria to use when judging the superiority of one design or size over others. First, and probably the most important, is the int. . . Sky Watcher PRO 180 Maksutov Cassegrain [User Review]  | 12/15/06 | by Chris Pothast When I started looking for a telescope on the internet I first did a lot of research about different manufacturers of telescopes, different types and their. . . CAT Balance [User Review]  | 12/14/06 | by Jim Mosquera I struggled with the usual desire for even more aperture, but portability, the stability limits of my existing Celestron ASGT mount, and the contents of m. . . Meade LX 90GPS 8" LNT with UHTC [User Review]  | 12/13/06 | by Ryan Nelson This is the first product review I have ever done (I am 12 years old), and I don’t have much experience with telescopes, so it may not sound as put togethe. . . Celestron 9.25 XLT - A Cat with More than 9 Lives [User Review]  | 12/12/06 | by Jerry Namba I have been told by a seasoned veteran that these new Schmidt Cassegrain scopes with the special coatings are on par with a very good Newtownian. . . The Celestron C11S XLT Advanced Series GoTo [User Review]  | 12/11/06 | by Steve Pistole About 2 years ago I seriously began considering the purchase of a telescope for strictly visual use. I wanted aperture for faint fuzzies, portability for . . . Celestron vs Meade - a Comparison of 8" SCT's [User Review]  | 12/08/06 | by John Hodgson That question of which brand should I get has more hours of discussion sometimes than actual observation. I ended up with both.. . . CN Report: The DGM Optics NPB Nebula Filter [CN Report]  | 12/07/06 | by David Knisely The NPB filter is a multi-layer interference filter which uses thin-film dielectric coatings to produce sharp passbands at a high level of transmission.. . . Celestron CPC 800XLT [User Review]  | 12/06/06 | by Jeff O'Dair Aperture fever struck me this year and I just had to get something larger. . . JSO (Japan Special Optics) SCT [User Review]  | 12/06/06 | by Gerry Smerchanski The telescopes from Japan Special Optics (JSO) started appearing on these shores about the time of Halley's Comet last appearance in 1986. . . . LOMO 70mm Maksutov [User Review]  | 12/06/06 | by Roger Vine LOMO are a long-established Russian maker of Maksutovs ranging all the way up to big semi-professional stuff. The 70mm is their second smallest (there’s . . . Celestron CPC 1100 GPS [User Review]  | 12/05/06 | by Paul McCullough With any telescope, there's always a learning curve. Especially when, like me, you're switching from a standard equatorially mounted Newtonian to an altitu. . . My Older 11" SCT (C11 Ultima) [User Review]  | 12/05/06 | by Tye Rausch Knowing everything technical about a telescope, while important, has never been my reason for owning one. I love to go to “big-sky” places, gaze for hour. . . Celestron C5 [User Review]  | 12/04/06 | by So King Yan Oldfield Around 5 years ago, I decided that my small 70mm Tele Vue Ranger could no longer satisfy me in terms of light gathering power. . . . Celestron Starhopper 6 [User Review]  | 12/04/06 | by Tony Bombardo I'm Tony , and I will be reviewing the Celestron StarHopper 6. . . December Skies (2006) [Article]  | 12/03/06 | by Dick Cookman Highlights: Comet Journal, Martian Landers, Planet Plotting, Meteors, Winter Solstice, Terrestrial Planets, December Moon. . . Virtual View Adapter [Article]  | 12/03/06 | by James Welisek I hate set screws. Set screws have a tendency to mar any equipment that they are tightened into like a diagonal or nose piece.. . . What's Up Perseus [Article]  | 12/02/06 | by Steve Coe Perseus has always been the kind of constellation that I really enjoy.. . . TMB/BOC 80mm f/11 Planet Hunter [User Review]  | 12/02/06 | by William Paolini First Light with the TMB/BOC 80mm F/11 Planet Hunter. . . Celestial Sampler [User Review]  | 12/01/06 | by Thomas Watson If there is a general statement that can be made regarding amateur astronomy, it is that most beginners who take up this hobby do so with a modest instrume. . . Vixen ED80SF [User Review]  | 12/01/06 | by Dave Ponder Just to give some background info, I have been a very amateur astronomer for almost 40 years. . .