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William Optics Megrez 88FD
[User Review]  | 09/30/08 | by Yang Lim
Astronomy and optics have been my interests for quite awhile.. . .

Amateur Radio and Amateur Astronomy: A Cautionary Tale
[Article | 09/25/08 | by Rod Mollise
I’m guessing most of y’all amateur astronomers know at least a little bit about amateur ("ham") radio. There’s always been a lot of overlap between these t. . .

Garrett Gemini 20x80 UL
[User Review]  | 09/25/08 | by Ted A
Gemini 20x80 UL Binoculars. . .

Vixen NPL Plossl Series
[User Review]  | 09/19/08 | by David Elosser
At first glance, they may look like heavy, bulky eyepieces, especially for a simple 4-element Plossl design. Actually, the 40mm, which is the largest of . . .

22" f/3.6 Ultra-Portable Dob
[User Review]  | 09/17/08 | by Bart Wide
David Lukehurst 22" f/3.61 Ultra-Portable Dob. . .

The Princeton Stellar Association
[Article | 09/16/08 | by Craig Crossen
A Tale from the "Good Old Days" of Amateur Astronomy. . .

The 37-Year-Old Telescope
[Article | 09/16/08 | by Rod Mollise
Some Amateur Telescope Making projects are like fine wine. Set them aside for a while, let them mature, and they become sweet. Others? More like Boone’s Fa. . .

Deep Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures
[User Review]  | 09/15/08 | by Thomas Watson
Book review of Deep Sky Companions: Hidden Treasures. . .

Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders
[User Review]  | 09/11/08 | by Neale Monks
'Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders' is very a practical guidebook for deep sky observers. . .

Constructing a Galilean Refractor
[Article | 09/10/08 | by Chris Lord
Constructing a Galilean refractor based on "Old Discoverer. . .

The Guiding Game
[Article | 09/09/08 | by Rod Mollise
How can I adequately describe the pain we used to go through in order to get a fuzzy Kodacolor drugstore print showin’ a smudge that might look a little li. . .

iOptron Mini Tower
[User Review]  | 09/08/08 | by Jeffrey Carter
The mount itself comes very well protected within its own locking case. Included are just about anything and everything that one needs to be up and. . .

What's Up Vulpecula
[Article | 09/04/08 | by Steve Coe
Because it contains one of the four planetary nebulae on Charles Messier’s list, the constellation of Vulpecula is found early on by many observers. . .

The Nights Everything Goes Wrong
[Article | 09/03/08 | by Rod Mollise
In any pursuit, from turnip farming to teaching third grade, there are those times when everything goes to pot.. . .

September Skies (2008)
[Article | 09/02/08 | by Dick Cookman
Highlights: Comet Journal, Martian Landers, Planet Plotting, Autumnal Equinox, Meteors, September Moon. . .

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