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Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Review Part-2 30 Jul 2013 | 12:01 am
This is the second instalment of the long-term review currently being conducted by Steve Richards. The first part of the review can be read here: Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Review Part-1.
New Starlight Xpress Trius Cameras 24 Jul 2013 | 06:00 am
Starlight Xpress are renowned for small, compact, innovative designs, along with excellent build quality. The new Trius range of deep-sky, cooled CCD cameras has taken these values to a new level.
Adjusting Skywatcher Equinox focuser tension 1 Jul 2013 | 01:57 pm
All good Crayford focusers (at least those expected to carry any weight) have tension adjustment screws. It is just a matter of locating and applying them.
Atik 460EX v Atik 490EX 24 Jun 2013 | 10:32 pm
The Atik 460EX and 490EX cameras are similarly priced so which one is best for me?
EQMOD - Controlling the HEQ5, NEQ6 and other mounts directly from a PC 16 Jun 2013 | 02:51 am
EQMOD is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the Skywatcher HEQ5, NEQ6 and other mounts directly from a PC. We asked Steve Richards to write an overview of EQMOD with d...
Borg Telescopes at the International Astronomy Show 21 May 2013 | 05:41 pm
James and I were fortunate enough to spend two days with Ted Ishikawa on the Borg stand at this year's International Astronomy Show.
Atik Cameras are looking for software developers 15 May 2013 | 07:51 pm
Atik cameras are looking for external software developers.
OVL Off Axis Guider Review 30 Apr 2013 | 12:43 am
The new Slim Off Axis Guider from OVL shows promise so we sent one to Steve Richards for an in depth review.
Howie Glatter Collimation Tools 26 Apr 2013 | 12:15 am
Howie Glatter manufacturer's what is generally regarded as the best laser collimation tools available. This article written by the man himself will be useful to anyone considering laser collimation.
Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Review Part-1 10 Apr 2013 | 03:40 am
The new Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT has had a successful launch and has been well received. Customer feedback so far is excellent and we have experienced zero returns but there is still very little in the wa...
