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ZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
The Seestar S30, priced at $349 at the time of writing, is an excellent smart telescope for those looking to enhance their stargazing experience without breaking the bank. Ideal for beginners, it features an intuitive Seestar app, available for iOS and Android devices. The app … Continue readingZWO Seestar S30 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
Seestar S50/S30 Framing Mode: Is it a Game Changer?
The ZWO Seestar S50 took the astrophotography world by storm in 2023 as one of the most affordable all-in-one smart telescopes. Its one major drawback was its 2MP sensor, which provided users with a rather narrow view of the night sky. But now, ZWO introduced … Continue readingSeestar S50/S30 Framing Mode: Is it a Game Changer?
ZWO FF80 Telescope, AM5, & ASIAIR Plus: 6-Month Review & Step-by-Step Setup Tutorial!
After six months of using the ZWO FF80 refractor telescope, I’m excited to share my experience and show you how this telescope performs in combination with my astrophotography gear. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I use the ZWO FF80 with my ZWO … Continue readingZWO FF80 Telescope, AM5, & ASIAIR Plus: 6-Month Review & Step-by-Step Setup Tutorial!
Dwarf 3 vs Seestar S50 Smart Telescope Comparison Review
Smart telescopes are transforming the field of astronomy, making it more accessible and affordable than ever. Two notable models in the $500 price range are the Seestar S50 and the Dwarf 3, both equipped with cutting-edge features. While each telescope has been reviewed separately in … Continue readingDwarf 3 vs Seestar S50 Smart Telescope Comparison Review
Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
Smart telescopes like the Dwarf 3 are designed to make observing and photographing the Sun, the Moon, wildlife, and deep-sky objects like distant nebulae and galaxies enjoyable, straightforward, and hassle-free. Simply set it up, connect wirelessly to the app on your smartphone or tablet, choose … Continue readingDwarf 3 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
Best ZWO cameras for planetary imaging and deep-sky (DSO) astrophotography
Finding the perfect astrophotography camera can be challenging. Over the years, I regularly used and evaluated different ZWO cameras, considering crucial factors like read noise, quantum efficiency, dynamic range, and specific requirements for planetary or deep-sky astrophotography. In this blog, I’ll explain crucial factors to … Continue readingBest ZWO cameras for planetary imaging and deep-sky (DSO) astrophotography
Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope Announced by Dwarflab! Worth it?
At the time of writing, Dwarflab has just unveiled their latest smart telescope, the Dwarf 3! It’s now available for pre-order at around 454 euros (500 US dollars) with a release date set for late September 2024. Dwarflab made waves in the astrophotography world back … Continue readingDwarf 3 Smart Telescope Announced by Dwarflab! Worth it?
NEW Sky-Watcher 100i and 150i Strain Wave mounts announced!
Sky-Watcher just announced they will be joining the the strain wave telescope mount club with their lightweight 100i and 150i Telescope mounts! So let’s take a look at the features of these new mounts and compare them to other harmonic drive mounts that are already … Continue readingNEW Sky-Watcher 100i and 150i Strain Wave mounts announced!
Best Harmonic Drive Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024
Harmonic Drive Mounts are on the rise, due to their lightweight design, lack of counterweights, and improved connectivity as compared to classic German equatorial mounts. In the realm of affordability, the ZWO AM3 and the upcoming Sky-Watcher 100i (available from July 2024) stand out as … Continue readingBest Harmonic Drive Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024
Best Beginner Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024!
After a thorough review of eight telescope mounts, the Celestron Advanced VX (USA, EU) and the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro (USA, EU) are recommended as excellent telescope mounts for starting astrophotography in 2024. These well-established options offer essential features like computerized control, autoguiding, periodic error control, ASCOM compatibility, … Continue readingBest Beginner Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024!