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NEW Sky-Watcher 100i and 150i Strain Wave mounts announced!

CategoriesResources, Telescope MountsPosted onApril 27, 2024April 27, 2024AuthorAstroforum

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

CategoriesResources, Telescope MountsPosted onApril 24, 2024April 27, 2024AuthorAstroforum

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!

CategoriesResources, Telescope MountsPosted onApril 23, 2024April 24, 2024AuthorAstroforum

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!

Best Advanced Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024

CategoriesTelescope MountsPosted onApril 22, 2024April 24, 2024AuthorAstroforum

What advanced telescope mount is best suited to carry heavy, long focal length telescopes with reliable, sub-arcsecond tracking in 2024? If you decide to go with a time-tested classic equatorial mount, the SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro is still one of the best and most affordable options … Continue readingBest Advanced Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024

Telescope Live Review | Remote vs. Backyard Astrophotography

CategoriesResourcesPosted onApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024AuthorAstroforum

Telescope Live operates observatories in prime dark sky destinations worldwide, spanning Spain, Australia, and Chile. Their core offerings include downloading observation data (astrophotos) as well as booking imaging time with state-of-the-art telescopes and cameras. Curious about their services and how they stack up against backyard … Continue readingTelescope Live Review | Remote vs. Backyard Astrophotography