Telescope Mount Reviews
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!
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 stand out as the most budget-friendly harmonic … Continue readingBest Harmonic Drive Mounts for Astrophotography
The Celestron Advanced VX (USA, EU) and the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro (USA, EU) are excellent GoTo equatorial mounts for starting astrophotography. These two well-established options offer essential features like computerized control, autoguiding, periodic error control, ASCOM compatibility, and USB connectivity. With a capacity of about 14 kg, … Continue readingBest Beginner Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography
What advanced telescope mount is best suited to carry heavy, long focal length telescopes with reliable, sub-arcsecond tracking? 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 available at … Continue readingBest Advanced Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography
Are you wondering what kind of star tracker is the best choice for you? Well, after conducting some research, I’ve concluded that two brands are most popular among astrophotographers: Sky-Watcher and iOptron. If you’re seeking a small, lightweight option, the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini weighs … Continue readingBest Star Trackers for Astrophotography
AGA = Agena Astro; HPS = High Point Scientific; AST = Astroshop. Read my blog on beginner astrophotography mounts here.
You probably clicked on this v/blog to hear my thoughts on the ZWO AM5 – the latest Harmonic Drive Mount from ZWO. After having used it for a couple of sessions, I’m very impressed by the ZWO AM5 mount. It is very lightweight, doesn’t require … Continue readingZWO AM5 Mount Review
SkyWatcher released two awesome startrackers to take with you to your favorite dark sky location: The Star Adventurer 2i Pro and the GTI. But which one should you get? My main conclusion is that it depends on what you’re looking for. The 2i Pro is … Continue readingSky-Watcher Star adventurer 2i Pro vs. GTI: Which one should you buy?
Do you have trouble deciding what telescope mount would be best suited to start your astrophotography hobby? Then you have come to the right v/blog! I’ll compare eight beginner telescope mounts in the $750-$1250 range on several criteria that I think are essential when taking … Continue readingBest telescope mount to start astrophotography in 2021
I’ve owned the SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro mount for about 6 months and after engaging in 14 imaging sessions, it’s about time to write a decent user review. There are many things to like about the SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro. The maximum payload capacity of 20kg (44lbs) allows you … Continue readingSkyWatcher EQ6R-pro: User review AFTER 6 MONTHS