Reviews

Steve Coe is the Vice President of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Phoenix, Arizona. He has written a book, Deep Sky Observing-The Astronomical Tourist....

Could it be that we finally have a low cost solution for exceptional views of the night sky? Read on & draw your own conclusions.

As an amateur astronomer I have a lot in common with thousands of others in my hobby around the world. The common struggle to achieve the best equipment, training and clear skies combined with the free time to enjoy it all is a major challenge. All of these problems evaporated with a wonderful week spent with Lynn and Mike at New Mexico Skies.

Lots of aperture for the money, this nicely designed scope exceeds all of my expectations.

With apologies to John Hiatt, it's been a slow turning...

City/Suburban Observing and how misleading marketing materials might disappoint beginning astronomers.

A "Luck of the draw" achromat? Or just good quality? Maybe both... A nice visit with a new friend!

Meade Suckered Us into Buying Overloaded Mounts!!!, or Does the LXD 55 Deserve its Bad Name?

This 634 page tome is well worth the reading effort. Dr. Christian's "big history" work carries the reader from the origins of the universe to the fate of man beyond Earth.

The CAT with (at least) 9 lives

Question: What do you get when you cross the formidable Celestron 14" SCT, true 2" binoviewers and a pair of 22mm Naglers? Answer: The most awesome portable visual astronomy setups in the world.

Or "How to mount the biggest RDF on a small OTA"

Can't quite afford an apochromat? Here's a cost-effective alternative for retrofitting your existing achromatic refractor.

Is the LXD 75 series the same as the 55 series with just a new paint job? Read on for my impression.

You could re-caulk the shower today, or...