Review of Eva-Dry DeHumidifier
Eva-Dry High Capacity Dehumidifier Systems. by Steve Cox The Weapon:Welcome to South Florida, and the wonderful conditions of moisture that go along with it. The enemy comes to astronomers in the form of dew. Our equipment takes the punishment night after night. Now there is a new weapon to fight back, behold the Eva-Dry High […]
William Optics Zenithstar 70ED review
A Review of the William Optics Zenithstar 70ED f:/6.1 refractorby Steve Cox I recently purchased a William Optics Zenithstar 70ED f:/6.1 refractor. The purpose of the purchase was to use it as a guide scope, and an imaging refractor. Since I already have the Megrez 110ED, I thought this little refractor would make a nice […]
WO FLT 110MM TMB and Polluted Sites
WO FLT 110MM TMB and Polluted SitesBy Howard Lazarus When I started out in astronomy about 20 years ago there were several sites in the New York area that were fairly good for those long cool nights. Naturally, I got involved in the quest for the best equipment for I always sought to get the […]
Orion XT8 Dobsonian
Orion XT8 Reviewby Ivan Gastaldo Here is a brief review of a scope that I consider a bargain, and great starter for anyone interested in Astronomy. It has enough aperture to satisfy even the “experts”, and you can set it up in literally two minutes. I received this scope as a gift, and after testing […]
Dual Speed Crayford Focuser for Synta Refractors made by William Optics
Product Review for the Dual Speed Crayford Focuser for Synta Refractors made by William Opticsby David Milone I’m very excited about my new dual speed focuser from William Optics. I put it on my old Orion 80ED and let me tell you, it looks and feels almost like an entirely new telescope. Finding perfect focus […]