Review:Redshift 7: The Ultimate in Astronomy Software.

Desktop-based planetarium programs have really come into their own in the past few years. From their early evolution in the 1980’s with computer programs written in Basic that would show you stick figure constellations, planetarium programs are now full fledged sky simulators that allow you not only to control your telescope and plan your observing [...]

21.9.9: The Autumnal Equinox.

Can you feel it? The brunt of northern hemisphere summer is about over, giving  way to our favorite season here at Astroguyz; Fall. It’s not just our collective imagination; this Tuesday marks the Autumnal Equinox, or the spring (vernal) Equinox for those down under. This marks the mid way point for the Sun’s apparent journey [...]

Mirror Collimation; Some Tips & Tricks.

Have Dog, will Collimate! (Photo by Author).
This week, we here at ye ole Astroguyz are going to delve into an oft avoided but crucial technique that will allow you to get the most out of your shinny new (or old!) reflecting telescope; the fine art of mirror collimation. Sure, nearly every owner’s manual gives [...]

Convertable Gloves for Cold Weather Astronomy.

Astronomy Rocks! (Photo by author).
   Ahhh… it’s sometimes the simple things that make all the difference in observational astronomy. Now that we are once again spending northern hemisphere winter in sunnier climes (i.e. Hudson, Florida), I reminisce about all those chilly nights in Maine and Alaska under the stars.

Gear Review: Canons Image Stablized Binoculars.

15 x 45 Classics. (photo by Author). 
 

  Every once in a while, we here at Astroguyz find a toy that surpasses expectations. Canon’s Image Stabilized (IS) binoculars are one such gizmo. I’ve had my trusty pair of 15 X 45’s for almost ten years now, and they’ve worked flawlessly! They also fit my two criteria [...]

My Exploits with the Personal Solar Telescope

All Photos by Author.
There is nothing like a new toy to refresh my interest in Astronomy. A couple of years back, I had a chance to man a loner scope for a solar “star” party at the re-opening of the Fox Theater in Tucson, Arizona. Five minutes of training by Flandrau Science director Mike Terrenzoni, and I [...]

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