Opticron USM-2 Mount: FirstLook/FirstUse
We have looked at, played with, and reviewed a lot of smartphone mounts over the years. A LOT. A few years ago we (finally) found one we liked with all the features we [...]
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Questar : Axial port astrophotography
The Questar Standard 3.5″ telescope is probably the finest production telescope of its size in the, um, cosmos. Old and new units are equally prized by owners the world [...]
“Night Sky in Maine 2016” Jigsaw Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles are an excellent way to relax and pass the time. There is something compelling about a jigsaw puzzle: maybe because completing/attempting one requires a lot [...]
National Geographic CF700mm Telescope : FirstLight
We took a FirstLook at the National Geographic CF700mm telescope at the beginning of June, but only got a clear enough night for its FirstLight debut recently. The CF700mm [...]
BinocCam : Google Pixel and Fujinon KF 10×32
In 2014 we did an article on digiscoping using our Vanguard spotting scope. Three years later we have found a different, easier, technique that also works in more [...]
Alpine Labs Pulse: FirstLook
We have used many different camera triggers (Yongnuo, Satechi, Cactus) both in the studio and InTheWild. Remote/wireless triggers are used for many purposes: to [...]
RDG Spring Prep 2017
This has been a crazy Winter here in New England. We got a lot of rain, a few snow storms, and some single digit nights followed by 50º plus days. On the last weekend [...]
Google Pixel Accessories
While the Google Pixel may be a relatively new smartphone, there are already plenty of accessories for the device. Some of them are specifically designed for the Pixel [...]
Google Pixel FirstLook
While Apple may be the undisputed 800-lb gorilla in the smartphone market, over 86% of the smartphones in the world run on the Android platform. The reason is [...]
Fujinon 10×42 KF M Binoculars – FirstUse
The RainyDayMagazine folks have been using the Fujinon 10×42 KF M binoculars for about a month now. They have used it looking outside the window, outside when the [...]
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