astrophotography

Questar : Axial port astrophotography

May 9, 2021 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Omegon Portable Astro-observatory Tent: FirstLook

September 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

Stargazing is pretty cool, not only for those who enjoy the miracle of the big bang science of it, but for everyone who likes being outside on a warm Summer’s night, [...]

Celestron NexImage 10 : FirstLook

April 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

NOTE: Because of the COVID-19 crisis Celestron is extending their “Stay Home & Explore campaign” promo to April 30, 2020. Check it out here! Quite a few [...]

Celestron NexYZ : FirstLook

September 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Astrophotography used to be an obscure hobby available only to dedicated astronomers willing to put in the effort—both in time and equipment—to get the shot. When higher [...]

“Night Sky in Maine 2016” Jigsaw Puzzles

April 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

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

July 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Vixen Polarie Time Lapse Adapter – FirstLook

October 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

When the RainyDayCrew went to Maine this Summer for a little getaway, we brought along our Vixen Polarie StarTracker for some astrophotography; Maine has wide-open skies and [...]

Urban Safari: Starry starry night…

September 1, 2016 // 1 Comment

The RainyDayCrew had a very relaxing month of August, away from the rigors of playing with gadgets/testing out new tech/generally fiddling with the stuff that shows up [...]

Urban Safari: Strawberry Moon

June 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

There was a full moon on June 20, 2016; it is sometimes called the Strawberry Moon (because it occurs when strawberry season starts). It just also happened to be the Summer [...]

Questar Tristand FirstUse

September 23, 2013 // 1 Comment

We posted a FirstLook of the Tristand a few weeks ago. We have been wanting to take the tripod out for its FirstUse, but the New England weather has not been cooperative. [...]

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