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Jump to content * Sign In * Create Account * * View New Content * Home * Forums * Articles & Reviews * Articles * User Reviews * CN Reports * Photo Gallery * Gallery Home * Members * More 1. Cloudy Nights 2. → Articles & Reviews 3. → Cloudy Nights Home Javascript Disabled Detected You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. PHIL HARRINGTON'S COSMIC CHALLENGE * Cosmic Challenge: Palomar 4 PhilH - Apr 25 2024 03:04 PM SKETCHING CONTEST MARCH 2024 SKETCHING CONTEST WINNER IS NEIL (NOF). CONGRATULATIONS NEIL ON YOUR TARANTULA NEBULA NGC 2070 IN DORADO SKETCH. THIS MONTH * The Skies of April, 2024 cookman - Apr 03 2024 12:45 PM THE ALPO LUNAR OBSERVER * Lunar observations from amateur astronomers around the world including those here on Cloudy Nights. * ALPO May 2024 The Lunar Observer Apr 30 2024 09:58 PM ALPO COMET NEWS ALPO Comet News for May 2024 May 04 2024 07:11 PM RECENT TOPICS * Is that an aurora or a pink cloud? nathantw - Today, 12:02 PM General Observing and Astronomy * M101 Disappointment (Advice Needed) jaredlcarpenter - Today, 11:56 AM Beginning Deep Sky Imaging * The Eternal Cloudy Nights Pollux780 - Today, 11:47 AM Light Pollution * Aurora Dissapointment djp183 - Today, 11:41 AM General Observing and Astronomy * How is the telescope mount payload calculated? AngeloM - Today, 11:39 AM Mounts * Preconceived notions John R. - Today, 11:26 AM Refractors * Built in eyepieces mati93 - Today, 11:24 AM Binoculars * Question about Deforking LX200 & Reforking solarity - Today, 11:22 AM Meade Computerized Telescopes * The Darkest Town In The USA/World? RLK1 - Today, 11:21 AM Light Pollution * Cheap Aliexpress theorically spherical mirrors...any good? Price is crazy Obligado - Today, 11:16 AM ATM, Optics and DIY Forum RECENT ADDITIONS * Totality in Vermont Apr 27 2024 04:36 PM by Gil V n April, 2024 at the age of 64, I made my first attempt to see a total solar eclipse. The April 8, 2024 eclipse shadow passed through northern New Hampshire, a five hour drive from our home in Connecticut. * A Quick Review of the 28” Reginato Super Maser Apr 27 2024 05:59 AM by il_galassiere It was since year 2020, by then in my sixties, that I conceived the idea to buy a very serious and powerful instrument for my long-standing visual observations. The choice fell on a Reginato Super Maser 28-inch Newtonian telescope with standard alt-azimuthal fork mount. Hereafter are the seven more significant values of my choice: * Sky-watcher P 130/650 Starquest review Apr 26 2024 12:45 PM by Nikolai De Silva Overall, the Sky-watcher P 130/650 Starquest Telescope is a durable, good beginner telescope with which you can enjoy views to remember forever. It's really reasonable to afford and brings you a sensation of quality. CLOUDY NIGHTS ANNOUNCEMENTS HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY! 12 May 2024 Whether you're a mother, or the child of a mother, please enjoy the day! Full topic › ON NEW YEAR’S EVE… 31 Dec 2023 ...the moderator and administrator staff here at Cloudy Nights would like to wish you a Happy New Year. And here’s to clear skies and good health for all throughout 2024! Full topic › USER REVIEWS * A Quick Review of the 28” Reginato Super Maser Apr 27 2024 07:59 AM by il_galassiere It was since year 2020, by then in my sixties, that I conceived the idea to buy a very serious and powerful instrument for my long-standing visual observations. The choice fell on a Reginato Super Maser 28-inch Newtonian telescope with standard alt-azimuthal fork mount. Hereafter are the seven more significant values of my choice: * Sky-watcher P 130/650 Starquest review Apr 26 2024 02:45 PM by Nikolai De Silva Overall, the Sky-watcher P 130/650 Starquest Telescope is a durable, good beginner telescope with which you can enjoy views to remember forever. It's really reasonable to afford and brings you a sensation of quality. * Review of a discarded 2003 National Geographic Society 50mm Refractor Feb 25 2024 12:10 PM by timmywampus The scope, as tested for this review, would be one that I would be willing to give to a person that I did not like, but even then, I like astronomy too much to spite someone away from the hobby. For free, this telescope was worth picking up and providing a day’s worth of entertainment, but I would rather spend $27.99 on other equipment. Conclusion: Do not buy, whether in “Classic” or “Modern Era” trim. * Daystar Filters’ SR-127 ‘QT’ Dedicated Hydrogen Alpha Solar Telescope (Chromosphere Model) Jan 31 2024 01:33 PM by RHannahoe In the end, all of my friend’s and my work testing the telescope and documenting in detail its deficiencies against its stated specifications were a waste of time and energy, and ultimately changed nothing. Daystar would not stand behind its product. At this point, I would never purchase another telescope from them. * Software Bisque Paramount MyT 10 Year Review Jan 29 2024 08:16 AM by cchinckley While a long time ago, I was educated as a physicist and was a power engineer until I migrated to other areas of the power industry. Mine is a useful perspective to bring to a review of the electro-mechanical equipment used in astrophotography, and I am reviewing my Paramount MyT mount after about 10 years of use. Here is the punch line: while there is serial defect and a series of lessons learned, I love this mount and the Software Bisque company, and their support of this product is flawless. I have experience with other mid-size mounts as well. * Unitron Model 114 - a quick look Jan 28 2024 03:49 PM by bmwscopeguy If today’s entry level scopes could offer this combination of optical performance and smooth/rigid mounts – the manufacturers wouldn’t be bedeviled by constant negative reviews. * Review of the 20” f/3.4 Reginato Supermaser Nov 30 2023 01:10 PM by davidefg It is difficult to find downsides for such a telescope. There are certainly some aspects that can be improved, as I pointed out in the review, but overall it is a jewel. The best proof is that since I have it I used the Takahashi four times: twice to compare it to the Supermaser and twice for observations with friends (one of them broke his leg and couldn’t reach the eyepiece with the Supermaser). * Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ Oct 30 2023 11:27 AM by bmwscopeguy Bottom line: They’re worthless – don’t buy one. If someone gives you one, put it in the garbage and cut them out of your will. They put out so much good astro gear. I can only think that this scope and other bargain basement scopes must fall under a different division. But I suppose as long as Walmart, Costco and the rest of the retailers can sell them to an unsuspecting public – it will continue. Celestron should be embarrassed to sell this scope. I can only wonder how many budding astronomists have been turned off by scopes like these? * North Star Equatorial Platform Oct 30 2023 11:11 AM by Feidb If you’ve got a light scope and don’t mind the gross lack of precision, this might be the platform for you, but I wouldn’t use anything larger than a 12, and that’s pushing it, if you can even get it undamaged right out of the box. I’ve heard other stories of it working fine especially if tweaked, but in my experience it was an expensive failed lesson. * OGMA AP26CC Review Sep 30 2023 12:52 PM by WhooptieDo Overall, I am very happy with my OGMA. It's much more reliable than my QHY has ever been. Juan has been super receptive to my communications, and I have no doubt that if something did go wrong, he'd be 100% behind his product. I am still tweaking some settings, and will likely start running 180 second exposures as well. If you’re an astrophotographer living in the US, I think this one should be a no-brainer. * iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review Sep 30 2023 12:16 PM by urright4me I would recommend the HAZ46 mount to anyone that wants a rock solid, portable, easy to use mount with excellent GoTo, tracking, and sharp star tracking (for up to 30s exposures as tested). It is an expensive mount and does not fit every pocket book, so price is one negative aspect especially for imaging aficionados who may not want to pay a lot for a simple alt-azi mount. I cannot comment on long term astrophotography, however, after shooting about 15-20, 30 second exposures with my dslr’s I am very pleased with how tight the stars appear. I am happy to say that the HAZ46 strain wave gear/motor control system is a vast improvement over the older MiniTower2, etc. which I have used for many years. The HAZ46 Mount is a keeper and will be fielded at both of the upcoming eclipses for solar imaging and viewing. * Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. Aug 30 2023 03:31 PM by bmwscopeguy I am fascinated by the scope. It is simple, elegant, well made and performs well (in limited testing) – and it has a history, which I always consider important. (will your Uber Chinese APO still be around in 50 years with a story to tell…?) 1. Cloudy Nights 2. → Articles & Reviews 3. → Cloudy Nights Home 4. Privacy Policy 5. 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