The Cosmos in Focus

Find out what's new in astronomy, cosmology, astrophotography, and related Science & Technology as well as general posts on all of these things, and more! This section is simply a list of articles and such that don't belong elsewhere.

Or check out my latest Equipment List if you want to focus on the gear instead.

Massive High Point Scientific Sale

Orion bought Meade, which had bought Coronado. Then Orion went out of business in the summer of 2024. In January, 2025, High Point Scientific purchased the remaining inventory of new equipment and is selling it off in a fire sale.

Here is what you need to know to get some great deals on some great equipment.

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How NOT to Take Images

My mount and my guiding were conflicting with each other, so I got this crappy image of the Iris Nebula

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