Check out the newest telescopes, accessories, books, and more from the top brands in the industry this December.
The Milky Way shines over ESO’s La Silla Observatory, in the outskirts of the Atacama Desert. Credit: ESO/José Francisco Salgado
Universal manual
Penguin Random House
New York, NY
The beauty and science of space combine in the book Smithsonian Atlas of Space. This 400-page hardback, created by NASA’s Chief Historian Roger D. Launius, features illustrations, maps, and images detailing humanity’s understanding of the universe from ancient times to modern day. It also includes profiles of some of astronomy’s greatest minds.
$60.00
penguinrandomhouse@penguinrandomhouse.com
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
Double focus
Sharpstar Optics/Askar
Jiaxing, China
The Askar SQA55 Quintuplet Refractor is the latest offering for those looking to do daytime photography and astrophotography. The refractor includes five lenses along with a field flattener for accurate and sharp photos. It also includes a dual-speed focuser with fine and coarse adjustment.
$795.00
support@sharpstar-optics.com
www.sharpstar-optics.com
Combined system
ZWO
Suzhou, China
The ASI2600MC Air combines an autoguider with an astrograph for one simple system. Using the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it can connect to smartphones and locate targets using the ASIAIR app. It also includes live stacking, 256GB of storage, and multiple ports for adding additional accessories.
$1,999.00
info@zwoptical.com
www.zwoastro.com
