Monthly Archives: February 2018

  1. Agena Buyer's Guide to ZWO Astronomy Cameras

    Agena Buyer's Guide to ZWO Astronomy Cameras

    Authors: Brian Ventrudo and Manish Panjwani Published: Febuary 23, 2018 Updated: September 14, 2021 Add a Comment
    This buyer's guide from Agena AstroProducts helps you select the best ZWO astronomy camera for your interests and budget. This guide walks you through the key specifications of the full line of ZWO cameras including sensor size, pixel size, read noise, download rate, cooling, and color vs. monochrome. It also gives some basic tips for matching a camera to specific applications such as lunar/solar, planetary, and deep-sky imaging. After reading this guide, you will be able to make an informed choice when selecting and purchasing a ZWO astronomy camera or, for that matter, any other brand of astronomy camera as well.
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  2. Baader Morpheus 17.5mm Eyepiece Review

    Baader Morpheus 17.5mm Eyepiece Review

    Author: William A. Paolini Published: February 26, 2018 Add a Comment

    1. Overview

    Figure 1 - The Baader 17.5mm Morpheus configured with the eye guard extension (left) and with the eye guard removed (right)

    Baader markets their Morpheus line as "high-end" 76° apparent field of view (AFOV) eyepieces designed for visual / photo / video functions that can exploit the capabilities of the finest telescope optics. The eyepieces have an optical design that utilizes 8 lenses in 3 groups and includes the use of three low dispersion ED elements

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