Coronado Personal Solar Telescope (PST) [User Review]  | 08/31/04 | by John Kocijanski My first view of the sun through a hydrogen alpha filter probably occurred during a science education conference held annually in New York. A Celestron C8 . . . CN Report: The Pentax 20mm XW [CN Report]  | 08/30/04 | by David Knisely The Pentax XW line is the succesor to the very popular Pentax XL line. David Knisley reviews the 20mm Pentax XW with 20mm eye relief and 70-deg FOV . . . Coronado "Personal Solar Telescope" (PST) [CN Report]  | 08/26/04 | by David Knisely For most observers, the sun is an interesting but rather sedate target, with little change from moment to moment. However, in very narrow passband filters. . . CN Report: DOB DRIVER II by TECH2000 [CN Report]  | 08/21/04 | by John Crilly Users of Dobsonian telescope mounts are becoming more demanding of their systems. More and more, the Dobsonian mount is veering away from Mr. Dobson’s or. . . CN Report: Starry Night Enthusiast [CN Report]  | 08/20/04 | by Ron Boe Runs on either a Macintosh or Windows Platform and comes in eight flavors. Software reviewer Ron Boe tells you everything you need to know about this astro. . . Small Wonders: Delphinus and Equuleus [Article]  | 08/19/04 | by Tom Trusock This is something of a sparse piece of sky if you are only interested in looking for bright showpiece objects. For small scopes, there are a few nice deep. . . A Dream Night in the Observatory (The Moon) [Article]  | 08/19/04 | by Jim Phillips I always enjoy getting to the observatory ahead of time. I like observing in the evening to early morning and, I like getting up early to obser. . . Takahashi Sky 90 apochromatic refractor [User Review]  | 08/18/04 | by Kevin Berwick I recently bought a Takahashi Sky 90 telescope and have being using it for around 6 months now. Let me say at this point that I have no undisclosed interes. . . CN Report: Moon Observers Guide [CN Report]  | 08/16/04 | by Thomas Watson Need some help in figuring out what to observe on the moon? Tom Watson examines the Moon Observers Guide. . . Celestron C130 Maksutov-Cassegrain [User Review]  | 08/13/04 | by Levente Szarka I was pleased to see that no image shift is visible. As it was a warm summer night (20 deg Celsius) and I waited approximately 1 hour I don't think cool d. . . Consolidated Lunar Atlas, Lunar and Planetary Institute [User Review]  | 08/12/04 | by Peter Argenziano This two-disc set is a digital version of an atlas originally published in 1967 by the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Institute. All images we. . . CN Report: Sky Tools 2 [CN Report]  | 08/12/04 | by Peter Argenziano Much more then a planetarium program. Sky Tools 2 is a complete observers planning software package. Peter Argenziano explains what Sky Tools 2 has to offe. . . CN Report: Lunar Map Pro V3.0 [CN Report]  | 08/12/04 | by Peter Argenziano Peter Argenziano takes you step by step through this advanced lunar mapping program . . . Dew-Not Aren't Your Typical Heater Straps [User Review]  | 08/11/04 | by Paul Atkinson Have you ever used a product and always thought that although it was good, there could be something better? I have. One of th. . . CN Report: Tele Vue Paracorr - Coma Corrector for Newtonians (Visual version) [CN Report]  | 08/10/04 | by David Knisely The Paracorr comes with an 1.25" to 2" eyepiece adapter, and both the adapter and the unit itself use non-captive thumbscrews which bear up against brass . . . Tele Vue Pronto [User Review]  | 08/07/04 | by Aaron McNeely This article is a sequel to my previous Cloudy Nights article titled "The Tele Vue Pronto and the Living Star Atlas" published in March 2003. I will descri. . . 16” F4.5 STARSTRUCTURE GOTO [User Review]  | 08/06/04 | by Carl Wright I’ve been an avid stargazer for about 8 years, the term “amateur astronomer” to me, means some that contributes to science of astronomy on an amateur level. . . Universal Astronomics Unistar Basic with Heavy Duty Surveyor Tripod [User Review]  | 08/04/04 | by John Kocijanski Over the past year my desire for ease of use and increased aperture has dominated my telescope needs. I currently have four telescopes. My Celestron SPC-8 . . . CN Report: Antares SWA Eyepieces [CN Report]  | 08/04/04 | by Tom Trusock Once known as the Speers-Walers, Tom Trusock puts these redesigned 80+ deg FOV eyepieces through their paces . . . August Skies (2004) [Article]  | 08/03/04 | by Dick Cookman Following Galileo's planetary discoveries using his refined telescopes, mid-17th century European astronomers, physicists, and mathematicians immersed them. . . Hutech Motorized Alt/AZ Mount AZM-100 [User Review]  | 08/02/04 | by J.D. Metzger First of all, let me say that I have no financial interest in any of the manufacturers or distributors of the equipment described in this review.. . . CN Report: Lunar Sketching [CN Report]  | 08/02/04 | by Daniel Mounsey Daniel Mounsey takes you step by step through how to lunar sketch. Break out your sketch books and learn a new skill. . . . Vixen’s FL80s - 3.2” F/8 Fluorite Apochromat Refractor. [User Review]  | 08/01/04 | by Damian Peach Initial viewing was very pleasing – the solar disk had great sharpness and contrast, with granulation easily seen using a 25mm Plossl giving 27x. Sunspots . . . CN Report: Affect of Eye Pupil on Binocular Aperture [CN Report]  | 08/01/04 | by Ed Zarenski In a telescope, you can vary the exit pupil by changing the eyepiece. In a fixed power binocular the exit pupil you purchase is the exit pupil you live wit. . .