Stephen Strum
Magic Binoculars
If you want wide field views of the night sky and you like to build things, the Magic binocular telescope from Analog Sky might be a...
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The following are a selection of images I've taken from most recent to oldest. Currently, all planetary images are taken through a Celestron C6 using a Canon SL2 DSLR camera. Data is processed using aPIPP to process and convert the raw camera video, AutoStakkert to stack the video frames, Registax to sharpen the image using wavelets, Pixelmator to adjust color, contrast, etc, and finally Topaz DeNoise (in recent images) to help remove lingering noise. I'm currently processing all data on a 2016 12" Macbook with PIPP, AutoStakkert, and Registax (which are PC programs) running on the Mac using WineBottler.
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Stephen Strum
Aug 25, 20232 min read
Incredibly Easy to Use Sun Tracking Mount
I was lucky enough to find one of these great sun tracking mounts recently on Amazon (https://amzn.to/45LZomL) but at the time of this...
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Stephen Strum
Mar 30, 20231 min read
A Look at the APEXEL 12x50 Monocular
In the video below, I take a look at the APEXEL 12X50 Monocular. If you are in the market for a moderately priced monocular, this is one...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Easier SCT Focusing with the Celestron Motorized Focuser
In the video below I take a look at the Celestron Motorized Focuser. This focuser makes it much easier to focus my Celestron 8" SCT on a...
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Stephen Strum
Aug 11, 20221 min read
Find Objects in the Night Sky with a Planisphere
While a number of great planetarium applications are available for your phone, tablet, or computer, and are a better option for finding...
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Stephen Strum
Nov 25, 20217 min read
Great Science and Science Fiction Books
Ideas for your holiday shopping list Here is an overview of my favorite science and science fiction books I've recently read. Some of...
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Stephen Strum
Jun 17, 202120 min read
The Unistellar eVscope
In this post, we are going to take a look at the Unistellar eVscope. A 450mm focal length, 114mm aperture digital telescope that is fun...
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Stephen Strum
Jun 1, 20211 min read
A Look at the Tele Vue 60 Apo Refractor
Here is a video review of the Tele Vue 60, a 60mm aperture, 360mm focal length apochromatic refractor. The Tele Vue 60 can serve as a...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 1, 20204 min read
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8" EdgeHD with StarSense
I purchased the telescope from Highpoint Scientific during spring 2020 when this package was on sale for $300 off. The telescope arrived...
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Stephen Strum
Aug 2, 20208 min read
Celestron C90: Is it something for nothing?
The Celestron C90 gives you nice optics for the price in a small and very portable package, but additional accessories are needed in...
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Stephen Strum
Jun 2, 20202 min read
The Baader Flip Mirror II Diagonal
I recently purchased the new Baader Flip Mirror II diagonal. So far, I love using this diagonal. It makes my planetary photography much...
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Stephen Strum
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Add a Panhandle to Your Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount
I've used an Explore Scientific Twilight I mount as my grab and go telescope mount for a couple of years now and love using the mount....
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Stephen Strum
Feb 18, 20193 min read
Quick Review of the Stellarvue 50mm Little Rascal
I picked up the Little Rascal right before the solar eclipse in 2017. While I already had a bunch of gear ready to go for the trip to...
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Stephen Strum
Feb 18, 20193 min read
Quick Review of the Celestron 8" EdgeHD SCT Telescope
Several years ago, after having purchased the Celestron C5, I enjoyed the ergonomics of the SCT design so much I opted to purchase an 8"...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 31, 20193 min read
Review of the Celestron C5
The Celestron C5 is one of my all-time favorite telescopes. The C5 is a great grab-and-go telescope, an excellent travel telescope, and...
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Stephen Strum
Jan 26, 20193 min read
TELEVUE RANGER 70MM F/6.8 REFRACTOR
I picked up a used 70 mm Televue Ranger refractor telescope (no longer made) in early 2018 to use as a lightweight travel and grab and go...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 28, 20188 min read
What Telescope to Buy for Children and Families?
#astronomy #telescopes #kids When I was a child I once received a cheap telescope as a gift. Like most cheap telescopes, the views...
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Stephen Strum
Oct 5, 20184 min read
William Optics Binoviewers -- The best budget binoviewer?
#astronomy #binoviewers #space #williamoptics Click here to watch the video review One of the best upgrades you can make to your...
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Stephen Strum
Sep 14, 20183 min read
Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount
A nice mount once you fix all the problems #astronomy #mounts #explorescientific I recently purchased a Celestron C6 SCT telescope and...
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Stephen Strum
Sep 7, 20186 min read
Celestron C6 Review: A Goldilocks Scope?
Good optics in a compact, highly portable form factor at a great price. Click here to watch my unboxing and review on YouTube I've...
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