Here is a list of reviews I have written about astronomy equipment. Please feel free to comment if the articles have helped you, or ask questions if anything is unclear.
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 Review of the DMK41AF02 with High Resolution Images
The DMK is a large format web cam with a 1/2″ CCD chip delivering 1280×960 pixel resolution at 15 frames per second. But what are its strengths? Its weaknesses? Can it do lunar astrophotography and planetary imaging? |
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 Astrovid Voyager X – Planetary Imaging Camera
My main passion in astrophotography is lunar and planetary imaging which I’ve been doing for a couple of years. It was with much interest when in June 2007 I learned of the new Astrovid Voyager X planetary camera. Like the DMK, it’s a monochrome camera but with a larger format chip (1024×768) and delivering fast framerates over an uncompressed USB2 interface. |
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 13mm Nagler Type 6 Shootout
Everyone knows the Televue Nagler brand when it comes to quality eyepieces. They have a reputation amongst some amateur astronomers as being the best, with a wide field of view, sharp pinpoint stars across the entire field and high contrast. They’re also one of the most expensive eyepieces you can buy. So what do you get for your money? Is it worth spending that much money on a single eyepiece? |
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My name is Mike Salway and I'm an amateur astronomer and photographer. I'm the co-founder of 
