Have you often thought about getting into CCD imaging but been put
off by the technical challenges? Or maybe you're looking for some
sort of astrovideo solution to try and overcome the effects of
local light pollution? If you can master something as complex as a
camcorder, then what may be the answer to your prayers is a
versatile integrating video camera (IVC). Read my review of a
recent colour model from Phil Dyer by
clicking here.
On the eyepiece front, one of the most exciting developments to
come out of 2006 was the
UWAN (Ultra-Wide ANgle)
range from William Optics. The attached image shows the full range
of 4, 7, 16 and 28mm focal lengths. Aside from the 2-inch format
28mm model, these are 1.25-inch format oculars. These eyepieces are
intended to compete with the finest from TeleVue. Given that they
are roughly 70% the price of equivalent Naglers, are they worth the
asking price? See what I thought by
clicking here.
Do you own a Newtonian reflector? If, like me, you don't like to
see the diffraction spikes emanating from your cross-shaped
secondary holder (spider), why not upgrade your 'scope with a
Destiny curved spider from Hans Wiest? Not only do
they look great, but you may be impressed with the improvement in
image quality. See what I thought of them by
clicking here.
