July 2017 - AstroBackyard

iOptron SkyGuider Pro Review

ByTrevor Jones July 25, 2017June 1, 2023 Equipment

The iOptron SkyGuider Pro is a portable EQ mount that offers a reliable solution for astrophotography on the go. The SkyGuider Pro makes shooting long exposure nightscapes without star-trailing possible. On a stationary tripod mount, star trailing begins to show in exposures longer than 25 seconds. Depending on your camera’s focal length, the stars could…

Altair Hypercam 183C Review

ByTrevor Jones July 7, 2017January 11, 2022 Camera, Equipment

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Thanks to my friends at Ontario Telescope and Accessories, a brand new Altair Hypercam 183C arrived at my door last week. The striking purple exterior color of this one-shot color CMOS camera makes a bold statement, but it’s the deep sky imaging capabilities of the cooled sensor that have captured my attention. There are many…