How does SkyScout work?

The SkyScout uses a patented technology that combines 3 main components:1. GPS receiver: collects information from GPS satellites to get the exact time, date and location.2. Object Database: databa...

How does SkyScout work?

The SkyScout uses a patented technology that combines 3 main components:1. GPS receiver: collects information from GPS satellites to get the exact time, date and location.2. Object Database: databa...

What is cordwrap? How can I prevent it?

Cordwrapping is when your scope slews more than 360° in azimuth and tangles your power and accessory cables around the base and damage them, as well as the scope’s casing...

What is cordwrap? How can I prevent it?

Cordwrapping is when your scope slews more than 360° in azimuth and tangles your power and accessory cables around the base and damage them, as well as the scope’s casing...

How does NexImage work?

NexImage uses a CCD imaging chip to capture streaming video of any solar system object. This video can easily be viewed as hundreds of individual images (frames) that can be...

How does NexImage work?

NexImage uses a CCD imaging chip to capture streaming video of any solar system object. This video can easily be viewed as hundreds of individual images (frames) that can be...

How much magnification and true field of view does the NexImage camera h...

The approximate magnification of an astronomical imaging camera is equivalent to that of an eyepiece with the same focal length in millimeters as the camera’s film or chip diagonal size....

How much magnification and true field of view does the NexImage camera h...

The approximate magnification of an astronomical imaging camera is equivalent to that of an eyepiece with the same focal length in millimeters as the camera’s film or chip diagonal size....

My CGE mount will not move in the declination axis when attached to my S...

This is a known bug with the SBIG ST-7 camera. Please visit the Santa Barbara Instrument Group website for instructions on how to fix this problem. Updated 12/27/13

My CGE mount will not move in the declination axis when attached to my S...

This is a known bug with the SBIG ST-7 camera. Please visit the Santa Barbara Instrument Group website for instructions on how to fix this problem. Updated 12/27/13

Is the dovetail bracket clamp on the fork arm of the NexStar SE mounts a...

The structural parts for the dovetail clamp on the fork are made of die cast aluminum. The knob on the clamp handle and the aesthetic cover that goes over the...

Is the dovetail bracket clamp on the fork arm of the NexStar SE mounts a...

The structural parts for the dovetail clamp on the fork are made of die cast aluminum. The knob on the clamp handle and the aesthetic cover that goes over the...