Astromaniac Magazine

21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

A New Generation of Telescopes Will Probe The ‘Unknown Unknowns’ That Could Transform Our Knowledge of The Universe 🌌🔭

In recent decades, we’ve learnt huge amounts about the universe and its history. The rapidly developing technology of telescopes – both on Earth and in space – has been a key part of this process, and those that are due to start operating over the next two decades should push the boundaries of...

21/10/2025

A Leap Forward?
New Telescope Review: Askar 103APO Refractor Telescope 🔭

We all dream of finding the perfect telescope that strikes a balance between affordability, optical performance, and versatility. The Askar 103APO promises to be that dream telescope for every astrophotographer. But does it live up to the expectations?

20/10/2025

New Astrophotography Gear Review by Astromaniac Magazine:
ZWO AM5N Harmonic Equatorial Mount ✨🌌

Off the back of the very successful ZWO’s first ever harmonic mount, AM5 that proved to be very popular, in 2024 ZWO announed an enhanced version of that, AM5N. This was designed specifically for astrophotography, offering an impressive low periodic error, stable transmission, and high torque outp...

20/10/2025

Light Pollution Has Cut Humanity’s Ancient Connection With The Stars – But We Can Restore It. 🌌✨

Humans are naturally afraid of the dark. We sometimes imagine monsters under the bed and walk faster down unlit streets at night. To conquer our fears, we may leave a night light on to scare away the monsters and a light over the porch to deter break-ins. Yet, in huddling for safety under our pools

19/10/2025

In astrophotography, precision matters. Measuring sky’s brightness can be just as critical as polar alignment or camera gain settings 🌌

In a hobby where precision matters, measuring the sky’s brightness can be just as critical as polar alignment or camera gain settings. That’s where Unihedron’s Sky Quality Meter – LU (SQM-LU) comes into play. Designed to offer real-time readings of sky brightness, the SQM-LU provides astroph...

19/10/2025

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19/10/2025

Astrophotography Anywhere: Best Deep-Sky Targets for Light-Polluted and Dark-Sky Locations 🔭🌌✨🪐

Astrophotography isn’t just for those with access to pristine, dark skies. Whether you live under a heavily light-polluted city sky or travel to remote locations, there are deep-sky targets you can capture with stunning results. This guide will help you choose the best objects based on your locati...

19/10/2025

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19/10/2025

Review by Astromaniac Magazine 🔭🤩
TS-Optics Photoline 130mm Telescope: Big Optics, Full-Frame Ready

As far as large refractor telescopes go (anything above the focal lengh of 900mm) TS-Optics 130 APO by Teleskop Service pushes the bounderies in various aspects.

18/10/2025

Telescope Review 🔭
Askar SQA55: A Portable Powerhouse for Deep Sky Astrophotography

For astrophotographers looking to balance portability, optical performance, and versatility, the Askar SQA55 telescope delivers a well-thought-out solution. This compact, wide-field quintuplet refractor promises sharp stars across a generously flat field (no flattener required) and is particularly a

18/10/2025

Planetary Frequencies No. 1
Space poster, printed on high quality cotton paper to ensure maximum quality. Shop Now 🪐✨

This is an abstract illustration of Planetary Frequencies that represents the Solar System. This minimal poster is created digitally and is 100% British made. The poster is printed on high quality cotton paper to ensure maximum longevity and colour accuracy.