by skortier | Dec 14, 2019 | Gift Ideas
Find the perfect for the Astrophotography (or visual astronomy) person in your life! Mosquito Repellent Thermacell MR300 Portable Mosquito Repellent. The nature of astrophotography and astronomy means you will be outside with nature. I use this when the mosquitos get...
by skortier | Dec 14, 2019 | Equipment, Explore Scientific ED127
Here at Universal Observations, I like to cover the things I have had a difficult time finding or figuring out. In the video below I unbox a new Explore Scientific ED127 FCD-100 Carbon Fiber refractor telescope. I couldn’t find an unboxing video specifically on...
by skortier | Feb 24, 2019 | Equipment, iOptron SkyGuider Pro, Polar Viewfinder
Here at Universal Observations, I like to cover the things I have had a difficult time finding or figuring out. In the video below I show some details that you might want to know before you purchase an iOptron SkyGuider Pro. This is not a “review” video...
by skortier | Feb 24, 2019 | Equipment, William Optics Zenithstar 61
While expanding my horizons into the astrophotography hobby, I was researching several different telescopes I was interested in. Having decided to go with the William Optics Zenithstar 61, the research intensified. I wanted to know more about how it mounted. While...
by skortier | Jan 13, 2019 | Canon 6D, Equipment, iOptron SkyGuider Pro, Polar Viewfinder, William Optics Zenithstar 61
Having some mildly successful attempts at astrophotography with a DSLR and a camera lens (and the iOptron SkyGuider Pro), I decided I would make the investment and get the William Optics Zenithstar 61. Already having the iOptron SkyGuider Pro, the Zenithstar 61...
