The Backyard Astronomy Space

21/01/2025

New arrivals 😃

There is no longer a complicated learning curve or high expenses for astrophotography. Now you can purchase a Seestar S50 for a fraction of the cost

27/09/2024

Another stunning video from Glenn Clouder Astrobloke many thanks

Andromeda Galaxy through my telescope - Astrophotography with AstroblokeAstrophotography with Astrobloke - Andromeda Galaxy M31 ...

27/09/2024

Its looking to be a good Friday, we now have teh 26C back in stock again.

The new standard in astro imaging, Altair Hypercam 26C uses the latest 16bit Sony IMX571 sensor with ultra low read noise and super high quantum

26/09/2024

yet another great video Simon Wallace of the Starwave 130 EDTriplet F/7
https://www.altairastro.com/altair-starwave-130-f7-ed-triplet-refractor-11911-p.asp

https://youtu.be/yqj6OMjJqGU?si=gGtGD1iJ84s8MKYA

Battle of the Triplets Altair 130 V's Skywatcher 120In this video I test the Altair Starwave Ascent 130 ED APO against my Esprit 120 ED APO. I use the same ...

13/09/2024

Well done guys this is a cracking image and a great video Simon Wallace Glenn Clouder

Wolf Rayet Star 134 My Best Image Ever 51 Hrs Total in HOO. This colabororation with Glenn from Astrobloke, meant that with our combined data, we had 51 hrs...

11/09/2024

Just watched this great filter thanks Glenn Clouder https://youtu.be/5SgyuZWc5Nc?si=s1Hrubp-cCuvsp4z

https://www.altairastro.com/altair-ultra-3nm-hso-narrowband-filter-set-2-certified-12437-p.asp

The complete set of Altair 3nm ULTRA narrowband filters at a discounted price. Another Altair first - each filter comes with an individual

30/08/2024

https://www.altairastro.com/pegasus-indigo-filter-wheel-11615-p.asp

A long wait but finally we have these back in stock 🤩

The new high quality Indigo FIlter Wheel has a 7 position carousel and can house 2 inch mounted or 50mm unmounted filters. One cable

20/08/2024

Now Back in stock😎

The Hypercam 269C Colour camera has a Thermoelectric Cooling System (TEC) for extremely low noise imaging. The 21mp Sony IMX269 is a 12bit colour

19/08/2024

Busy Monday morning with shipments arriving so we now have these back in stock 🤩
https://www.altairastro.com/altair-hypercam-26c-aps-c-colour-tec-astronomy-camera-16bit-6451-p.asp

The new standard in astro imaging, Altair Hypercam 26C uses the latest 16bit Sony IMX571 sensor with ultra low read noise and super high quantum

31/07/2024

Been a while, but found time after work to grab a nice 2 panel mosaic of the Sun using the Lunt Cak B1200 filter
Altair 102 Ascent
*new* Altair GPCam 678mono
AS3 and photo shop only





https://www.altairastro.com/altair-678m-mono-usb3-astronomy-camera-13442-p.asp

18/07/2024

Morning all, as darkness starts to return we have a new breed of mounts on the horizon 🤩Here is the Wave 150i strainwave mount package, in stock in limited amounts so please message for stock checks

HIGH TORQUE. HIGH PRECISION. HIGH PORTABILITY - WAVE CARBON FIBRE TRIPOD INCLUDED!! Taking advantage of the strain wave design with its high torque

18/07/2024

Morning all, as darkness starts to return we have a new breed of mounts on the horizon 🤩Here is the Wave 100i strainwave mount package, in stock in limited amounts so please message for stock checks

HIGH TORQUE. HIGH PRECISION. HIGH PORTABILITY - WAVE CARBON FIBRE TRIPOD INCLUDED!! Taking advantage of the strain wave design with its high torque