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Move-Shoot-Move Tridaptor phone holder

A brief look at the Move-Shoot-Move Phone Adapter

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The Move-Shoot-Move Tridaptor phone holder is an all-metal holder which is adjustable in three axes. We tested some eyepieces with the holder and discussed some of the criteria you should use when deciding which one of the many phone holders you should choose.

Hobby killer: what it is and how to avoid it

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A hobby killer telescope is one which is really bad. Anyone who gets one will find that it’s too difficult to use, and worse, that astronomy is no fun. Here, we point out how to spot a hobby killer, so you can avoid it. Better, we also tell you what to look out for so your gift will provide a lifetime of enjoyment and learning.

Kit eyepieces and their upgrades

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Most people start out in astronomy with a telescope bundle – that’s the scope, tripod, finderscope and other accessories. It’s just the sensible way to start. Amongst the most important…

Voyager – Review

My Journey So Far I am an astrophotographer that started looking up with a camera on a Telescope around September 2016, my start on AP was like every other person,…

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A brief look at the Move-Shoot-Move Phone Adapter

The Move-Shoot-Move Tridaptor phone holder is an all-metal holder which is adjustable in three axes. We tested some eyepieces with the holder and discussed some of the criteria you should use when deciding which one of the many phone holders you should choose.

What’s an infinity corrected objective, and why use it in macrophotography?

An infinity corrected objective is a lens used for macrophotography. It looks very much like a microscope lens, and when you pair it with a tube lens it has quite a few advantages over more traditional macro lenses.

How to attach your phone to a telescope using a saxon ScopePix

Having a telescope is awesome. You can look at all manner of things astronomical and wonder. For many people, though, just seeing the Moon isn’t enough. To quote my millennial daughter, “if there aren’t photos, it didn’t happen”. So how do you get a photo through a telescope (without breaking the budget)? Everybody has a…