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The longer focal length of the Géar115 is useful for imaging smaller targets like the galaxy Messier 33 in Triangulum. This was with the 1x Adjustable Field Flattener at f/7 with a Canon R5 camera. (Alan Dyer) | SkyNews
Testing the StarField Géar115

The Canadian company StarField Optics has expanded its Géar line with a new refractor offering the unique aperture of 115mm.

Feb 23, 2023
Normand Fullum next to one of his creations. (Carina Ockedahl)
The mirror maker of Vaudreuil-Dorion

Fullum is best known for his large creations — the result of his telescope-building capabilities and mirror-making skills.

Feb 14, 2023
Northern Lights from the Yukon, Canada. | SkyNews
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Apr 27, 2022
Astrospheric's website displays a cloud map for the current time period and a variety of other weather predictors. | SkyNews
Astrospheric: One display packed with details

Astrospheric provides an informative display for North American astronomers to analyse the weather in detail a couple of nights in advance.

Feb 03, 2022
When you first load a Clear Outside location page, you will see a table with seven rows, a weather synopsis for the upcoming week. (Clear Outside)
Clear Outside: Long-range weather forecasts

Planning a stargazing trip? Avoid cloudy nights with Clear Outside, which forecasts weather up to seven days out.

Feb 03, 2022
What will your sky look like tonight? Find out at with a Clear Sky Chart from ClearDarkSky. | SkyNews
Clear Sky Chart: Short-range weather forecasts

Is it going to be clear tonight? Find out how you can predict the future with Clear Sky Charts.

Feb 03, 2022
Northern Lights from the Yukon, Canada. | SkyNews
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Nov 15, 2021
An astrophoto of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex by Stephan Hamel. | SkyNews
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