Key Takeaways:
- Vixen's Mobile Porta Mount, an alt-azimuth mount with friction stop motion, supports telescopes up to 7.7 pounds (3.5 kg) and features a detachable head and foldable multi-arm for portability.
- Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact, by Keith Cooper, examines the scientific realism of fictional planets depicted in works such as Star Wars, Avatar, and Dune, incorporating input from over a dozen scientists and authors.
- The Seestar S30 smart telescope and camera, weighing 3.6 pounds (1.7 kg), boasts a 150 mm focal length, 64 GB of storage, an extra-low dispersion lens, noise filtering, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity.
- Pricing information was provided for all three products: the Vixen Mobile Porta Mount ($215.99), Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact ($22.50), and the Seestar S30 ($349.00).
Mobile Porta Mount
Vixen
Saitama, Japan
The Mobile Porta Mount is the new, easily portable piece in the popular Porta line. The alt-azimuth accessory has friction stop motion to locate objects quickly. Telescopes weighing up to 7.7 pounds (3.5 kilograms) can be attached. The mount head can be detached and the multiarm can be folded, both for ultimate portability.
$215.99 Buy it now at B&H Photo
1-866-252-3811
https://global.vixen.co.jp
Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact
Reaktion Books
London, United Kingdom
In Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact, science journalist Keith Cooper explores the exoplanets found in popular media. Over a dozen scientists and authors weigh in as Cooper analyzes how realistic the fictional planets are in Star Wars, Avatar, Dune, and more. The 224-page book also contains 12 illustrations.
$22.50 at Amazon.com
info@reaktionbooks.co.uk
https://reaktionbooks.co.uk
Seestar S30
ZWO
Suzhou, China
Seestar introduces the new S30. This smart telescope and camera weighs only 3.6 pounds (1.7 kg), but features a 150 mm focal length and 64 gigabytes of storage. Good for shooting deep-sky objects, it includes an extra-low dispersion lens and noise filtering. It also comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability to access the Seestar app from anywhere.
$349.00 Buy it now at B&H Photo
info@zwoptical.com
www.zwoastro.com
