Key Takeaways:
- Sky View Tents offers a new 90x90 inch stargazing tent, the Sky View XL, designed for optimal sky visibility with bug mesh and weather protection.
- Sky-Watcher introduces the Heliostar H-Alpha Solar Telescope, a 76mm aperture telescope enabling detailed observation of solar features at 656.3 nm wavelength.
- The book "Supermassive" by James Trefil and Shobita Satyapal explores the history and current understanding of black holes, including their influence on science fiction.
- Pricing information is provided for all three products: the Sky View XL tent ($349.00), the Heliostar H-Alpha telescope ($2,995.00), and the "Supermassive" book ($29.95 hardback; $17.99 ebook).
Open sky
Sky View Tents
Buena Vista, CO
The new Sky View XL Stargazing Tent is for those who want coverage while seeking the stars. This 90-by-90-inch (228.6 by 228.6 centimeters) tent offers views of the sky from every angle with a bug mesh specifically crafted for high visibility. It offers enough room for three adults and weighs less than 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms). It is also equipped with a rainfly cover and a waterproof coating to protect from the elements.
$349.00
info@skyviewtents.com
https://skyviewtents.com
Sun spotter
Sky-Watcher
Richmond, BC
The Heliostar H-Alpha Solar Telescope is the latest offering for getting a closer look at the Sun. With a 76mm aperture, this scope can observe our star at a 656.3 nm wavelength. This means a detailed look at filaments, prominences, and sunspots. It comes with mounting rings, a clip-on sunshade, a dual speed Crayford focuser, and an adapter for collecting images through your phone.
$2,995.00
support@skywatcherusa.com
www.skywatcherusa.com
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Dark secrets
Smithsonian Books
Washington, DC
Physicist James Trefil and astrophysicist Shobita Satyapal shine a light on the mysterious world of black holes in their book Supermassive. The authors discuss everything from early research by Albert Einstein to how the current science on the topic is progressing, and even how these dark stars became an influence in science fiction.
$29.95 hardback; $17.99 ebook
1-800-733-3000
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
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