From the January 2026 issue

Our favorite new products for the new year

By | Published: January 21, 2026

SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount

iOptron
Woburn, Massachusetts

Optron’s SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope weighs just 24 ounces (685 grams), but can handle a 6.6-pound (3 kilograms) payload. It has a built-in rechargeable battery that will run continuously for up to 24 hours. It features four tracking rates (1x, 1/2x, solar, and lunar), and is adjustable for latitudes from 30° south to 65° north.

$225
1-781-569-0200
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How to Capture the Coming Solar Eclipses

Credit: Alan Dyer

Alan Dyer
Strathmore, Alberta

How to Capture the Coming Solar Eclipses provides advice on imaging the total eclipses of 2026, 2027, and 2028. The author’s techniques help you capture images, time-lapses, and video. This 400-page ebook is available both as a PDF for all platforms, and for MacOS and iOS devices.

$10.99
1-403-616-6784
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NexImage 20 Solar System Color Imager

Credit: Celestron

Celestron
Torrance, California

Celestron’s NexImage 20 Solar System Color Imager uses a 20-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor to capture images at 5240×3840 pixels, giving you crisp, detailed results. Exposures can range from 0.0001 to 10 seconds. Powered by USB, the camera comes with a 10-foot-long USB 3.0 cable.

$449.95
1-310-803-5955
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