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1 AstroHutech SS-One
KODO controller
Designed in Japan and brought to the
U.S. by Hutech, the SS-One KODO
controller is an all-in-one unit designed
for advanced astrophotographers. When
attached to a compatible mount, the
KODO can control an autoguider,
motorized focusing, and the shutters of
two DSLRs; it can even aid with polar
alignment. The latter requires an
optional polar axis camera. You can control all this
from your smartphone — no computer required.$495 • http://www.astrohutech.store
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or the
ninth time,
Astronomy’s
editors have searched
the marketplace for
new, unique, and
exciting telescopes,
eyepieces, and other
equipment designed
to help all of us enjoy
our hobby a little
more. Arranged
alphabetically, here
are the best of
the best: Our 2019
Star Products.
Our ninth annual
by Phil Harrington
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2
Astronomy Backstage Pass:Northern Arizona DVD
If there is an astronomical nirvana in the United States, it’s in
northern Arizona. There’s the 60,000-year-old Meteor Crater, the
historic Lowell Observatory and its many famous instruments,
and the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station’s 51-inch and
61-inch telescopes. Plus there’s the U.S. Geological Survey
Astrogeology Science Center, which was home to Eugene
Shoemaker, who conducted landmark research in astrogeology.
This two-hour behind-the-scenes tour is guided by Astronomy
Editor David J. Eicher and Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich.$29.95• http://www.MyScienceShop.com
Phil Harrington is a contributing
editor and columnist of Astronomy as
well as a dedicated equipment junkie.