Astronomy Technology Today

ContentsCover StoryTimothy Cann, creator of the new Chronosharmonic drive gearing mount system, standswith a Chronos HD32 carrying two OTAs. TheChronos HD32 has a carry capacity of 250pounds, breaks down into two 45-pound components,is capable of slews of 5 degrees persecond, and requires no counterweights. Thecover image was provided by Adam Felde andthe background image of M27 was captured byTim using Chronos.Editor’s Note8 Something Bigger Than You and Me...ASTRONOMYTECHNOLOGY TODAYYour Complete Guide to Astronomical EquipmentHOTS 2007 • BUILDING A PERSONAL OBSERVATORY • THE ZEKE SEATOPTIMIZING THE ORION 100MM F/6 ACHRO • BUILDING A PERSONAL OBSERVATORYRevolutionary Harmonic Drive Gearing Mount SystemVolume 1 • Issue 6November 2007 $4.00 USReader Profile68 Stephanie HansonPAGE27Industry News11 ASTROPHOTO INSIGHTMAGAZINE2007 Astro-ImagingSoftware Survey12 SIERRA STARS OBSERVATORYBill Dillon Images DawnSpacecraft Using Sierra StarsObservatory12 THE RIVERSIDE TELESCOPEMAKERS CONFERENCEAnnounces PACS TelescopeShow 2008Features37 HOTS 2007Solar Enthusiasts from Across theCountry Gathered at MeadeInstruments for Unique Hands-onInteractive Activities, Presentationsand Tours.By Penny Distasio14 SPRINGER PUBLISHINGSetting Up a Small Observatory15 ADIRONDACK VIDEOASTRONOMYFlat Fielder Panels Are Back42 The Zeke SeatA Comfy Observing Chairfor ObservingBy Erik Wilcox44 Optimizing the Orion 100mm,F/6 AchroIn Defense of the Small Refractor -How to Hot Rod your AchromatBy Mike Gilmer50 Building a Personal ObservatoryIf You are Looking for a BackyardObservatory, There are ManyOptions Today, at Various PricePoints, to Meet Your Needs. TheKey for Determining Which Style ofObservatory is Best for You is toMap Out Your Current and FutureObserving Needs.By Dave Miller60 Wishing Star ObservatoryIt Represents the Accumulation ofMy Lifetime of Stargazing andWonder. The More One Learns,the More One Sees, the Greaterthe Awe.by Pete Peterson15 THE ART OF ASTROIMAGINGA Web Compendium byPaul Van Slyke16 ASTRO PHYSICS140mm F/7.5 StarFire EDF17 CATSEYE/WOOD WONDERSUpdate on Field Cases17 TELE VUEAnnounces Limited Time SaleAstronomy TECHNOLOGY TODAY 5