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This is a larger aperture and the same fast f/4.9 relative of the highly successful RedCat 51 model but is still small and light.  The RedCat71 telescope has an aperture of 71mm and focal length of 348mm (f/4.9) and uses a Petzval optical design which provides a flat 45mm image circle without any additional flattener meaning it can be used with sensors up to full-frame size.

We had a clear night last night and saw Jupiter and Saturn which are well placed for early evening observation and imaging.

A new filterwheel has been announced by Pegasus Astro for use with 2" and 50.4mm unmounted filters. Ideal for deep sky or planetary imaging.

New CMOS Optimised L-RGB filters and filtersets from Baader Planetarium for deep sky and planetary astroimaging.

A quick guide for solar viewing, in time for the upcoming Mercury transit!