Naztronomy

iOptron iAFS 2 – Exclusive First Look at This Revolutionary Inline Focuser!

By Naztronomy • Posted on 3/9/2025 • Updated on 5/6/2025

The iAFS is a revolutionary Inline Automatic Focuser by iOptron. It comes in two variations, the “2” for 2 inch and a “3” for 3 inch telescopes. I am thankful for iOptron giving me the opportunity to test the iAFS 2 on their iOptron RC8 telescope. The RC8 is a loaner telescope.

Read more about the iAFS2: https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/fa20.htm

Preorder the iAFS 2 here:
High Point Scientific: iOptron iAFS2 at HPS
Agena Astro: iOptron iAFS2 at Agena Astro

Have questions or comments? Ask in the video comments section.

Svbony SV550 Review – How Good Is the Budget Triplet?

By Naztronomy • Posted on 2/28/2025 • Updated on 3/26/2025

This hobby is expensive! So we all try to do our best to save as much money as possible. One item that many astrophotographers seek is a Triplet Apochromatic Refractor. This type of telescope uses three lens elements to focus the light precisely enough to remove chromatic aberrations and give you the sharpest stars possible. It’s a bit more complicated than that but this the gist of it.

The Svbony SV550 is an 80mm Apochromatic Triplet giving all other triplets a run for their money. The base telescope is only $660 and with the coupon listed below, you can get an additional $30 off. Watch my video for a more in-depth review on this wonderful telescope.

Get the Svbony SV550 80mm Apochromatic Telescope directly from them:
$30 off Coupon code: nazastro30
URL: SVBony Direct Link