Talking Smart Telescopes with Phil Harrington and Al Papsun

Smart telescopes are changing the way we explore the night sky, making astrophotography more accessible than ever. In this episode, I’m joined by two amateur astronomers, astronomy author Phil Harrington and Al Papsun to discuss the latest advancements in smart telescope technology. We’ll dive into the capabilities of many different smart scopes, exploring how these devices are reshaping the amateur astronomy experience. Are smart telescopes the future? What do they do well, and where do they fall short? Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first telescope or a seasoned observer curious about the latest tech, this episode will give you all the insights you need. So sit back and enjoy, it’s going to be a LOT of fun!  If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, comment, and share, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Carpe Noctem! Links: Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee or two! We really appreciate it!  https://tinyurl.com/AstroGuyCoffee Our Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astroguypod Cranford TV-35: https://www.cranfordnj.org/tv-35 Clark TV-36: https://www.ourclark.com/194/Clark-News---Our-Clark-Media Affiliate Links High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7714880.bb6129 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gFQmOG Purchase Phil Harrington’s books: https://amzn.to/4i8RhaC