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To boldly go
Running Press (Hachette Book Group)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Peeing and Pooping in Space by Kiona N. Smith is not just space-themed bathroom humor, but a history of the engineering feats it took to address how astronauts go in space. This 112-page illustrated book for all ages offers insight into little-known inventions to aid explorers in the most basic of human functions.
$19.00 hardcover; $11.99 ebook
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www.hachettebookgroup.com
Internal focus
William Optics
Tapei, Taiwan
The Pleiades 111 Astrograph is the latest offering in large advanced refractors for astrophotography. The 4.4-inch scope features the patented Williams Optics Internal Focus Design (WIFD) focuser, which entirely encloses the drawtube to prevent it from sagging, eliminating sensor tilt and vignetting.
$3,798.00
wo@williamoptics.com
https://williamoptics.com
Power on
Apertura (High Point Scientific)
Montague, NJ
Getting a good look at the cosmos doesn’t just require hardware — you also need power. The All Night Imaging Power Supply is loaded with a 518Wh internal battery pack and weighs just 12 pounds (5.4 kg). It has four USB-A ports, two USB-C ports (including a 100W PD port that can power a high-end laptop), two AC outlets, and two 12V DC outputs compatible with nearly all astronomy equipment.
$549.95
800-266-9590
www.highpointscientific.com
