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We will be closed from May 26, 2023 to June 24, 2023. We will leave the website open to take orders, but we will not be able to process orders until we reopen. We will process orders in the order received as quickly as possible when we reopen. We will have almost no access to internet, but will try to provide tech support when possible. We appreciate your business and do apologize for the inconvenience.
ATTENTION APRIL 2024 ECLIPSE PHOTOGRAPHERS:
At this time, I plan on traveling the months of January and March 2024. If you need any products to support your eclipse efforts, please plan accordingly.

Shoestring Astronomy has always been an "evening and weekend" enterprise when I was employed full-time. Now that I am retired, we do like to travel frequently. I will do my best to fill orders and respond to emails in a timely manner, but please realize that there may be times when I cannot respond as quickly as I would like to.

Thanks for your patience, and your patronage. Doug Anderson
The Shoestring Astronomy product line is expanding, so we have now grouped products by their function. Click on the product family links below to browse/purchase products.

Autoguide Port Interface Products

These products provide the ability for a computer to communicate with ST-4 style autoguide ports that are included with many telescope mounts.

Shutter Control Interface Products

These products provide the ability for a computer to control the shutter of many of the popular DSLR cameras being used for astrophotography.

Focus Motor Control Products

These products provide the ability for a computer to control DC focus motors as found on many popular focusers.

EQ Direct Interface Products

These products complete a direct communication link to newer EQ-5 and EQ-6 style mounts, bypassing the need to communicate through the handcontroller.