Astro-Physics 190mm f/6 StarFire Superachromat In Production! (NEAF 2026)

Exclusive breaking news from the floor of the Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF 2026)! David Farina sits down with Brian Valente at the Astro-Physics booth to bring you some of the biggest updates in high-end amateur astronomy gear this year. 0:00 - News from the Astro-Physics Booth at NEAF 2026 0:27 - The 155mm Super Apochromat Production Update 0:58 - The Astro-Physics 190 F6 Super Apochromat is in Production! 1:52 - Quick Recap: The New 1150 Mount 2:02 - NEW PRODUCT: The Astro-Physics Tri-Pier (8" and 10" Versions) 3:30 - Genius Integrated Extension Storage & Portability Features 4:01 - Where to Find More Astro-Physics Gear & Wrap Up Last year, Astro-Physics teased the massive 190mm F6 Super Apochromat triplet refractor alongside the 155mm version. Today, we have the official confirmation: the Astro-Physics 190 is officially moving into production! Brian shares insights into its extraordinary well-corrected triplet design and what it means for deep-sky astrophotographers. We also get an exclusive first look at their brand-new product line for NEAF 2026: the Astro-Physics Tri-Pier (8-inch and 10-inch versions). Combining the ultra-stable footprint of a traditional permanent pier with the portable convenience of a folding tripod, this is the ultimate solution for holding heavy-duty mounts like the legendary 1600, 1100, and the new 1150 mount. Discover how its built-in extension storage legs work and how it provides crucial telescope clearance for tracking past the meridian. A Special Thanks to Will Young at https://www.deepskydude.com/ for the right to use his awesome music. Support the show Support the Show Become a Channel Member. Click to Join:    / @cosmossafari   If you are in the market for telescope or camera equipment, please consider using the affiliate links below to help support my channel. ⚡ Affiliate Links & Support Some of these products may be linked below — using them helps support the channel at no extra cost to you. Highpoint Scientific General Affiliate Link: https://bit.ly/3UMNT9I Find Dave “Cosmos Safari” www.cosmossafari.com @cosmossafari on YouTube -    / cosmossafari   Instagram -   / cosmossafari   Facebook -   / thecosmossafari   X -   / cosmossafari   TikTok