From November 1-3, the 6th Star Party unfolded as planned in Anji, Zhejiang. This notable event featured prominent astronomy experts sharing popular science insights, alongside leading domestic astronomy equipment manufacturers showcasing their flagship products and the latest advancements.
The event showcased numerous highlights—stay tuned as we recap key moments in upcoming sections!
Part 1 Product Showcase and Live Demonstration
ToupTek Astro, Airy Disk, and Ioptron participated as silver sponsors, co-sponsoring the event and providing prizes for the astrophotography contest. As a long-standing sponsor of the Star Party and member of the Hangzhou Astronomical Society, ToupTek Astro displayed a wide array of popular cameras and accessories, including SkyEye deep-sky cameras, ATR series cameras, G3CMOS planetary cameras, G3M planetary/guide cameras, and GPM/GPCMOS guide cameras. New 2024 products, such as the OAG-X, AFW-L, AAF, filter drawers, and astronomical filters, were also introduced.
Complementing ToupTek’s offerings, Airy Disk exhibited its 106APO, 140APO, and 60ED telescopes, while Ioptron showcased its GEM28 equatorial mount and the HAE16C and HAE43C dual-harmonic equatorial mounts.
The static displays of these devices attracted significant interest from attendees and astronomy enthusiasts alike. In front of the booths, ToupTek Astro’s technology engineers conducted live demonstrations, which drew even more attention. Alongside the professional equipment showcases, a variety of small gifts were available for astronomy fans attending the event.
Part 2 Event Sponsorships and Guest Interviews
The 6th Star Party created a fantastic opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts to engage in in-depth discussions. ToupTek Astro was privileged to conduct video interviews with prominent participants, including "Gong Yurui," the winner of this photography competition's Koi prize, "Liu Pushun," director of the Ningxia Yancheng Habahu Observatory, and ToupTek Astro user "Stephen Shen," sharing perspectives and passion from different astronomical communities.
Director of the Ningxia Yancheng Habahu Observatory
- Liu Pushun
During the photography competition’s awards ceremony, ToupTek Astro and Airy Disk, as sponsors, presented high-quality cameras and telescopes to the winners. These prizes aim to support their ongoing creative work under the night sky, enabling them to capture more breathtaking images.
This gathering at the Star Party provided ToupTek Astro with the chance to connect with fellow astronomy enthusiasts in Anji, sharing insights and exploring the journey of astronomy together. Every stargazing journey holds meaning, each experience shared offers valuable insights, and every sincere exchange leaves lasting memories
ToupTek representation with Gong Yurui,
the winner of the Koi prize
We look forward to growing alongside astronomy lovers, continuously developing innovative, enjoyable, and user-friendly imaging products that make astronomical imaging easier for everyone.