Problems finding focus with a DSLR
How I used the right type of Barlow to focus a DSLR on a small Newtonian telescope.
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Binocular prisms – why are they so weird and different?
Bill, Optics Central’s resident birdwatcher and all-round optics nerd, explains prisms in binoculars. He starts with how Porro prisms which are found in the traditional shaped binoculars work. Then, he […]
Awesome Facts About Mars!
Wondering what you should be looking out for on Mars? Here is an infographic that picks out some famous spots for you. We’ve also included some awesome facts that may […]
UFO Hunting Starter Guide
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Famous People With Moon Craters Named After Them [Infographic]
Famous People With Moon Craters Named After Them – Optics Central Many famous astronomers, physicists, scientists, mathematician and philosophers are given a moon crater to be named after. Here is our […]
The Moon Phase Cycle (Explained with Oreo Cookies)
This infographic offers a simple and friendly explanation of Moon Phases with the help of Oreo Cookies! I can’t think of a better way to learn about Moon Phases… by […]
Your Guide To Telescopes
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Bushnell Legend Binoculars
Tested the Bushnell Legend HD 8x42s on one of my trips to Bright (Victoria) for some birdwatching. I love enjoyed the clarity and well tuned focus dial. One of the […]
Space Missions and their Robots
Space Missions: Popular Orbiters, Rovers, Robots and Fictional Space Vehicles infographic by mhars. A fun infographic which feature real spacecrafts and robots plus famous fictional robots and spacecrafts from […]