Celebrating National Science Week Day 2 – Build A Telescope
Day 2 – Build your own telescope What is a telescope? A telescope is a tool used to look at distant places as if they were nearby. While telescopes have […]
Simple and Fun Experiments this National Science Week 2016
Celebrate National Science Week 2016 with us! In celebration of National Science Week (August 13th to August 21st, 2016), we will be posting one cool experiment to do with your […]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Telescope: Accessories
If you are reading this, you have most likely purchased a telescope or are looking to get one. Regardless of which category you fall under, this guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of which telescope accessories and upgrades you might want to consider for your new telescope.
Four Simple Ways to Reduce Light Pollution
What is light pollution? Starting out in Astronomy can be a daunting challenge. With so many things to consider before purchasing a telescope it can leave you with a headache […]
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
Astronomy Night in Melbourne
Here are some pictures from our astronomy night at our Mitcham store in Victoria. Our next astronomy open house is coming up again 3rd September 2014! Stay tuned for more […]
Telescopes For Land Viewing
“I need a telescope that I can use to look at ships, and see wildlife” We are emailed this question quite so often we thought we might write a bit about […]
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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 […]
Binoculars or Telescopes? Which is better for me?
First of all, this post is going to be quite a general look at binoculars and telescopes, and a brief weigh up of the two – and hopefully it gives […]