Details of a Dying Star (So, what is in it?)
(Captured by the James Webb Telescope) The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured stunning photos of the Ring Nebula. It features inner shades of blue and green, a detailed ring […]
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2023 Blue Moon
On the 31st of August, 2023, we’ll experience a Blue Moon in Australia. But no – it won’t actually be blue. So what really is a Blue Moon?
Perseid Meteor Shower 2023
Prepare to Witness an Astonishing Spectacle! The Perseid Meteor Shower is a dazzling spectacle that lights up the northern sky every August. It happens when Earth passes through the debris […]
Best Terrestrial Telescopes for Land Viewing 2023
Everyone knows that telescopes are great for the night sky – but some of them are also perfect for daytime, terrestrial land viewing.
Take a look at our 2023 Recommendations for the Best Terrestrial (Land Viewing) Telescopes.
Selecting the Perfect Telescope Mount
As we gaze into the vast expanse of the night sky, exploring the mysteries of the universe, having the perfect telescope mount is very important. It provides the stability and […]
Autoguiding for Deep-Sky Astrophotography
For long exposure astrophotography of Deep-Sky Objects, autoguiding is a must. Read our guide to learn what Autoguiding is, and why you need to do it.
Introduction to the saxon Push Guide Smartphone Adapter
Learning the night sky has never been easier!
Read our introduction to the saxon Push Guide Smartphone Adapter and discover the night sky.
Do you want to take images like the James Webb Space Telescope?
Surely, you’ve heard of the Hubble Telescope before? If you have happened to see those incredible deep space images, there is every chance that they were taken from the Hubble […]
The ‘new’ kid on the block
I am not exactly what you would describe as a kid, but definitely a kid at heart. Hi, my name is Gerald and I am the Sales Specialist at Optics […]
Top 10 Telescopes for Kids (2019 Picks)
It’s getting into the Christmas season, and people are starting to think about presents. We made up this list of telescopes (and a binocular) with kids of between about 5 and 10 in mind.