Optics Central - Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes & Telescopics SightsMy Early Morning Encounter with Comet C/2023 Tsuchinshan-Atlas In the pre-dawn hours of a Tuesday morning, I found myself perched on a hill facing east, looking above Mount Dandenong, my trusty Seestar telescope at the ready. The time was 5:15 AM, and the sky was still dark-ish. I knew that somewhere in that darkness, this […]
A spectacle not to be missed! As we approach the end of Winter, stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts have a treat to look forward to – the annual Perseid meteor shower. Known for its reliability and impressive display, the Perseids offer a perfect opportunity to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring celestial events. What are the […]
Keeping a close eye on the Sun’s surface! Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to closely observe the ever-changing surface of the sun through the ZWO Seestar S50. The activity on the Sun’s surface is making news and social media everywhere. I am keeping a close eye on it daily and […]
(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 transitioning from orange to pink, and distinct filament elements in its inner region. Imagine this: A star nearing retirement dramatically sheds its outer layers to […]
Residents of Melbourne were woken up by a loud ‘boom’ around midnight last night. Was it a Meteor Over Melbourne?
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?
Check out the Solar System’s most beautiful planet at its closest distance to Earth The vastness of the Universe, let alone the Solar System has always fascinated me. From the constellations to the distant planets, there’s something magical about gazing up at the night sky. Among the celestial wonders, Saturn holds a special place in […]
This Thursday the 22nd of June, 2023, is the Winter Solstice, known as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year.
Revisit OpticsCentral Open Night 2016 with us as we contemplate the great family-friendly night we had with telescopes, ASV, Saxon and Celestron, goodie bags, raffles and more!