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 […]
Let’s take a look at the best type of binoculars to get you started with your astronomy adventure! Introduction While telescopes are often the first tool that comes to mind for your astronomical viewing, binoculars can be an excellent and often overlooked option for both beginners and experienced astronomers. This guide will explore the intricacies […]
The Future of Astrophotography The Celestron Origin – a revolutionary smart home observatory that reshapes astrophotography. This ingenious telescope captures breathtaking glimpses of elusive deep-sky objects and transmits them to your handheld device. Within seconds, you will find that you are seeing breathtaking images take form on your handheld device.Astrophotography has suddenly come into the […]
Whether you are looking for a gift for someone dear to you or treating yourself to some of the best telescopes on the market for observing the moon, planets or galaxies and nebulas, this is the guide for you. Below is a table of the best telescopes recommended in every category listed! Table of Content: […]
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 […]
When it comes to astrophotography and long-exposure imaging, one of the most critical factors for capturing crisp and detailed images is accurate guiding. Off-axis guiding is a technique widely used by amateur and professional astronomers to maintain precise tracking of celestial objects during long-exposure imaging.In this blog, I will go into some detail about off-axis […]
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 precision necessary to track celestial objects as the Earth rotates, ensuring clear, high-quality images and uninterrupted views of the night sky. Let’s delve into the […]
ZWO brings you 4 NEW ASI planetary cameras.The ASI678MC, ASI585MC, ASI662MC and the ASI432MM cameras. All these new cameras are now back-illuminated, thus eliminating amp glow and they have ultra-high sensitivity as well. In low light, the camera performs well and you can capture quality celestial images. The ASI678MC is a colour planetary camera that […]
Struggling to pair your Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Kit with your ZWO ASIAIR Plus? Connect all of the relevant power cords to the camera, ASIAir and the Star Adventurer. Connect the ST4 cable and the USB2.0 cable to the camera. Connect the ST4 cable to the Star Adventurer to the Autoguider port. Connect the […]
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 Telescope orbiting high above the Earth at 447 km away. Now, get ready for an experience of greater proportions from the JWT (James Webb Telescope) […]