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Introducing the Skywatcher Wave 150i Harmonic Drive Mount

Whether you’re an amateur astronomer seeking to upgrade your telescope setup or an experienced astrophotographer needing a lot more precision, the Skywatcher Wave150i Harmonic Mount is designed to meet your needs. This blog introduces you to the Skywatcher Wave 150i Harmonic Mount’s key features and explains why it’s a standout in its class. Please note: […]

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Telescope Accessories Telescopes

Choosing Your Telescope: Manual vs Celestron StarSense Explorer vs Computerised Dobsonians

Dobsonian telescopes have long been popular with amateur astronomers for their large apertures, simple designs and affordability. Over the years, advancements in technology have given rise to new variations of the Dobsonian telescope, making the hobby of stargazing even more accessible and enjoyable. In this blog, I will compare three types of Dobsonian telescopes: the […]

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Astrophotography

High-Tech Stargazing: Comparing ZWO and Dwarf Smart Telescopes

The market for smart telescopes has grown significantly in recent years, offering those interested in the night sky a range of options that combine ease of use with advanced features. Among the contenders are the ZWO Seestar S50 and Dwarf Lab’s Dwarf 2 and Dwarf 3 telescopes. Below is a comparative analysis of these three […]

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Astronomy Astrophotography

A Guide to Astronomy Filters, Sizes and Mounting Options

If you have a telescope and want to enhance your night-time observations, there are tools and techniques you can use. One approach involves using Astronomy filters, which are important accessories that can isolate specific wavelengths of light. This helps to reveal fainter deep-sky objects with greater clarity. Filters come in various sizes and mounting options […]

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Astronomy Events News Science

Meteor Over Melbourne Goes ‘Boom’

Residents of Melbourne were woken up by a loud ‘boom’ around midnight last night. Was it a Meteor Over Melbourne?

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Astronomy Events Science STEM

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?

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Astronomy Events Science

Winter Solstice 2023: Australia’s Shortest Day of the Year

This Thursday the 22nd of June, 2023, is the Winter Solstice, known as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year.

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Astronomy Astrophotography Autoguiding Telescopes

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.

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Astronomy Reviews Telescope Accessories

Optolong L-Ultimate Filter Review

Read our review of the Optolong L-Ultimate Filter – a 2-inch Filter designed for Colour CMOS Astronomy Cameras that makes light-polluted, narrowband astrophotography a breeze.

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Astronomy Telescope Accessories

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.