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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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 […]
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.
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.
The Different Types and Uses of a Stereo Microscope
For an optical instrument that views larger, three-dimensional objects in great detail, read more to learn about the different types and uses of a Stereo Microscope.
How to Polar Alignment in the Southern Hemisphere
Through this guide, we hope to illustrate how to polar align your telescope in the Southern Hemisphere so you can do it with ease.
Should I Get A Telescope? (+ Pics of the Griffith Observatory, US)
You can’t predict how much you will like astronomy. This is a very common dilemma for our customers who are unsure about whether they should buy the more expensive scope, the […]
The Solar Eclipse In Australia
We’re gearing up for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. Completely visible in Cairns, Australia but partial eclipses are visible around Australia and New Zealand! Here’s an inforgraphic for your reference. If […]
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Birds of Australia [Infographic]
Here is an informative visual that gives you an overview of bird species found in Australia and the endangered count. Also a chart of the birds that represent each state […]
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Vixen Binoculars
I’ve been very surprised by VIXEN Binoculars that i’ve recently handled. They feel extremely hardwearing and also super sharp. Their optics are well coated so imaging is always very crisp, […]