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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This Thursday the 22nd of June, 2023, is the Winter Solstice, known as the shortest day (and longest night) of the year.
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.
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.
Through this guide, we hope to illustrate how to polar align your telescope in the Southern Hemisphere so you can do it with ease.
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 cheaper option or to even get a telescope at all. Some people feel reluctant to purchase a telescope because they fear themselves or their kids may […]
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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 you’re planning to be up and out for the event we can’t stress enough the importance of Solar Eclipse Glasses.
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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 in Australia. Designed by Michelle Hardi and brought to you by OpticsCentral – Australia’s favourite destination for Birdwatching Binoculars.
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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, warm and brilliant in contrast. For compact binoculars they may scale on the heavier side, but that is a slight compromise to have for it’s […]
In the moist conditions of a marine environment are a plethora of thriving nature. Those who frequently visit the beach or take a boat out to sea completely get that. We thought we should write about taking the right viewing gear out with you to these places. Indeed some binoculars are specifically designed for marine viewing – […]