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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 […]
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 […]
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?
The Lunar X is a relatively-unknown feature that comes and goes on the surface of the Moon. It’s visible for about an hour each month when light from the Sun is at a very particular angle. The X (as well as a nearby V) happens when shadow fills valleys between craters with steep walls, meaning […]
The Saxon F767 Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a beginner’s Newtonian reflector telescope. While it may be inexpensive, the alt-azimuth mount makes it very easy to use and the optics provide a high performance for its price. We looked at the moon, Saturn and Mars, some bright nebulas and clusters, as well as stuff on the ground. We […]
Wow, 2017 really flew by! Once again, we have compiled our new Best Telescopes this year 2017 which was well received last year. In 2017, some new telescopes such as the Celestron Inspire Series telescopes have impressed and set the scene with new features and better optics. Longstanding favourites such as the Celestron Astromaster Series and Saxon Dobsonians also appear in the list again. Compared to last year, we consider a few more categories for new telescopes users, such as best land viewing telescopes, best manual telescopes for kids, and more. Read on to see our ratings.
Great Starter Reading Kit for Perth Amateur Astronomers. Find out great places to observe near Perth, WA, list of amateur astronomy societies and some handy travel-friendly scopes.
This infographic offers a simple and friendly explanation of Moon Phases with the help of Oreo Cookies! I can’t think of a better way to learn about Moon Phases… by OpticsCentral
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.
Been thinking about the types of telescopes suitable for little children. The more I think about it, the lesser sense it makes to try and classify telescopes in that way. Obviously, all telescopes come with a varying set of technical specifications. However these specification sets are not correlated to the user’s age. Specifications should correlate […]