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November 08, 2023
Astrofest is a huge event with over 5000 members of the public attending, this year Binocentral along with saxon telescopes are running a competition to win a 6” DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope.
So make sure you have your mobile phone with you as Binocentral will have a few telescopes set up for you to attach your phone to using the brilliant saxon ScopPix 3s smartphone adapter.
Below you will find the details of this great competition.
MOON PHOTO COMPETITION WIN a 6” DOBSONIAN VALUED AT $569.95
How to win?
1. Capture a photo of the Moon using a saxon ScopePix Smartphone Adapter
2. Share your Photo using the hashtag #astrofest #binocentral with our Facebook page
Competition starts at 7pm on the 18th November, last entry must be submitted by 5pm Wednesday 22nd November 2023.
The winner will be announced on Thursday, 23rd November
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November 06, 2023
As the crisp November nights approach, nature has an exquisite celestial display in store for us. The annual Leonid meteor shower is set to grace the night skies on November 6th lasting until the 30th of November
What makes this year's event even more special is that its peak coincides with Astrofest, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to witness this meteor shower.
History of the Leonid Meteor Shower
The Leonid meteor shower is anticipated to begin on the 6th of November and extend until the 30th of November. The peak of the meteor shower is expected on the 18th of November. During the peak, observers can expect an increased frequency of meteors at a rate of around 15 meteors per hour. The Leonids are associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle, which orbits the Sun and leaves a trail of debris behind.
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September 20, 2023If you are looking for a portable quality telescope then the 4SE from Celestron is the way to go.
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September 19, 2023The Orionid meteor shower is an eagerly awaited annual celestial event that graces the night sky, delighting astronomy enthusiasts around the world. This article provides a detailed guide to witnessing this breath taking celestial phenomenon.
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September 17, 2023another Supermoon is set to grace the skies in September, promising a spectacle that's not to be missed.
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May 30, 2023saxon are offering $100 cashback during the month of June on their Dobsonian Telescopes
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May 15, 2023The CPC 800 a great telescope for someone wanting a telescope that does the job.
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May 14, 2023For those with a new telescope we have another Free lesson evening on the 30th May at 6:30pm
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March 24, 2020AN UPDATE TO OUR COMMUNITY Update 29th May 2020 29th May 2020 Binocentral is now open normal hours – 9-5pm Monday – Friday and Saturday 10 – 4pm. To our BinoCentral community, We know that there are a lot of questions around how the latest government...
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March 10, 2020Wow what a great event, Astrofest get’s bigger and bigger every year, more attractions more things to do and take part in, it’s truly the biggest and best Astronomy event in Australia. WA experienced 5 days of Thunder, Lightning, heavy downpours and high...
