Telescope Guides - Educational Resource

Our Telescope guides and educational resources have been specially crafted to help our visitors learn more about optics and better understand their equipment.

Telescopes
Choosing a Telescope: A Beginner’s Guide
Telescope Viewing Tips
Telescope Image Orientation
Choosing Between Spotting Scopes And Telescopes
Telescope Magnification and Using Eyepieces
Barlow Lens
Cleaning Telescope Optics - Mirrors and Lenses
Checking Your Telescope (Star Testing)
Interpreting what you see in Star Testing
Protecting And Cleaning Lenses & Mirrors
Collimating A Newtonian Reflector
Collimating A Refractor Telescope
What can you expect to see with a telescope?

Binoculars
Binoculars 101: Binocular Basics
What Type Of Binoculars Do I Need?
Binoculars For Astronomy?
Binocular Testing
Why Buy A Spotting Scope?

Glossary
Glossary of terms used

Useful Links
Australian Astronomical Societies And Observatories
Amateur Astronomical Sites