Get into astrophotography for just $799 - DWARF II Smart Telescope arriving early March at BINTEL

BINTEL Space Events and Local Weather - now live on our website

Vespera Observation Station in stock - plus add-on accessories

What's your favourite astro software? - A few of BINTEL's picks

Gary Liney sent us his image of the Vela Supernova Remnant taken from Glenfield in Sydney. 360mm f/6 refractor telescope, a Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi mount and a ZWO ASI533MC camera were used. 

DWARF II Smart Telescope - compact astrophotography system for $799

Exciting smart telescope technology keeps arriving at BINTEL! The new DWARF II Smart Telescope is a complete, low cost, fully computerised astrophotography system with built-in camera and mount.

The DWARF II Smart Telescope  - $799 - arriving soon.

Super easy to use - simply take the DWARF II telescope outside and switch it on.  Connect to its built-in Wi-Fi network and using the DWARF LAB App (available for both Apple iPhone and Android) you can locate and then photograph astro objects. The DWARF II handles tasks like alignment, tracking, stacking and image processing. 

The Andromeda Galaxy taken with a DWARF II Smart Telescope 

This DWARF II has two lenses that it automatically switches between - wide angle and telephoto. The $799 package includes a small tripod, carrycase, battery and MicroSD card. Basically, everything you need to get started. 

Complete package - accessories included with the $799 DWARF II Smart Telescope

It's not just for astronomy either. The DWARF II is perfect for landscape or wildlife photography and even has an AI system for tracking and photographing subjects like birds in flight, football players or even the odd "weather balloon". 

The DWARF II Smart Telescope can also capture nature photos. We're looking forward to seeing native Australian bird and animal photographs taken by DWARF II users!

We've also been quite impressed at how the folks at DWARF Labs have quickly responded to feature and improvement suggestions from early users and reviewers. The steady flow of app and firmware updates point toward this little telescope having an exciting future.

The DWARF II arrives at BINTEL shortly and orders for the limited number we're receiving are now open. 

New BINTEL Astronomy Weather Page - Check out your local weather, Moon phases, planet rise and set times and even ISS overhead passes

Want to keep an eye on what's up in the sky in the coming days? Just visit the new BINTEL Astronomy Weather page on our website, put in your postcode and see what's in store for the coming days.

* Special note. Yes - it's going to be cloudy in Sydney for the next few days. Someone must have purchased a telescope somewhere.....

Vespera Observation Station in stock - new accessories have also arrived

The popular Vespera is back in stock at BINTEL.  We're hoping to have them always available in the future. This way you won't have to queue up for them as was the case a few months ago. 

The Vespera is a complete, all-in-one astro imaging system that's controlled by an app on your phone or iPad/tablet.   

We now have accessories for the Vespera like light pollution and dual band filters, a backpack and tripod.  

Astronomical Software - Some of our favourites

A common question we're asked, especially by beginners, is "what are some good apps or programs to help me observe or learn about the night sky?"

Stellarium Web shown

We've put together a list of a few popular programs and apps to download and install to get you started. These range from simple, free apps to complete telescope and observatory control systems. 

There's a lot more out there and feel free to comment on the article with your suggestions. 

BINTEL Open Box Specials - Call or drop by the store for the latest. 

Sky-Watcher Mini-AZ GTI open box special now available for $599 reduced from $699

Also on sale is a Meade Infinity 70 for $149 (was $199) an Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114 AZ for $419 (was $459)

We've mentioned before that BINTEL often has Open Box Specials.

These are products that have a small amount of damage to their outside packing or shipping boxes and because of this, we slash the prices on them. They're not seconds or demo equipment. We sell Open Box Specials with full warranty. 

As they change from time to time, we're no longer listing them on the website - instead call the store on 02 9518 7255 or simply drop in. 

Astro gear buy and sell - now on the BINTEL Discord Server

The Astro Buy and Sell on the BINTEL Discord Server continues to grow.  Pop in to see what's on offer via the link below. You can have a chat with other BINTEL customers and ask questions too.

Next time... autumn is here! Plus more on Smart Telescopes.