NASA Tests their Earth Planetary Defence System

ZEISS Optics at BINTEL

BINTEL Workshop 1st Oct : DSLR and star tracker mount day

Check out the new Swarovski spotting scopes now on display at BINTEL

Astronomy 2022 included with every telescope from BINTEL

BINTEL at Siding Springs & ASRC

Sea Lake Star Party

A post by to the BINTEL Society Facebook group by Chris Morriss of galaxy NGC 1313 which has been possibly torn apart by gravity from other galaxies. Captured from rural New Zealand using a Celestron EdgeHD 11" telescope and a ZWO ASI2600MC Pro camera

NASA to test a mission to deflect an incoming asteroid 

NASA's DART mission to test whether an asteroid can have its course altered. 

We've all seen the movies - hunk of space rock hurtling towards and a bunch of has-been astronauts strap themselves into rocket, risking their necks to save us all. 

The Earth has been impacted by a vast number of significant objects from space.  Luckily there's no known objects in the Solar System which pose a threat to Earth on a global scale like the Chicxulub meteor that impacted near Mexico some 66 million years ago which contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs.

The problem is that there are thousands of small, rocky objects whizzing around the Solar System. Some will approach or hit the Earth unknown to us, like the Chelyabinsk meteor. This struck Russia in 2013, releasing energy roughly equal to a 400 kiloton nuclear blast that caused widespread injury and destruction. 

But what could we do if we found an object in space headed our way?

This coming weekend NASA intends to slam a small space probe into a rocky body to see if its orbit can be changed.  Could technology like this save Earth from a future impact? Read more via the link below - 

ZEISS Binoculars arriving at BINTEL

One of the most famous and respected names in the optics industry, ZEISS, is arriving soon at BINTEL.  We'll be carrying a range of ZEISS binoculars and other optical products. 

Pop in to see us at BINTEL to chat about ZEISS if you need premium binoculars for bird or watching, nature viewing or travelling. 

BINTEL Workshop: 1st Oct DSLR Star Trackers  

What's an ideal mount for a small telescope or DSLR? How do I connect my telescope to a DSLR camera? What's the latest in star tracker mounts?

If you're after a small portable, Wi-Fi controlled astrophotography mount then book a spot for our workshops at the BINTEL showroom in Glebe on the 1st Oct running from 10m to 3pm.

We will be comparing the abilities of the Benro Polaris star tracking platform and the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi mount. 

Topics covered include how to connect your camera to a telescope, photographing the Milky Way and how to use a small telescope like the RedCat 51 or Sky-Watcher EVOLUX on a star tracker mount.  The workshop will also touch on image processing. 

Please note this event is free, but you will need to book a spot via the Facebook link below - 

Have a look through the new Swarovski STC and ATC spotting scopes at BINTEL -  exclusive preview this week.

Swarovski STC and ATC spotting scopes on display at BITNEL - coming soon for $2999

The new Swarovski STC and ATC compact spotting scopes are on display exclusively at BINTEL for the coming week. We were impressed by the clarity and details in the views these tiny spotting scope produce. 

Free copy of Astronomy 2022 now with every telescope.  

Astronomy 2022.

There might be only a few months of 2022 left, but there are great astronomy events happening as we head into the warmer, summer months. While stocks last, BINTEL are including a free copy of the popular Astronomy 2022 guide with every telescope purchased online or in the store. 

(Plus if you're waiting for the annual release of the Astronomy guide, we are hoping to have the 2033 edition in store by mid Oct. You can reserve your copy from the link below)

Australian Space Research Conference (ASRC) - 26th to 28th Sep

BINTEL are a major sponsor of the Australian Space Research Conference (ASRC) being held next week in Sydney.  The ASRC is the primary annual meeting for Australian researchers in space science and technology. 

A major lecture to mark the conference is free and open to the public.  

Have you seen researchers spending time on the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah, USA? This famous facility is where people live and learn about how to survive on extended space missions.  Multiple astronauts have completed simulated missions at MDRS prior to their missions to the ISS. 

The southern hemisphere version is now going to be built in Australia.  Click on the link below to hear more about the project on Monday 26h Sep.

StarFest 2022- 1st Oct

BINTEL will be at StarFest 2022 - the first one since 2019! Pop by our stand up  on the mountain and say g'day.

Australia's largest optical telescope - the AAT at Siding Spring Observatory

If you haven't made the trip, it's well worth exploring the observatory and attending the events around StarFest. Full details below.

Sea Lake Astro Fest - 29th Oct to 31st Oct

We are thrilled to be a sponsor for the Sea Lake Astro Fest run by the Astronomical Society of Victoria.  

This is a family friendly event with public observing nights and a Science at the Pub Astro Quiz. You can find out more at the event page here or book a spot at the trivia night from the link below

(November's workshop will be on telescope collimation - details soon).

Thanks for everyone who visited BINTEL at the Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

It was great to be back at the Macquarie University Astronomy Open after a long break. BINTEL gave away dozens of Celestron telescopes and many went to families.  We also did a live stream of Jupiter, Saturn and deep-sky objects from the observatory back to a large monitor at the stand.

Thanks to the folk at Macquarie Uni and we're looking forward to 2023!

Next time....Why are some telescopes and binoculars of the same size and type more expensive and do they really offer better views?