James Webb Space Telescope finds galaxies earlier than expected - JWST astronomer writes for BINTEL to explain what's been found

Aussie Bird Count 2022 - have you signed up?

Celestron StarSense Explorer - what people are saying

Bird Watching Binoculars

iOptron Harmonic Drive mounts in-stock

Astronomy 2023 in-store

Saturn is post opposition but still spectacular in the night sky.  Ross Clarke posted his image of the ringed planet to the BINTEL Society Facebook group.  He used a BT252 10” Dobsonian, ZWO ASI120MC-S and 2x Barlow.

James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) peers back in time and finds fully formed galaxies - is a rethink about how we view the Uniserve needed?

A collection of galaxies at different cosmic ages or epochs. 

We have all been awestruck by the hauntingly beautiful images produced by the JWST. Astronomers have also been analysing the information captured and been making some remarkable discoveries.

BINTEL is lucky to have Prof. Karl Glazebrook write for us about the work he and his team have been doing with the early, precious data from the JWST. 

One of the early results from JSWT has been the observation of fully formed galaxies much earlier in the history of the Universe than we previously expected.  Read more in Prof. Glazebrook's article below. 

Are you taking part in the BirdLife Australia Aussie Bird Count for 2022?

This is an ideal way to contribute to wildlife conservation while getting outside and enjoying the wonder of nature that surrounds us all – even in urban and CBD areas. Some of the reasons to join up include –

1. Spending more time with birds and nature can improve your wellbeing!
2. It’s for people of any age, ability and experience!
3. Learn how to ID that crow
4. You’re contributing to bird research and conservation

All you need to do is visit – https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/

You’ll find complete resources and apps for both iPhone and Android. You don’t even need a pair of bird watching binoculars, but they will help.

What people are saying about Celestron StarSense Explorer Telescopes

Celestron USA recently released a testimonial YouTube video about their Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes.  

They use your mobile phone to show you where to point the telescope to any of thousands of objects in the night sky.  We were initially intrigued about Celestron's claims about their ease of use but were pleasantly surprised by how well they performed once Celestron demonstrated them to us. 

Since then, BINTEL have supplied thousands of Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes and based on the feedback from our customers, their experiences are much like those in the video. You can watch it on the Celestron YouTube Channel here or learn more about the Celestron StarSense Explorer range from the link below. 

And yes - they really do have the potential to change astronomy, especially for beginners. 

Bird Watching Binoculars - Have a chat with us about the best pair for you

A small part of BINTEL's bird watching binoculars selection

It might be a soggy and damp spring across much of Australia, but it hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of BINTEL's bird watching customers.  If you are after a new pair of binoculars for bird watching or enjoying nature, make sure you have a chat to us. We are happy to offer advice on your best choice from a wide range of brands including Nikon, Swarovski, Zeiss, Celestron, Meade and others. 

iOptron HEM27 Harmonic Drive mount with iPolar - now in stock $3499

There has been a lot of interest in harmonic drive mounts for telescopes. They offer some advantages over traditional gear and belt driven mounts including smaller size, accuracy and amazing torque.  We talked more about harmonic drives in a BINTEL blog article here.

One problem with harmonic drive mounts is availability. However, BINTEL has a limited number of iOptron HEM27 mounts in stock now.  This is the version with an iPolar accessory to make polar alignment a simple task 

Also included is a travel case for these small, yet powerful mounts. 

Astronomy 2023 has arrived -  free shipping across Australia

Our favourite astronomy annual is back for 2023 and more helpful than ever.

The best book for anyone wanting to know more about the sky overhead in Australia

Month by Month guide to the constellations, planets,  astro events and more. 

Astronomy 2023 is the definitive book for amateur astronomers in Australia. Quasar Publishing has been producing these annual publications for 32 years since 1991. These yearbooks are written by Australian Astronomers for Australian Astronomers.

The Astronomy 2023 yearbook has been designed for anyone who looks at the night sky whether you are using just your eyes, a pair of binoculars, or a telescope. The book has something for everyone from the basic novice up to the advanced amateur astronomer. This includes those with a casual interest who might just want to know, “what is that bright star next to the Moon?”

If you only buy one Astronomy book this year - get this one!

Next time....Australia and New Zealand photo comp details, Christmas gift guide and get ready to see Mars at its best for 2022.