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Read more about the article The worst mistakes you can make when buying a beginner telescope 2/2

The worst mistakes you can make when buying a beginner telescope 2/2

  • Post author:Marcel
  • Post published:31 December 2018
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Welcome to my third blog in the "Enjoying Visual Astronomy" series.  This is the second article, and we will explore in more depth how to get a good telescope for…

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Read more about the article Visual Astronomy and Dark Adaptation – And Why Red Headlamps Help.

Visual Astronomy and Dark Adaptation – And Why Red Headlamps Help.

  • Post author:Marcel
  • Post published:27 December 2018
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Congratulations on your new headlamp! The information here will help you understand what is actually going on when you use it.  Principles here apply both for the original, and the…

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Read more about the article The worst mistakes you can make when buying a beginner telescope 1/2

The worst mistakes you can make when buying a beginner telescope 1/2

  • Post author:Marcel
  • Post published:25 December 2018
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You've seen the pictures and your excited!  You too want the "best telescope for viewing planets and galaxies" and the "most awesome telescope for newbies" (or perhaps "best telescope for kids"?)…

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About Astro Dog – Australia’s Online Astronomy Store

  • Post author:Marcel
  • Post published:24 December 2018
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Astro Dog was established in 2018 as Australia's Fully Online Telescope Shop by husband and wife team Marcel and Nadine. We think Australia is ready to take advantage of great,…

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ASTRO DOG is Australia’s Online Astronomy & Telescope Shop, Used Telescopes, based in Brisbane, QLD.  Superb Service, Advice, and Support.  Beginner Telescope Packages.  Rapid, Cheap Australia Wide Shipping.  Kson, Saxon Authorised Dealer.  ED and APO Refractors.  AZ3, AZ4, AZ5, EQ3, EQ5/Pro, HEQ5, NEQ6,  EQ6 AZ GT Mounts.  Specialist Eyepieces.  Afterpay, VISA, Mastercard, Poli, Paypal Accepted.

ASTRO DOG – ABN 99 627 185 499
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