REGIONAL TECHNICIANS GROUP
Astronomy
Links to astronomy sites and suppliers:
Binocular Telescope and Optical World - a Perth based company specialising in astronomy. A large range of telescopes and accessories are available (and also microscopes and microscope repairs.) Facilities are available for training courses including the use of telescopes and basic astronomy.
Telescopes and Astronomy - a South Australian based company specialising in astronomy supplies (and also a source for Carton microscope spare parts.). The website contains some very useful information on amateur astronomy, improving the results from your telescope and a section on building a telescope as a school project.
Astro Nights - Southern Cross Cosmos Centre - a commercial observatory located just south of Gingin in Western Australia, available for public viewings from October to April. Caters for individuals, private groups and school groups. Equipment includes a 25inch Obsession telescope and six other telescopes ranging from 8 to 16 inches, binoculars, and a large viewing screen for telescope-projected live images and computer simulations.