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From $520.00
The Chroma Technology B-Bessell Filter is a precision-engineered astronomical filter tailored for photometric applications and astrophotography. Designed to meet the standards of the Bessell photometric system, this filter isolates the blue (B) band, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection for scientific observations and vivid imaging of celestial objects.
With advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the B-Bessell filter offers exceptional transmission in the blue band while effectively suppressing out-of-band light. This makes it ideal for capturing the true colors and intensities of stars, galaxies, and other deep-sky objects, ensuring high-fidelity photometric measurements and visually stunning results.
Built for durability and consistent performance, the Chroma B-Bessell Filter is resistant to environmental wear and designed to perform under a range of imaging conditions. Whether you're conducting precise photometric studies or enhancing your astrophotography, this filter is an essential tool for achieving accurate and high-quality results in the blue spectrum.
From $330.00
The Chroma Technology Blue Filter is a high-performance astrophotography filter designed for precise LRGB imaging with monochrome CCD and CMOS cameras. Engineered for maximum light transmission in the blue wavelength range, this filter enhances color accuracy and contrast, ensuring crisp and vibrant deep-sky images.
Key Features:
- High Transmission Efficiency: Optimized for capturing blue wavelengths with minimal signal loss.
- Superior Optical Quality: Minimizes wavefront distortion for sharp, high-contrast imaging.
- Advanced Anti-Reflection Coatings: Reduces halos and reflections for cleaner, more detailed astrophotographs.
- Infrared (IR) Blocking: Effectively eliminates unwanted IR contamination, ensuring accurate color reproduction.
- Durable & Long-Lasting: Hard-coated for superior durability and consistent performance in all observing conditions.
Designed for astrophotographers who demand precision and clarity, the Chroma Technology Blue Filter ensures exceptional color balance and detail in LRGB deep-sky imaging.
From $330.00
The Chroma Technology Green Filter is a high-precision astrophotography filter designed for LRGB imaging with monochrome CCD and CMOS cameras. Engineered for maximum light transmission in the green wavelength range, this filter enhances color accuracy and contrast, delivering stunning deep-sky images with exceptional detail.
Key Features:
- High Transmission Efficiency: Optimized to capture green wavelengths with minimal signal loss.
- Precision Optical Design: Ensures sharp, high-contrast imaging with minimal wavefront distortion.
- Advanced Anti-Reflection Coatings: Reduces halos and reflections for cleaner, more detailed astrophotographs.
- Infrared (IR) Blocking: Effectively eliminates unwanted IR contamination for accurate color reproduction.
- Durable & Reliable: Hard-coated for long-lasting performance in demanding observing conditions.
Perfect for astrophotographers seeking optimal color balance and detail, the Chroma Technology Green Filter is an essential tool for producing stunning LRGB deep-sky images.
From $1,040.00
The 3nm Chroma H-alpha Filter is the pinnacle of precision for astrophotography, designed to deliver unmatched contrast and detail for capturing deep-sky objects. Its ultra-narrow 3nm bandwidth isolates the H-alpha emission line at 656.3nm with exceptional precision, effectively eliminating light pollution and other unwanted wavelengths, even in challenging imaging conditions.
Engineered with state-of-the-art coatings and superior optical quality, this filter minimizes halos, reflections, and ghosting, providing crisp, artifact-free images. Ideal for use with fast optical systems, the Chroma 3nm filter excels in revealing the intricate structures of emission nebulae and other faint targets. Its robust, weather-resistant build ensures consistent performance, whether you're imaging in a remote observatory or under urban skies.
For astrophotographers seeking the highest level of detail and contrast, the 3nm Chroma H-alpha filter is the ultimate tool to unlock the beauty of the universe.
From $840.00
The 5nm Chroma H-alpha Filter strikes the perfect balance between precision and versatility for astrophotography. With its 5nm bandwidth centered on the H-alpha emission line at 656.3nm, this filter provides exceptional contrast and detail while maintaining a wider passband for increased light throughput, making it ideal for capturing faint nebulosity in less-than-perfect conditions.
Crafted with superior optical coatings and premium materials, the Chroma 5nm filter minimizes reflections and halos, ensuring sharp, high-quality images. It is optimized for fast optical systems and performs brilliantly under both light-polluted and dark skies. Durable and weather-resistant, this filter is built to withstand the rigors of frequent use in any imaging environment.
Whether you're an advanced astrophotographer or just stepping into narrowband imaging, the 5nm Chroma H-alpha Filter offers the perfect combination of clarity, performance, and flexibility to bring your deep-sky images to life.
From $520.00
The 8nm Chroma H-alpha Filter is a high-performance narrowband filter designed for astrophotography enthusiasts and professionals. With a precise 8nm bandwidth, this filter isolates the H-alpha emission line at 656.3nm, allowing you to capture stunning details in nebulae and other deep-sky objects with remarkable contrast and clarity.
Manufactured with exceptional optical quality, the Chroma H-alpha filter minimizes halos and reflections, ensuring sharp and artifact-free images even with fast optical systems. Its durable construction features an anti-reflective coating and resistance to environmental conditions, making it an ideal choice for both remote observatories and portable setups. Whether you're imaging under light-polluted skies or pristine dark skies, the Chroma H-alpha filter elevates your astrophotography to the next level.
From $1,040.00
The 3nm Chroma H-BETA Filter is a premium astrophotography tool designed for capturing breathtaking details in hydrogen-beta emission nebulae. With a precise 3nm bandwidth, this filter isolates the H-Beta spectral line (486.1nm), enhancing contrast and revealing subtle features in faint nebulae like the Horsehead Nebula and the California Nebula.
Engineered with superior optical coatings, the Chroma H-BETA filter offers exceptional transmission, ensuring maximum light throughput while effectively blocking unwanted wavelengths such as light pollution and moonlight. Its advanced construction guarantees durability, scratch resistance, and unparalleled performance across a wide range of imaging systems.
Whether you're imaging with a DSLR, CCD, or CMOS camera, the 3nm Chroma H-BETA filter is the perfect choice for astrophotographers seeking to unlock new levels of detail in their deep-sky images. Experience the universe with clarity and precision, as only Chroma can deliver.
From $840.00
The 5nm Chroma H-BETA Filter is a high-performance astrophotography tool crafted to capture stunning details in hydrogen-beta emission nebulae. With its precise 5nm bandwidth, this filter isolates the H-Beta spectral line (486.1nm), boosting contrast and revealing intricate structures in faint nebulae like the Horsehead Nebula and the California Nebula.
Built with premium optical coatings, the Chroma H-BETA filter ensures excellent transmission, maximizing light throughput while effectively blocking unwanted wavelengths such as light pollution and moonlight. Its robust design provides exceptional durability, scratch resistance, and consistent performance across a variety of imaging systems.
Whether you’re using a DSLR, CCD, or CMOS camera, the 5nm Chroma H-BETA filter is an ideal choice for astrophotographers aiming to enhance the depth and detail in their deep-sky images. Discover the cosmos with clarity and precision, as only Chroma can provide.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology I-Bessell Filter is a premium astronomical filter designed for photometric precision and advanced astrophotography. Aligned with the Bessell photometric system, this filter isolates the infrared (I) band, enabling accurate data collection and enhanced imaging of celestial objects in the near-infrared spectrum.
Utilizing advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the I-Bessell filter ensures exceptional transmission in the I band while effectively reducing out-of-band interference. It is ideal for capturing the subtle details and intensities of stars, galaxies, and other deep-sky objects, particularly in the near-infrared region, where many astronomical features become more prominent.
Durable and reliable, the Chroma I-Bessell Filter is designed to withstand challenging imaging environments while delivering consistent performance. Whether you're conducting precise photometric studies or capturing striking astrophotographic images, this filter is an essential tool for professionals and enthusiasts seeking accuracy and excellence in the near-infrared spectrum.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology I-Sloan SDSS Filter is a high-precision astronomical filter tailored for photometric accuracy and advanced imaging. Designed in accordance with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) photometric system, this filter isolates the near-infrared (I) band, enabling detailed observations and vivid imaging of celestial objects in this spectrum.
Crafted with advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the I-Sloan filter ensures exceptional transmission in the I band while effectively blocking unwanted light from adjacent bands. It is particularly suited for capturing the subtle details of stars, galaxies, and other deep-sky objects in the near-infrared, where unique astrophysical phenomena can be observed.
Built to withstand rigorous use, the Chroma I-Sloan SDSS Filter offers durability and consistent performance across diverse imaging conditions. Whether used for precise photometric studies or astrophotographic projects, this filter provides unparalleled clarity and accuracy in the near-infrared spectrum, making it an essential tool for astronomers and astrophotographers striving for superior results.
From $330.00
The Chroma Luminance Filter is a premium optical filter designed to deliver the highest level of clarity and precision for astrophotography. Engineered with ultra-high transmission and strict wavelength control, this filter allows the full visible spectrum to pass while effectively blocking unwanted infrared (IR) light, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images.
Key Features:
- Superior Optical Quality: Manufactured to the highest standards for minimal wavefront distortion and optimal image sharpness.
- Maximized Transmission: Provides exceptional light throughput for increased signal-to-noise ratio in luminance data.
- Infrared Blocking: Designed to cut unwanted IR light, reducing halos and enhancing contrast in deep-sky imaging.
- Precision Coatings: Hard-coated for durability and consistent performance over time, even in harsh observing conditions.
- Seamless Integration: Compatible with monochrome CCD and CMOS cameras for high-resolution astrophotography.
Perfect for imaging faint deep-sky objects, the Chroma Luminance Filter ensures exceptional detail and contrast, making it an essential component for any astrophotographer’s filter set.
From $1,040.00
The CHROMA TECHNOLOGY OIII (3nm) Filter is a high-performance narrowband filter specifically designed for astrophotography and scientific imaging. Engineered with precision, this filter isolates the Oxygen III (OIII) emission line at 500.7nm, providing a tight 3nm bandwidth that significantly reduces light pollution, moonlight, and other unwanted wavelengths. The result is unmatched contrast and clarity, allowing you to capture faint nebular structures and intricate details in deep-sky objects.
Crafted with advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the CHROMA OIII filter offers exceptional transmission and durability, ensuring optimal performance for years of use. Its strict quality control standards make it an ideal choice for professional and amateur astrophotographers alike, delivering sharp, high-contrast images with minimal halos or reflections.
From $840.00
The CHROMA TECHNOLOGY OIII (5nm) Filter is a premium narrowband filter designed for astrophotography and scientific imaging, offering a balanced combination of contrast and light throughput. This filter targets the Oxygen III (OIII) emission line at 500.7nm with a precise 5nm bandwidth, effectively reducing light pollution, moonlight, and other unwanted wavelengths. It provides enhanced contrast and detail, making it ideal for capturing faint nebular structures and intricate deep-sky details.
Built with advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the CHROMA OIII filter ensures high transmission and long-lasting performance. Its robust design and rigorous quality control make it an excellent choice for both professional and amateur astrophotographers, delivering stunning high-contrast images with minimal halos or reflections.
From $520.00
The CHROMA TECHNOLOGY OIII (8nm) Filter is a versatile narrowband filter crafted for astrophotography and scientific imaging. Designed to isolate the Oxygen III (OIII) emission line at 500.7nm with an 8nm bandwidth, this filter provides excellent contrast while allowing more light throughput. It’s ideal for capturing stunning deep-sky images, particularly of nebulae, even in light-polluted or moonlit conditions.
Featuring advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the CHROMA OIII filter ensures outstanding performance and durability. Its design minimizes halos and reflections while maintaining superior transmission, making it a reliable choice for astrophotographers of all levels, whether working in urban skies or dark-sky locations.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology R-Bessell Filter is a precision-crafted astronomical filter designed for photometric research and astrophotography. Built to meet the stringent standards of the Bessell photometric system, this filter isolates the red (R) band, providing accurate data for scientific observations and vivid imagery of celestial objects.
Featuring advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the R-Bessell filter offers exceptional transmission in the red spectrum while minimizing out-of-band interference. It is ideal for capturing the rich hues and intensities of stars, nebulae, and galaxies, ensuring reliable photometric measurements and breathtaking astrophotographic results.
Engineered for durability and consistent performance, the Chroma R-Bessell Filter resists environmental wear, maintaining its precision across diverse imaging conditions. Whether used for detailed photometric analysis or enhancing your astrophotography workflow, this filter is an indispensable tool for delivering accurate and high-quality results in the red band.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology R-Sloan SDSS Filter is a precision-engineered astronomical filter designed for photometric studies and astrophotography. Conforming to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) photometric system, this filter isolates the red (R) band, ensuring accurate measurements and stunning imaging of celestial objects in the red spectrum.
Featuring advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the R-Sloan filter delivers exceptional transmission in the red band while minimizing out-of-band interference. It is ideal for capturing the richness and detail of stars, galaxies, and nebulae, particularly those with significant red emission features, making it an essential tool for both scientific observations and high-quality astrophotography.
Durable and reliable, the Chroma R-Sloan SDSS Filter is designed to withstand challenging imaging environments while maintaining precise performance. Whether you're conducting detailed photometric analyses or creating vivid astrophotographic images, this filter provides outstanding accuracy and clarity in the red band, making it indispensable for astronomers and astrophotographers seeking superior results.
From $330.00
The Chroma Technology Red Filter is a high-performance astrophotography filter designed to capture precise red wavelengths with exceptional clarity. Engineered for use with monochrome CCD and CMOS cameras, this filter enhances image contrast and detail, making it an essential component for LRGB imaging.
Key Features:
- High Transmission Efficiency: Optimized for maximum red light throughput while minimizing signal loss.
- Superior Optical Precision: Minimizes wavefront distortion for sharp, high-contrast images.
- Advanced Anti-Reflection Coatings: Reduces halos and reflections for cleaner astrophotographs.
- Infrared (IR) Blocking: Effectively eliminates unwanted IR contamination, ensuring accurate color reproduction.
- Durable & Reliable: Hard-coated for long-lasting performance in demanding astrophotography conditions.
Designed for professional and amateur astronomers alike, the Chroma Technology Red Filter ensures stunning, true-to-life color balance and detail in your deep-sky imaging projects.
From $1,040.00
The Chroma Technology 3nm SII filter is a high-performance narrowband filter designed for astrophotography and scientific imaging. It isolates the Sulfur II (SII) emission line at 672.4nm with an ultra-narrow 3nm bandwidth, delivering exceptional contrast and detail for capturing deep-sky objects, especially emission nebulae.
Engineered with precision, this filter features advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings for superior light transmission and durability. Its ultra-narrow design significantly reduces light pollution and moonlight interference, making it ideal for imaging under challenging conditions. Whether you're working in urban environments or under pristine dark skies, the Chroma 3nm SII filter ensures sharp, halo-free images with minimal reflections, making it an essential tool for astrophotographers aiming for stunning, detailed results.
From $840.00
The Chroma Technology 5nm SII filter is a high-performance narrowband filter designed for astrophotography and scientific imaging. It isolates the Sulfur II (SII) emission line at 672.4nm with a narrow 5nm bandwidth, offering excellent contrast and detail for capturing deep-sky objects, especially emission nebulae.
Crafted with precision, this filter incorporates advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings for outstanding light transmission and durability. Its 5nm design effectively minimizes light pollution and moonlight interference, making it suitable for imaging under a variety of conditions. Whether you're capturing images in urban settings or beneath dark skies, the Chroma 5nm SII filter delivers sharp, halo-free results with minimal reflections, making it a must-have for astrophotographers seeking stunning and detailed imagery.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology 8nm SII filter is a high-performance narrowband filter designed for astrophotography and scientific imaging. It isolates the Sulfur II (SII) emission line at 672.4nm with an 8nm bandwidth, offering excellent contrast and detail for capturing deep-sky objects, especially emission nebulae.
Crafted with precision, this filter incorporates advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings for outstanding light transmission and durability. Its 8nm design balances light collection and selectivity, effectively reducing light pollution and moonlight interference while allowing more signal for fainter objects. Whether you're imaging in urban environments or under pristine dark skies, the Chroma 8nm SII filter delivers sharp, halo-free results with minimal reflections, making it an essential tool for astrophotographers striving for stunning and detailed imagery.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology U-Bessell Filter is a high-precision astronomical filter designed to meet the rigorous requirements of photometric observations and astrophotography. It adheres to the Bessell photometric system's specifications, isolating the ultraviolet (U) band for capturing accurate data in scientific studies and delivering stunning images of celestial objects.
This filter is crafted with premium materials and advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, ensuring exceptional transmission in the U-band while minimizing unwanted light from adjacent bands. Its precise spectral profile makes it ideal for measuring the ultraviolet emission from stars, galaxies, and other astronomical objects, enabling astrophotographers and researchers to gather accurate color and intensity data.
Durable and reliable, the Chroma U-Bessell Filter resists environmental degradation and delivers consistent performance under various imaging conditions. Whether you're conducting photometric studies or enhancing your imaging setup, this filter is an indispensable tool for achieving accurate and high-quality results in ultraviolet astronomy.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology U-Sloan SDSS Filter is a high-performance astronomical filter engineered for precise photometric measurements and advanced imaging applications. Designed to align with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) photometric system, this filter isolates the ultraviolet (U) band, ensuring accurate and reliable data for scientific studies and astrophotography.
Constructed with advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the U-Sloan filter offers superior transmission in the ultraviolet range while minimizing out-of-band interference. It is ideal for capturing ultraviolet emissions from stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena, enabling detailed studies of astrophysical properties and producing visually striking imagery.
Built for durability and consistent performance, the Chroma U-Sloan SDSS Filter resists environmental degradation, maintaining its precision under diverse observing conditions. Whether used for professional research or enhancing your astrophotographic capabilities, this filter delivers exceptional accuracy and clarity in the ultraviolet spectrum, making it an indispensable tool for astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology V-Bessell Filter is a high-precision astronomical filter specifically designed for photometric studies and astrophotography. Adhering to the Bessell photometric system's specifications, this filter isolates the visual (V) band, enabling accurate measurements and stunning visual representations of celestial objects.
Engineered with advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the V-Bessell filter ensures optimal transmission in the visual spectrum while effectively blocking out-of-band light. It is particularly suited for capturing the true brightness and color of stars, galaxies, and other astronomical phenomena, making it a valuable tool for both scientific research and astrophotographic imaging.
Crafted for reliability and durability, the Chroma V-Bessell Filter withstands environmental challenges and delivers consistent performance across various observing conditions. Whether you're conducting detailed photometric analyses or enhancing your imaging setup, this filter provides exceptional accuracy and clarity in the visual band, making it an essential component for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
From $520.00
The Chroma Technology Z-Sloan SDSS Filter is a precision-designed astronomical filter tailored for photometric accuracy and advanced astrophotography. Conforming to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) photometric system, this filter isolates the z band, a region in the far-red to near-infrared spectrum, ensuring precise data collection and exceptional imaging performance.
With advanced multi-layer dielectric coatings, the Z-Sloan filter offers outstanding transmission in the z band, which typically spans wavelengths from approximately 850 nm to 950 nm, while effectively minimizing light from adjacent bands. It is particularly useful for observing cooler stars, distant galaxies, and objects obscured by interstellar dust, as the z band penetrates these regions more effectively than shorter wavelengths.
Engineered for durability and consistent performance, the Chroma Z-Sloan SDSS Filter maintains its precision under challenging imaging conditions. Whether used for detailed photometric studies or capturing stunning astrophotographic images, this filter provides exceptional clarity and accuracy in the far-red to near-infrared spectrum, making it an indispensable tool for astronomers and astrophotographers seeking superior results.
$25.00
Can use 5amp per side for a maximum of 10 amps.
10amp glass type fuse .
$15.00
Cigarette Socket to Eye Terminal
A handy lead allowing you to power your 12VDC cigarette lighter plug devices from a range of 12VDC sources. The cigarette lighter socket is attached to 40cm long red and black lead with 8mm eye terminals on each end. Can use Cigarette Lighter Double Adapter Plug.
$15.00
The general public are familiar to some extent with the amazing images produced by the Hubble and James Webb Space telescopes. Such images are presented as “pretty pictures” in more general publications and any more detailed analysis of the images quickly becomes very scientific.
This book proposes to go beyond the pretty picture and explore these wonders of the universe in plain English, using non-scientific language, while maintaining a balance of Science and Art. Aspects of each object such as colour are addressed via a discussion of wavelengths of light, the gases that emit specific wavelengths of light and how these are combined to create the image we see.
The book highlights 50 of the most popular images from these telescopes along with images from terrestrial telescopes in Chile, Spain, The Canary Islands and Australia.
Each image is described in plain English and discusses aspects such as where in the sky is the object, how far is it away, what causes the colours, what processes have formed the structure and what new knowledge has been gained from this observation.
A section outlining how these colour images are produced by combining several monochrome images sheds some of the mystery behind the creation of these images.
The final section includes guidelines on how to access the raw image data from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope archives and how citizen scientist readers can create their own images based on their interpretation of science and art.
$34.99
Based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide, this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas.
The Compact Australian Bird Guide will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard.
Reviews:
"The compact guide admirably fulfils its stated purpose of being a concise and portable field guide for experienced ornithologists and an aid for the newcomer to bird watching in Australia (including overseas visitors) in making rapid, accurate field identifications without being swamped by too much detail."
Alan Lill, Association of Field Ornithologists, 17 April 2023
"This book is perfect for use in the field, for all levels of birdwatching skill, and its comprehensive content makes it perfect for resident and visiting birdwatchers alike."
Jonathan T. Coleman, International Journal of Avian Science, 2023
"It fits easily into a day-pack and can be quickly deployed, even when one is handling binoculars, a notebook, camera and other birding paraphernalia. <...> It is well-made well-bound and hard-wearing. It is clearly made for the tough Australian conditions"
Canberra Bird Notes, December 2022
"While the dazzling diversity of Australia's birds is something to be celebrated, it can all be a little overwhelming for someone who is new to birds. The Compact Australian Bird Guide achieves the delicate balance of being comprehensive yet concise, accurate yet accessible. The straightforward layout, succinct text and beautiful illustrations allow for a greater appreciation and understanding of Australian birds. For the novice bird lover, The Compact Australian Bird Guide will unlock the mysteries of Australian bird identification and for the seasoned birder it will be like seeing the familiar with fresh eyes."
Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia
"This book succeeds splendidly as a compact aid to bird identification. Congratulations to all concerned and highly recommended as a valuable, proper and convenient, field identification guide"
Clifford B. Frith, Peter S. Valentine, Australian Field Ornithology (39), 2022
"This compact book is designed to provide beginners and experienced birdwatchers with a convenient, quick and beautifully illustrated identification guide to more than 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas."
The Gardens, Summer 2023
"This user-friendly, beautifully illustrated book is a guide to all bird species commonly found in Australia. Featuring more than 700 bird species that are residents of, or regular visitors to, Australia’s mainland, Tasmania and its surrounding oceans, this is a useful quick reference guide for both beginners and experienced birdwatchers."
Gardening Australia, September 2022
"I love big field guides. But I do not love lugging them around in the field, or on airplanes, or on long hikes. That’s why I’m absolutely delighted with the new Compact Australian Bird Guide."
Justine E. Hausheer, The Nature Conservancy (Blog: Cool Green Science), 3 October 2022
"Whether you’re a dedicated birder, someone with passing interest who wants a straightforward reference, or you’re a beginner keen to build knowledge, The Compact Australian Bird Guide is a first-class asset."
R M Williams, Outback, November 2022
$59.99
Compact Australia Bird Guide:
Based on the award-winning The Australian Bird Guide, this compact format features over 700 bird species that are residents of or regular visitors to the Australian mainland and Tasmania, and surrounding seas.
The Compact Australian Bird Guide will appeal to both the beginner and experienced birdwatcher, and includes up-to-date species descriptions, distribution maps, illustrations and quick guide comparison pages for major groups. Ideal for your next holiday, field trip or simply to use in your own backyard.
Audubon Bird Call:
The Audubon Bird Call invented by Roger Eddy in 1947 and still made by the Eddy family in Rhode Island USA. When twisted, this remarkable little birchwood and metal instrument makes a variety of sounds similar to wild birds. Each Audubon Bird Call is handmade and individually tuned, tending to work much better than standard "pishing".
It is the standard songbird call throughout the world and whilst it doesn't mimic a single specific bird, the sound it makes gets inquisitive birds to come in closer to check out the noise. In Australia, this works particularly well on honeyeaters, thornbills, fairy-wrens, emu-wrens, grasswrens, scrubwrens, gerygones, whistlers, and occasionally even Tyto owls will come in to check it out at night if you're quiet!
With reasonable care it should last a lifetime - just keep it dry. Can be carried in pocket, on a key ring, or worn on a lanyard.
The bird call's sound is produced by rotating the wooden cylinder against the cast zinc plug. By varying the pressure between the two surfaces while twisting back and forth, a variety of bird sounds can be accurately imitated. Originally conceived by songbird hunters in Europe, the bird call attracts birds by creating the illusion that other birds are in the area.
Recognised by multiple generations of birders and outdoors people, the Audubon Bird Call has been made and tuned by hand in the USA in the same way for over 60 years.
$15.00
Astronomy is a device based pursuit. As with any other equipment based activity, there is always a long list of manufacturers offering an amazing array of devices promising spectacular results at often astronomical prices. Think $5000 golf clubs that promise to turn you into Tiger Woods.
Arc Fortnights Compendium of Astronomical Devices is an illustrated satire of such manufacturers and the gullibility of their customers. Using the Steampunk style to illustrate the high technology devices provides a visual contrast that adds another layer to the absurd nature of these devices.
The book is presented in 2 sections, the Compendium of Devices and Great Moments in Science History. The second section also uses steampunk illustrations to highlight notable events of dubious notoriety.
Events such as “The Beagle has landed”, a recounting of the real lunar landing in 1869 by Jules Verne and Charles Darwin in their riveted brass and copper spaceship.
To keep the wider (non-astronomer) readers in on the jokes, most devices are linked to a glossary of terms where the intricate detail of the device or process is explained in plain non-technical English, hopefully making this book educational as well as fun.
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