{"title":"Christmas Gifts for Astronomers  of Every Age for under $50","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's some $50 gift ideas! Handy astro gizmos or summer reading. Ready to pick up or store or send to anywhere in Australia. You can check out our Christmas 2025 Shipping Dates \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"BINTEL Christmas 2025 Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/bintel.com.au\/pages\/bintel-christmas-2025\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orion-jupiter-map-observing-guide","title":"Orion Jupiter Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.4px\"\u003eThe largest planet in our solar system is a joy to explore with a telescope, and the Orion Jupiter Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide is loaded with educational information and tips to help you get the most out of each and every view of Jupiter. With its bold equatorial cloud belts and swirling storms including the famous Great Red Spot, the planet Jupiter is an ideal telescopic target for beginners and experienced stargazers alike. The Orion Jupiter Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide is packed with observing tips, filter recommendations for viewing and imaging Jupiter, and features beautifully detailed images of the gas giant planet. Use it along with your telescope to identify Jovian atmospheric features including belts, zones, regions, and bright and dark features using official nomenclature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"common-template-shell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"common-template-standard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-body body-with-border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-details\" class=\"ProductBody EntityBody catalog-product ui-helper-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-item ui-helper-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"proddetail-tabs\" class=\"tab-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs\" class=\"ui-tabs ui-tabs-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-1\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJupiter's four brightest moons; Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede, provide backyard astronomers with a different view each night as they orbit the gas giant planet in a celestial dance. The Jupiter Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide includes a list of helpful hints for observing Jupiter's Galilean moons, and features an illustrated selection of rare Jovian moon events from 2014 to 2020, making it easy to plan observing sessions so you don't miss any of these unique moon formations around the gas giant planet. This ideal tool for observing Jupiter even includes lists of all oppositions, conjunctions, and even asteroid flyby events from 2014 to 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jupiter Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide measures 25.25\" x 11\" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5\" x 11\". The tri-fold Jupiter Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide is plastic laminated for long-lasting durability as well as protection against dew, dirt, and the occasional coffee spill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"common-template-shell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"common-template-standard\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-body body-with-border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-details\" class=\"ProductBody EntityBody catalog-product ui-helper-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-item ui-helper-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-info-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shaded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-block\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes lists of all Jupiter oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an illustrated selection of rare Jovian moon events from 2014 to 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic-laminated for durability, the Jupiter Map measures 25.25\" x 11\" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5\" x 11\" for easy portability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42045222551621,"sku":"51926","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/orion-jupiter-map-amp-observing-guide-572460.jpg?v=1731540834"},{"product_id":"orion-saturn-map-observing-guide","title":"Orion Saturn Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe affordable Orion Saturn Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide is a wonderful tool for backyard astronomers of all skill levels who want to enrich their observations and understanding of this unique gas giant planet and its spectacular ring system. We've packed the tri-fold Saturn Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide with beautiful images and useful tips to help you get the most out of each view of Saturn. With this Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide at your side, you'll learn interesting information about Saturn's many moons, its extensive ring system, ring tilt cycle, and more. The Map will help you learn to identify light and dark atmospheric features of Saturn using official nomenclature. You'll appreciate the thorough list of recommended filters to help enhance visual views and astrophotos of Saturn, and the detailed list of all upcoming conjunctions and oppositions of Saturn from 2014 through 2020 will help you plan ahead to catch these interesting events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saturn Map \u0026amp; Observing Guide measures 25.25\" x 11\" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5\" x 11\". 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