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Did you miss the Super Moon that occurred in November 2016? Not to worry, there is another Super Moon coming on the 14th December 2016! Gear yourself up to observe the Moon and the craters up-close.

Aren't you curious how does the Super Moon happen? The Moon orbits around the Earth in an ellipse. One side (perigee) is closer to the Earth than the other (apogee).

With a budget telescope, one can enjoy hours of moon viewing, and even be able to get close to the moon's craters. If you want to start spotting planets, you can learn to look out for Saturn and Jupiter.

The saxon office will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holidays from Wednesday, 23 December 2015. We will reopen for normal trading on Monday, 11 January 2016.

Dealers please note that we will continue to accept online, voicemail and fax orders during this period. Orders will be processed and we will endeavour to dispatch on the following dates:

• 29 December 2015
• 4 January 2016

We thank you for your support throughout 2015 and look forward to us both enjoying a wonderful 2016.

We wish you a happy and safe festive season from all of us at saxon.

Mark this down in your calendar, folks. 

The next Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) will occur on the 4th of April 2015 (Easter Saturday), less than 2 weeks away.

saxon will be displaying a range of telescopes in Melbourne city for you to catch close-up views of the Moon.

UPDATE

Viewing event will be along Princess Bridge (in between Flinders St Station and Arts Centre Melbourne).

Event will start around 8pm to 11pm, weather permitting.

If you are in the city Saturday night, make sure you stop by to view the moon upclose.

EVENT DETAILS RECAP

Date: Saturday, 4th April 2015
Time: 8pm
Venue: Princes Bridge, Melbourne City.
Cost: Free 

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Australia has had an eventful start to the year, with activities including the Australia Day celebrations, Australian Open, the Lunar New Year festivities and the opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup. 

Here at saxon HQ, we've also kept ourselves busy, participating in the Reed Gift Fair in both Melbourne and Sydney in February. Thank you to the hundreds of visitors who enquired at our stands throughout the duration of the fair, and a warm welcome to our new dealers.

With March fast on our heels, it's soon time for the 2015 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Enlighten Canberra and the BMW Sydney Carnival. There's lots of opportunities to use your saxon product to help you get the best views for those events.

If you need any recommendations or assistance with a product, put in an enquiry on our Contact Us page.
For those with Facebook, Twitter and/or Google+ we'd be more than happy to hear from you on those platforms.

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The saxon office will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holidays from Tuesday, 23 December 2014. We will reopen for normal trading on Monday, 12 January 2015.

Dealers please note that we will continue to accept online, voicemail and fax orders during this period. Orders will be processed and we will endeavour to dispatch on the following dates:

• 29 December 2014
• 5 January 2015
• 8 January 2015
   

We thank you for your support throughout 2014 and look forward to us both enjoying a wonderful 2015.

We wish you a happy and safe festive season from all of us at saxon.

Have you ever wondered what is out there under the night sky of Australia? Astronomy has captivated humanity since we first looked up at the stars above us. There are a huge variety of affordable saxon telescopes available that can help you explore the cosmos in comfort and ease – but selecting the right model can prove intimidating for a novice. 

To understand how your telescope works, it may be best to go back to basics. There are three main designs of telescopes available – refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors have the lens up at the front of the tube, reflectors gather light using a mirror at the back of the tube, while catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both. 

Here is a brief breakdown of their differences:

• Refractor – Refractor telescopes are what most people think of when they imagine a telescope. The lens is up front, and they are generally easy to maintain. However, they rapidly get much more expensive

Birdwatching is a sport that becomes more and more popular every year. In Australia alone there are over 760 species of birds, divided into six categories. Those who enjoy the activity of birding as it is lovingly called, take on several forms. There are weekenders who travel to the wild places on weekends and vacation to see their local aviary friends. Others will travel to different continents, jungles, deserts, and forests to achieve their birding fix.

There are four things every birdwatcher needs, regardless whether they are novice or professional hobbyists:

1. A good pair of binoculars 
2. A field guide to local birds 
3. A journal; and 
4. Perseverance.

Binoculars

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Many people think of microscopes as synonymous with lab coats, complicated research, and rooms full of highly technical equipment. But in fact, a quality microscope is a wonderful tool for anyone with an interest in the natural world, regardless of their background.

Far from being complicated gadgets requiring a high level of training, microscopes are really quite easy to use. While there are a few basic techniques and terms to learn, the principle is as simple as choosing something to examine, placing it on a glass slide, and then adjusting the focus and level of magnification to suit your needs and preferences. Adjusting the focus for maximum clarity can take a little practice, but it’s no more difficult than adjusting binoculars.

There’s a fascinating microscopic world all around you – even inside your own body – and a microscope is a great way to discover it. Every drop of pond water and pinch of garden soil is simply teeming with diverse microbial

If, like me, you've always wanted to watch a meteor shower - then you're in for a treat!

The Orionids Meteor Shower will be visible in Australia between 21-22 October 2014. For those that plan to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to experience this, we have a few observing tips for you:

• Avoid city lights where possible - if you're in the city area, head to a park or somewhere with wide open space without buildings obstructing your view. 
   
• Bring a friend or two or three or ...
   
• Rug up! Wear thick clothing or bring a blanket with you. Trust us, it's going to be cold at 3am in the morning, regardless of which city you're in.
   
• Pack a hot drink in your thermos or flask.
   
• Bring a chair, stool or a rug to sit on while you're waiting for the meteor shower.
   
• Let your

saxon had its inaugural event to view the Blood Moon on 8th October 2014.

The Moon was very shy that night, peeking out of the clouds intermittently throughout the event. Those who persevered were lucky enough to catch the Moon blush during the very brief moment the clouds parted.

Despite this, the energy from the crowd was amazing. Lots of questions were asked and answered, and we hope you enjoyed the informative talk by Graham. We could also see everyone trying out the different scopes and binoculars, with the most common reaction realising that telescopes were actually quite affordable.

We've uploaded a few photos of the event below. You can view the full album at our Facebook page.

We're also running a Facebook competition, so jump on it right now!