Monthly Archives: August 2011

Carl Zeiss 8×40 & 10×40 Conquest Binoculars

        Carl Zeiss Conquest 8×40 and 10×40 specs Conquest 8 x 40 T* Universal binoculars with good twilight performance. Conquest 10 x 40 T* Improved detail recognition due to higher magnification. Excellent for birdwatching and nature.  8×40 … Continue reading

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What does ED glass mean

ED stands for Extra low Dispersion glass. With this more expensive option you will find that all colours come to exactly the same point of focus. With binoculars and telescopes without ED glass you may notice false colour around the … Continue reading

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Celestron Ultima 65 Spotting Scope Review

The Celestron Ultima 65 spotting scope is an ideal alternative if the 80mm version is out of budget. Looks pretty similar to the 80 and 100mm spotters in design. Unlike the larger scopes, it comes with a smaller zoom eyepiece (unlike … Continue reading

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North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society

I am pleased to announce we will be attending the North Lincs Astronomy society meetings on the first Monday of each month. Cost of entry for the public is £3.oo. This includes tea/coffee/refreshments and a ticket for the raffle prize. … Continue reading

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What does Depth of Field mean

Depth of field is the area that is in focus between two point when you look through the eyepiece. For example , when you focus precisely on an object at infinity, you may find that other targets are also in … Continue reading

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Celestron Outland 8×25 Binoculars Review

  As soon as you take the Celestron Outland 8×25 binoculars out the box, you will realise they are bigger than your average 25mm sets. In fact when they are folded, they feel like you are holding a pair of … Continue reading

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Helios Fieldmaster ED 60 DS Spotting Scope

Price breakthrough. Released July 2011 the Helios Fieldmaster ED 60 DS sotting scope can be picked up for under £200. For an ED scope, this is a true bargain. Specs…The new Fieldmaster-ED60DS is perfect for serious birdwatching and nature observations … Continue reading

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Opticron ROR Lens Cleaning Kit Review

The Opticron lens cleaning kit has been upgraded for 2011 with the new fluid, designed to emulsifies particulates, fats and films from the glass. Comes retailed packaged in a cardboard box. Includes a micro fibre cleaning cloth, double headed screwdriver … Continue reading

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Celestron Regal 65 F-ED Spotting Scope Review

When you first take the Celestron Regal 65 F-ED spotting scope out the box, you will notice how solid the build quality is. By no means the lightest spotter on the market.  At 1.8kg, it is the same weight as … Continue reading

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Barr and Stroud Sierra 10×50 Binoculars Review

To test the Sierra 10x50s to the best of their capabilities I purposely waited till dusk. With the Sun having set, I looked in to the shadows of the nearby trees and shrubs. Despite the low light, I could see … Continue reading

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