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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Carl Zeiss Binoculars
Carl Zeiss binoculars are binoculars built in Germany with some of the highest standards in build and optical quality. Also after sales service is excellent. Optics feature Zeiss,s own lens coatings that give superb bright images across the field of … Continue reading
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Bird sightings. Target lake, Far ings Nature reserve 30/10/2011
Mute Swans Great crested Grebe Mallard Pochard Tufted Duck Chiloe Wigeon
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North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society meeting 28 / 10 / 2011
The North Lincs Astro club met up for an informal get together on Friday 28th October 2011. We enjoyed good views of many objects. 7 members were in attendance. Scopes used were a Skywatcher 150 Newtonian on a CG-5, a … Continue reading
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Why is the image upside down through my telescope ?
With most Newtonian reflectors, you will find the image is upside down and left / right are also opposite. This is normal and nothing to worry about. This is simply the effect of using mirrors in this layout. It can … Continue reading
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Bird Sightings. Far Ings nature reserve – Target Lake 23/10/2011
Date 24/10/2011 Location. Target Lake, Far ings nature reserve Coots Mallards Teal Pochard Pair of Mute Swans One Great Crested Grebe One Chiloe Wigeon !
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North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society. Meeting dates
The North Lincs Astro society meet approx 7pm , first Monday of every month. On top of this there is also the chance to meet up at short notice for informal viewing sessions. For further details on location, dates, info … Continue reading
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Celestron Astromaster Accessory Kit Review
I tested the new Celestron Astromaster Accessory kit on an Astromaster 70mm refractor. Target was Jupiter low down in the East. Looking at planets low down is a challenge for any telescope, so I thought I,d give it a go. … Continue reading
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Celestron X-cel LX 9mm eyepiece. First Impressions
This is a review of build quality rather than an optics test. I received my Celestron X-cel LX 1.25″ 9mm today. First thing out the box, I noted how well built it was. Not the lightest eye piece in class, … Continue reading
North Lincs Astro 14/10/2011
The North Lincolnshire Astronomy society met up for an informal meeting at the Far ings nature reserve at Barton Upon on the 14th October 2011. At short notice only a few members arrived, but we had a great evening. Equipment … Continue reading
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Digiscoping camera adapter.Price reductions
Price reduction. Large digiscoping adapter. Was £39.99, now £29.99. This great value adapter fits over eye pieces with an outer width of 43-65mm. Perfect for many telescope eye pieces, including 2″ barrel size and many spotting scopes, such as Celestron Ultimas, Hawke … Continue reading
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