Monthly Archives: November 2011

Barr & Stroud 8×42 Sierra Binoculars. What customers think

At Northern Optics retail outlet at Barton’s Waters Edge Visitors centre, a customer was looking for a quality pair of general use binoculars in the £100 – £150 range. After trying several pairs, they opted for the Barr and Stroud … Continue reading

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Skywatcher Quattro-8S. Sky at Night group test winner. November 2011

The superb Skywatcher Quattro-8S telescope OTA has beat all the opposition to win best in class in the November 2011 Sky at Night magazine.  Designed for fast focal ratio photography. But also excellent for visual use. Superb value for money    

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Hawke Prostalk 3MP day/night camera price reduction

Update 19/11/2011. The Hawke prostalk can be bought for a limited time for just £99.95. This represents a massive saving on the RRP of £159.95.  Its like having Autumn watch or Spring watch in your own back garden for less … Continue reading

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Opticron Tracker 670 Laser Rangefinder. New model

The old Opticron 660 laser rangefinder has been replaced with the new 670 version for 2011, featuring a new sleek design. Ideal for a range of uses from golf to hunting. Comes with a 2 year warranty. As well as … Continue reading

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Opticron Aspheric WA 8×40 Binoculars. Group test winner

The Opticrn Aspheric WA 8×40 binoculars have been awarded group test winners in the BBC Sky at Night magazine , November 2011. They beat all the opposition in the 8×40 mid priced class for use on astronomical targets. Excellent value … Continue reading

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Opticron Aspheric LE WP 8×25, 10×25 Binoculars. New model

The Opticron Asperic LE WP 8×25 and 10×25 binoculars have been updated for November 2011 with a new focus wheel and bespoke neoprene carry case. Optics remain the same.

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Celestron X-Cel 25mm eyepiece

New to the Celestron X-Cel 1.25″ eye piece range is the X-Cel 25mm. Upgraded from the previous models with twist eye cups and improved design.  ED glass and long eye relief for spectacle wearers Click here to buy  

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Digiscoping with a Hawke Nature Trek spotting scope

These methods apply to the Hawke Nature Trek 80mm & 100mm ED or non ED and the 65mm ED versions. For compact cameras (not bridge) use the Hawke large digiscoping adapter. Item number 3723. This simply clamps to the spotting … Continue reading

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Opticron Explorer WA 8×42 , 10×42 binoculars

New for November 2011, the Opticron Explorer 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars have been completely re designed in a lighter body, and a wider field of view compared to the older model. The all-new optical system comprises complex multi-element eyepieces that … Continue reading

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North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society. Meeting 7th November 2011

Despite the clouds around 14 turned up at the North Lincs Astro club 7/11/2011. Three new members came along to their first meeting. One of which brought his own Skywatcher 6″ reflector to gain knowledge on how to set the scope up and learn out … Continue reading

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