Monthly Archives: January 2012

Visionary Classic 7×50 binoculars review

  The Visionary Classic 7×50 are aimed at the budget end of the market. BaK-7 prisms and standard lens coatings help keep the price down. So straight out the box, you are presented with binoculars that come with standard case and … Continue reading

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Discount binoculars at North Lincs Astro Club

If you are looking for a great deal on selected binoculars and accessories, why not come along to the North Lincolnshire astronomy society on the first Monday of every month. Northern Optics will be present at each evening meeting with … Continue reading

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Visionary HD 8×56 binoculars review

  For the review of the Visionary HD 8×56 , I waited for a dull and over cast day to test their low light capabilities.   First impressions were how compact and light they were for a 56mm pair of binoculars. Although … Continue reading

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Lincoln Astronomy society meeting. Tues 7th Feb 2012

Lincoln Astronomy society meetings in 2012 Tuesday 7th February starting at 7.30pm 2012 The speaker will be Michael Czajkowski of The Open University. His lecture is “Exoplanets. Migration and a New look at the Solar System”   The lecture meetings … Continue reading

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What is a telescope dew cap

A Dew cap is tube extending forward from the front lens of a telescope. It prevents dew from forming on the lens as it cools down, and acts as a sunshade to reduce reflections during the day.

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Kelper Optik H20mm 1.25″ erect image eyepiece review

Decided to give the Kelper Optik H20mm erect image eyepiece a work out. For testing I used a Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 reflector telescope. The targets were street lights and buildings around 5 miles away. Designed more for terrestrial use rather … Continue reading

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Opticron ED-X Binoculars

New for 2012. The Opticron ED-X 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars. Boasting a compact sleek design with outstanding ED optics. Standing only 136mm high, they are similar in size to many 32mm binoculars. The new micro bridge technology, wide wheel focusing … Continue reading

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Opticron Discovery WP PC 10×50 binoculars. Customers review

A recent customer at the Northern Optics retail outlet at the Waters Edge country park was looking for a high quality of 10×42 binoculars. After being quite impressed with a couple of 10x42s, I let him try out the Opticron Discovery … Continue reading

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