Monthly Archives: October 2012

Far Ings Nature reserve. Bird sightings 20th October 2012

Location. Far Ings nature reserve, Barton Upon Humber Date 20th October 2012 Mute Swan Great Crested Grebe (summer and winter) Little Grebe Moorhen Coot Teal Gadwall Gulls Redshank Tufted Duck Mallard

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New Product. Skywatcher 5-position filter wheel (1.25″)

New for 2012 is the Skywatcher 5 position filter wheel. Allows up five 1.25″ filters to be fitted at any one time. Ideal for both visual and photographic use. Please note that you will need an extra 20mm of inward … Continue reading

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Hawke Endurance 65ED spotting scope. How to attach an SLR camera

To attach an SLR or DSLR camera body to the Hawke Endurance 65ED spotting scope, you will need a small adapter ring (part number HX3729) and a T-ring. To fix to the spotting scope , unscrew the eyepiece twist eye cup anti-clockwise … Continue reading

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North Lincolnshire astro club location

The North Lincs Astro club meet at the Far Ings Nature reserve on the first Monday of every month. Click HERE for directions and more information.  

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Waters Edge country park. Bird sightings. 7th October 2012

Bird sightings near the Waters Edge visitors centre. Date 7/10/2012 Location. Main lake next to the visitors centre Good numbers of Mallard, Coot , Moorhens, Redshank and Gulls One pair of Teal 1x Wigeon 1x Kingfisher !!! www.watersedgecountrypark.org  

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Ostara 1.25″ Barlow Lens. New for 2012

New for 2012 is the Ostara 1.25″ barlow lens. Available in 2x and 3x. Features a high quality achromatic doublet lens.  Sturdy metal construction with a new eye catching modern design. Complete with lens caps. Image shows the 2x version … Continue reading

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Can you change the eyepieces on Helios Apollo binoculars

The Helios Apollo range of binoculars have eyepieces that are threaded to accept 1.25″ astronomical filters. The eyepieces themselves can not be changed. The Helios Apollo binoculars are available in 7×50, 10×70, 15×70, 20×110 and 25×110. Image shows the 7×50 … Continue reading

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