Monthly Archives: November 2012

Hawke Sapphire ED binoculars. 8×25 , 10×25

The Hawke Optics Sapphire binoculars are now available in 8×25 and 10×25. Fully multi-coated optics, ED glass and high grade BaK-4 prisms ensure outstanding results at a very competitive price. Click here to buy from Northern Optics A close focus … Continue reading

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Hawke Optics Nature-Trek open hinged (OH) binoculars

New Hawke Optics Nature-Trek 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars have had a new face lift for 2012. Now available in a new stylish open hinge design. Note that these are for sale alongside the standard Nature-Treks. They are not a replacement. … Continue reading

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Hawke Optics Froniter PC 8×25, 10×25 compact binoculars

The Hawke Frontier compact binoculars are the perfect combination of great optics with strong build quality. Despite being only 300g , they certainly do not feel plasticy . The metal twist eye cups are some of the best I,ve I … Continue reading

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Hawke Premier compact binoculars. New shape for 2012

New for 2012, Hawke have upgraded their popular Premier series with a new body shape. See image right. The Hawke Premier compact binoculars come with 3 choices. 8×25 and 10×25 for general use, and a 12×25 for long distance work … Continue reading

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Skywatcher Light Pollution Filter. Wavelength chart

The Skywatcher light pollution filter helps cut out mercury-vapour light. In other words, the light given off by street and house lights. The end result is that you can cut through the light pollution to aid views of the heavens. … Continue reading

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Optical Hardware binocular tripod adapter

As seen in the BBC Sky at Night magazine, the Optical Hardware binocular tripod adapter is the perfect low cost solution for mounting your porro prism binoculars to a tripod or other mount, such as a mono pod or car widow … Continue reading

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Optical Hardware Red Dot Finderscope

New for 2012 is the Optical Hardware Red Dot Finder scope. The interchangeable base means it can be adapted to fit most telescopes.  £24.99 at the time of release , it represents excellent value for money. Click here to buy … Continue reading

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How to connect a Skywatcher Light Pollution filter to a telescope.

A frequently asked question at Northern Optics is “how do you fit a Skywatcher light pollution filter to a telescope”. The Skywatcher and many other filters screw on to the telescope eyepiece. There are other ways of connecting a filter, but … Continue reading

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North Lincs Astro. Observing session, 16th November 2012

On the 16th November 2012, the North Lincs Astro club will be having an observing session at Ness End, at Far ings nature reserve, Barton Upon Humber. Weather permitting, it will be a great chance to view the heavens. No … Continue reading

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Visionary WP2n Binoculars. New body shape for 2012

The Visionary WP2 has had a face lift with a new body for October 2012. The new model will be called the WP2n. Available in 8×25 and 10×25.  There is no change in price.

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