Monthly Archives: December 2012

Ostara 1.25″ 40mm Plossl eyepiece review

To test to 40mm Ostara plossl eyepiece , I used a Visionary Telesto 114mm Newtonian telescope to view the Moon and Jupiter. Conditions were not favourable for the test, due to near by light pollution and a brisk wind. With all … Continue reading

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Visionary porro prism binoculars

  The Visionary B4 porro prism binoculars come in various styles and specs. Four of the most popular are the Classics, B4, HD and Neoma Visionary Classic binoculars. Bk7 prisms and fully coated optics. Designed to give good results for … Continue reading

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New T-rings for Sony NEX, Samsung NX, Nikon-1

Optical Hardware now have T-rings (t-mounts) to fit Sony NEX, Samsung NX and Nikon-1 A t-ring will allow you to fit any of the cameras to T-adapters and other devices that have T-42 x 0.75mm thread. Ideal for digiscoping and … Continue reading

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BBC Stargazing Live 2013. Waters Edge visitors centre, Lincolnshire

On the 8th January 2013, BBC Stargazing live returns to the Waters Edge visitors centre, at Barton Upon Humber, Lincolnshire. The North Lincs Astro club will be in attendance with a selection of telescopes for you to look through and give … Continue reading

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Ostara SWA 2″ (50.8mm) eyepieces

The Ostara 2″ (50.8mm) SWA angle eyepieces are designed to give picture window low-mid power views of the heavens. Available in 26mm, 32mm and 38mm. 2″ only. Great eye relief makes them ideal for spectacle wearers. Fully multi-coated optics for … Continue reading

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North Lincs Astro meeting 3rd December 2012

There was a good gathering at the North Lincolnshire Astronomy club on the 3rd December 2012 meeting. Chris Roche gave a good talk about the speed we are travelling across space. Clear skies for the most part ensured some of … Continue reading

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