Monthly Archives: March 2013

Celestron X-Cel LX telescope eyepiece. 1.25″

Available from Northern Optics the Celestron X-Cel LX eyepieces offer fully multi-coated optics at a sensible price within many budgets.  Featuring long eye relief and twist eye cups for spectacle wearers. Threaded to accept standard 1.25″ filters. Available in a range … Continue reading

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How to connect a 1.25″ eyepiece to a Zeiss Diascope

Owners of Zeiss Diascopes can attach standard 1.25″ telescope eyepieces to the scope with the use of a Baader Diascope bayonet 31.7mm (1.25″) ocular adapter. (see image right) To use, simply insert a 1.25″ eyepiece in to the adapter, and … Continue reading

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Celestron t-adapter / 2x barlow fitted to a Canon EOS 1100D

The image to the right shows how to connect a Celestron t-adapter/2x barlow to a Canon EOS DSLR body. A t-ring is needed to connect the adapter and camera body together. Once fitted together, the adapter allows for prime focus … Continue reading

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Ostara 1.25″ Moon and Skyglow filter review.

The following review of the Ostara 1.25″ Moon / Skyglow filter was posted on an internet forum during 2013. “Ok had my first light this Wednesday… I live in a flat and have 30-40 very bright lights facing my balcony. … Continue reading

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Optical Hardware / Ostara PL 20mm eyepiece review

The following Ostara PL 20mm eyepiece review was posted on an internet forum. I have an ostara 20mm plossl in my collection that I picked up recently. I can’t compare it to anything really posh cos I haven’t got anything like … Continue reading

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North Lincs Astro meeting. 4th March 2013

A crisp evening with clear skies was waiting for us at the North Lincs Astro club on Monday 4th March 2013. Was nice to see a couple of first timers. Lets hope they come back for more. Damian gave us a … Continue reading

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