Monthly Archives: May 2013

Hawke Optics Panorama ED 20-60×82 spotting scope. Overview and specification

The Panorama ED 20-60×82 is the new flagship spotting scope from Hawke Optics When you require the finest image reproduction at extended distances, ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass is a must. Designed around an optical system using ED glass components, … Continue reading

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Hawke Optics Frontier ED 20-60×85 spotting scope. Overview and specification

Very latest offering from Hawke Optics featuring a radical sleek body design and high grade Fully multi-coated optics with ED glass and Dielectric coated prisms to increase light reflectivity The magnesium alloy bodied Frontier ED Spotting Scope features an impressive … Continue reading

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Can you attach 1.25″ eyepieces to a Celestron Ultima spotting scope

Here at Northern Optics one of the most frequently asked questions is “can you fix 1.25″ on to a Celestron Ultima spotting scope”. Unfortunately the answer is no. The Celestron Ultima 65, 80 and 100 mm ED and non ED all … Continue reading

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Maplin N50FU flight case

The Maplin N50FU flight case is the perfect low cost solution for the safe storage of your optical equipment, such as Telescope eyepieces and accessories, cameras, binoculars and many other related products. The sturdy aluminium case comes with a foam … Continue reading

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Optical Hardware webcam adapter

The Optical Hardware webcam adapter is the ideal low cost solution for taking images through your telescope using a compatible webcam, such as Philips Toucam Pro /Fun, SPC 880, 900 and Vesta Threaded to accept 1.25″ filters, such as the … Continue reading

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Olivon T800 spotting scope review

The new Olivon T800 is an updated version of the Olivon T80.  Features a new lightweight body and also accepts 1.25″ astronomical eyepieces.  The ability of accepting 1.25″ eyepieces means you can upgrade to higher magnifications or wider angle low … Continue reading

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Visionary Wetland 12×42 binoculars

VISIONARY WETLAND 12×42 BINO OFFERS USABLE EXTRA POWER For use where your subject is small, or at a long distance, the extra power afforded by Visionary’s new 12×42 Wetland binocular can make the image you view more worthwhile. The difference … Continue reading

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Visionary Classic 10×50 binoculars review (new model)

Please note this is the new 2013 version of the classic design, and not to be confused with the older model still in circulation The 10×50 is a great pair of binoculars for general use and astronomy. BK-7 prisms and … Continue reading

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Northern Optics review from November 2012

  Bought a  pair of Opticron Vista LE 10×50’s from Northern Optics  for my nephew for Christmas. I hope he will love them. S/H but look and perform as new! I almost want to keep them for myself!! You know … Continue reading

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Image of the Sun taken with a Skywatcher 150p

This amazing image of the Sun was taken by Paul Cotton from the North Lincolnshire astronomy society. Equipment and software used SW150p with baader solar film, philips webcam, 600 frames captured in Sharpcap processed Registax6 Useful links North Lincs Astronomy … Continue reading

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