Monthly Archives: June 2013

Celestron Cavalry 15×70 binoculars. Overview

The Celestron Cavalry are the step up in optical and build quality from the popular 15×70 Skymasters BaK-4 Prisms: Increased contrast and resolution for sharper, more detailed images. Fully Multi-Coated Optics: Increased light transmission through the optical path for brighter … Continue reading

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Barr and Stroud Series-5 binoculars. New for 2013

New for 2013 is the Barr and Stroud Series-5 binoculars. Available in 8×42 and 10×42. Both variants come  with ED or non ED glass. Other features include fully multi-coated optics, phase corrected BaK-4 prisms and nitrogen waterproofing to 1.5m. Both … Continue reading

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Barr and stroud . Sprite mini 8×25 & 10×25 monocular

New for 2013 is the Barr and Stroud Sprite mini monocular. Available in 8×25 and 10×25. Features include a lightweight nitrogen gas filled body with a tough rubber outer.  Bak-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics ensure a high quality view … Continue reading

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Northern Optics and accessories

Northern Optics offer a great range of binoculars and telescope accessories.  A good selection of stock is available for you to try before you buy each weekend at the Waters` Edge visitor centre at Barton Upon Humber , North Lincolnshire , and … Continue reading

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What is a DSO

A DSO stands for Deep Space Oject. A DSO can come in many forms, such as Galaxies, Nebulea and Star clusters. Some targets such as M31 (The Andromeda galaxy) and M42 ( The Orion nebula) can be seen with the naked eye. Most … Continue reading

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Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars review

First impression out the box, are the Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars have a simple uncluttered but functional design. This is not a minus point, as they look very elegant. Picking them up, the feel reassuringly solid and balance nicely in … Continue reading

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Skywatcher PanaView 38mm 2″ (50.8mm) eyepiece. Product overview and specs

The Skywatcher PanaView 38mm eyepiece offers superb optics at a price that defies gravity. With fully multi-coated optics, you get a picture window wide view from this impressive eyepiece. The twist eyecup is smooth throughout, offering just the right user … Continue reading

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