Monthly Archives: June 2015

Barr and Stroud Sahara 8×25 vs 10×25 binoculars comparison

I had the chance today to test the subtle differences between the Barr and Stroud Sahara 8×25 and 10×25 binoculars. For starters they came in a different design of box. The 10x came in a largely white box with the … Continue reading

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Celestron Omni 2x barlow lens (1.25″) First impressions on quality

Celestron Omni 1.25″ 2x barlow lens Doubles the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece without losing any eye relief Compared to our standard Celestron 2x Barlow, the Omni version has fully multi-coated optics for maximum light transmission with reduced loss in … Continue reading

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First chance to look at the new Helios Aquila MS binoculars

In an increasingly popular size, the recent ranges of porro prism 32mm binoculars are a great choice, in-between the standard 42mm porro prisms and 25mm roof prism designs. Aimed at general use and birdwatching, these mid sized binoculars are easly … Continue reading

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Celestron Power Seeker 80 AZS. Testing prime focus photography

I have had a chance to test the prime focus performance of the Celestron powerseeker 80 AZ.. To connect a DSLR camera, you simply attach a t-ring to the telescope focuser..There is a t-thread on the scope, so no need … Continue reading

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