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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Skywatcher USB to serial connector (RS232) cable 20308
The Skywatcher USB to serial connector connects to the SynScan handset firmware update cable allowing connection to a USB port on a laptop. Length is 1.5 metres. Compliant with USB 1.1 and windows operating systems XP, 7,8,10. Driver may need … Continue reading
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Celestron RSR binocular tripod adaptor 82030
The Celestron RSR adaptor allows you to fit a red dot finder such as the celestron starpointer and starpointer-pro to many binoculars. A no tool set up for ease of use. All you need to so it align the RDF … Continue reading
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Celestron ExplorerScope 80AZ telescope 22102
The Celestron ExploraScope 80AZ is a great starter telescope for the beginner. The mount seems to be an evolution of the powerseeker AZ range with a slow motion rod along the side. At the time of this overview the focal … Continue reading
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Helios Lightquest-HR 10×50 binoculars overview 30141
An 8 elements in 5 groups eyepiece lens assembly is just one standout feature of the new Helios Lightquest-HR 10×50 binoculars. This ensures edge to edge quality with comfortable viewing with or without spectacles on. Another clever addition is caged … Continue reading
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North Lincolnshire astronomy society meeting. October 2016
The North Lincs astro society were delighted to welcome 2 guests who had travelled all the way from Preston to visit our club. While most members stayed indoors attending the AGM, our two special guests were kept occupied outside with … Continue reading
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Ostara Elinor 12×50 binoculars for birdwatching
So are the 12×50 Ostara Elinor binoculars suitable for bird watching. I would normally recommend for plane / ship spotting or long distance terrestrial. But recently a customer came to the Northern Optics weekend display at Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire … Continue reading
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