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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Hawke Nature-Trek 15x50mm monocular review #35201
The higher magnification of the Hawke Nature-Trek 15×50 monocular makes it ideal for long distance subjects such as Plane , Ship spotting as well as distant terrestrial targets. With such high power, holding steady will be an issue. But this … Continue reading
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Baader Microstage II camera adapter #2450330
The latest version of the Baader microstage II camera adapter was been widened to 25mm to allow a secure grip of your telescope or spotting scope eyepiece. Just like the older version it allows you to swing the camera to … Continue reading
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Celestron C90 / 4SE t-adapter #93635-A
The #93635-A allows fitting of a t-ring for prime focus (no eyepiece used) imaging through a Celestron 4SE and C90 (not the current model). The solid metal adapter screws on to the OTA in place of the visual back. With … Continue reading
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Celestron Eclipsmart solar filter
Announced in the UK for 2017 the Celestron eclipsmart solar filter is at first glance a white light filter. But on the inside there is a darker sheet that gives an orange effect. More may be introduced. But at this … Continue reading
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Minox BF 10×25 binoculars review #62032
As with all minox binoculars, the BF 10×25 binoculars feel very solid, yet have an extremely smooth focuser and twist eye cups. The right eye dioptre also moves freely, yet stays in place once set. Handling is very easy. As … Continue reading
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Minox MS 8×25 Macroscope #62206
Unlike many monoculars, the Minox 8×25 macroscope is called so because as well as a high performance monocular, it also makes a useful microscope. The ability to focus 14 inches away makes it a great all round solution for close … Continue reading
Levenhuk zeno visor G1 head magnifier
The Levenhuk G1 magnifier is in effect a 20x mag loupe you can wear like a pair of spectacles. Main benefit is that you are now hands free for a better experience at looking at very close up objects. You … Continue reading
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illusion 7×50 porro prism binoculars
The illusion 7×50 binoculars are a great choice on a budget for astronomy and low light situations. The large 50mm lens and wide 7mm exit pupil allow a lot of light to reach the eye. Low cost, easy to handle … Continue reading
Levenhuk zeno visor H3 head magnifier overview
Unlike the H1 and H2 head magnfiers, the Levenhuk H3 head magnifier comes with 4 interchangeable lenses with varying magnifications, instead of 3 built in ones, as with the H1 and H2. I find this version optically better, and this … Continue reading
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Celestron Firecell power pack
This handy little portable power pack is an affordable 3 in 1 solution. The Celestron Firecell rechargeable power pack gives a steady or flashing light, a 2 hand warmer with 2 settings and a power pack to charge your mobile … Continue reading