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Hawke Frontier ED X binoculars. Key features

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Reviewer

  Available from Northern Optics the Hawke Frontier ED X binoculars come in two popular sizes, 8×42 and 10×42, with green or grey options. The new lightweight  rubber coated magnesium alloy chassis only weighs 692g (8x version), making them ideal for … Continue reading →

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Hawke Frontier ED 8×43 binoculars. Easy to handle comment from a customer

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Reviewer

A customer came to the Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` edge visitor centre, Lincs, looking for a replacement set of binoculars for his trusty older set. Having heard about how good the Hawke brand are, Northern Optics, being the … Continue reading →

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North Lincolnshire astronomy society. Monthly meetings

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Reviewer

The North Lincs astro society meet once a month at the Far Ings Nature reserve, Far Ings road, Barton Upon Humber DN18 5RG. These meetings take place on the 1st Monday of each month. Unless it falls on a Bank … Continue reading →

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How to connect a t-ring to a Skywatcher Evoguide 50 ED guide scope

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Reviewer

The new Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED guide-scope also makes for a great wide field OTA for prime focus photography. This video demonstration shows how easy it is to connect a t-ring.

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Hawke Frontier ED 8×43 binoculars. A modern classic

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Reviewer

Since being replaced by the Hawke Sapphire and Frontier ED-X range, the Hawke Frontier ED 8×43 remain a quality set of binoculars compared to many of the latest model. Could they be classed as a modern day classic. Here are … Continue reading →

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North Lincs astro meeting 5th November 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Reviewer

Paul Money was the guest speaker at the North Lincs astro society meeting on Monday 5th Nov 2018. Despite a few no doubt enjoying bonfire night with their families, a good turn out of 20 were treated to an excellent … Continue reading →

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Hawke Nature Trek 8×42 binoculars. Customers choice for general use

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Reviewer

A customer who visited the Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` edge visitor centre at Barton Upon Humber, Lincolnshire was very happy with his purchase of the Hawke Nature-Trek 8×42 binoculars. After trying the smaller 8×32 and 10x32s, the … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance ED 12×50 binoculars. Ideal for long distance viewing

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Reviewer

Always good to see returning customers at the Northern Optics weekend outlet. Some time ago a keen bird watcher bought a set of Hawke Endurance (old model) 8×32 binoculars which gave a sharp wide view. But needed a second set to … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance ED 8×32 binoculars. Customer purchase Oct 2018

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Reviewer

A customer came to the Northern Optics outlet at Barton Upon Humber asking about High definition (HD) binoculars. I explained that some budget binoculars often call their optics HD, so can be misleading. I mentioned that ED glass is more … Continue reading →

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LevenHuk Zongo 80 telescope carry case

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Reviewer

The Levenhuk zongo 80 telescope case has been a popular product for the members of the North Lincs astro society when Northern Optics pays a visit with the regular display of astro goodies. So if the Zongo-80 gets the seal … Continue reading →

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