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Skywatcher StarTravel ST80 telescope eyepieces

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Reviewer

Unlike many Skywatcher telescopes including the ST80 OTA (optical tube assembly), the Skywatcher Startravel 80 AZ3 comes with a couple of plossl eyepieces instead of the usual modified achromatic 10mm and 25mm stock eyepieces. These plossl eyepieces come in 12.5mm … Continue reading →

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Hawke Nature-Trek 15x50mm monocular review #35201

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Reviewer

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

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Reviewer

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

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Reviewer

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

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Reviewer

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

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Reviewer

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

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Reviewer

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 →

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Levenhuk zeno visor G1 head magnifier

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Reviewer

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

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Reviewer

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 →

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Levenhuk zeno visor H3 head magnifier overview

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Reviewer

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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