Author Archives: Reviewer

Skywatcher EQM-35 pro synscan GOTO mount #20980

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Reviewer

The new modular design of the Sky-Watcher EQM-35 computerised mount is suitable for use at home or on the move. Leave fully set up for use at your address, or when on travels you can remove the DEC Axis together with … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Evostar 72ED short tube refractor #10201

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Reviewer

Not to be confused with the Skywatcher Evostar 80/100/120 ED telescopes, the 72ED comes with a different lens configuration with Schott glass used for the crown element. The short focal length 420mm f5.8 is designed to give edge to edge … Continue reading →

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StarGazingLincs blog 2018

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Reviewer

Was very kind of Paul Cotton from the East Lincs astronomy society to invite Northern Optics to attend StaGazingLincs 2018 as the optics trader for the event. It was a very well attended event with lots to do to keep … Continue reading →

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North Lincs astro meeting 5th March 2018

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Reviewer

Chris Roche gave an excellent talk called Why is the Sun hot at the North Lincs astro society at Barton Upon Humber, Far ings nature reserve for the March 2018 meeting. As always Chris gives a very informative talk with a … Continue reading →

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Celestron Regal M2 80mm spotting scope. Blog 25.2.18

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Reviewer

A customer came to the Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` Edge visitor centre at Barton Upon Humber looking for a premium spotting scope for viewing coastal wildlife. Without hesitation they chose our Celestron Regal M2 80mm twin eyepiece … Continue reading →

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Field Optics 5 in 1 lens cleaning kit

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Reviewer

Claimed to be the smallest 5 in 1 lens cleaning kit, the Field Optics POCK pocket optics cleaning kit is a true cleaning kit in miniature. Made in the USA and includes 1x 100% Goats hair mini brush 1x Lens cleaning … Continue reading →

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Helios Nitrosport 8×26 binoculars. Northern Optics blog 10.2.2018

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Reviewer

We often find at the Northern Optics weekend display , given the choice of 8x and 10x with the same make and model of binocular, most people go for the 8x. This this exactly what one of our customers did … Continue reading →

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Celestron Cypress 10×25 binoculars. Northern Optics blog 15.2.2018

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Reviewer

The Celestron Cypress binoculars were the Optics of choice when a customer came to the Waters` Edge visitor centre Northern Optics weekend display at Barton Upon Humber. Other sets tried in the similar price range were compact 8×25 , 8×26 … Continue reading →

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Ostara Elinor 8×45 binoculars. Northern Optics blog 11.2.18

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Reviewer

Today a customer came to the Northern Optics weekend outlet looking for a set of 8x or 10x binoculars for general use. But just to prove many people still like traditional style porro prisms designs, he was not interested in … Continue reading →

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Sky-watcher Evoguide 50mm ED glass guidescope

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Reviewer

The new Skywatcher Evoguide ED 50 guidescope offers remarkable performance at a very attractive price point. Features the renowned Ohara S-FPL53 glass for the ED element for a crisp , bright view with virtually no chromatic aberration. The short focal length … Continue reading →