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Ostara 1.25″ O-III filter

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Reviewer

The Ostara O-III filter is a more specialised nebula filter compared to some other types. It is specifically for Planetary nebula such as M57, Dumbell and the Eskimo nebula , plus diffuse nebula such as the Swan and Veil.  From … Continue reading →

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Ostara 2″ 30mm SWA (50.8mm) eyepiece review

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Reviewer

Often overlooked by the Ostara 26,32 and 38mm 2″ SWA-70 eyepieces, the Ostara 30mm SWA 2 inch eyepiece is a hidden gem in the middle of the pack. Featuring a very solid 420g body with 5 element fully multi-coated optics, … Continue reading →

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How to change 1.25″ spotting scope eyepieces

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Reviewer

Many modern day spotting scopes now come with a 1.25″ zoom eyepiece as standard. An advantage of this is that many 1.25″ telescope eyepieces can be used on these scopes. The video below shows how to remove and attach eyepieces … Continue reading →

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North Lincs astro meeting 8th January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Reviewer

Peter Rea was the guest speaker for the Jan 2018 meeting at the North Lincs astro society . He gave us an excellent talk on Apollo 15, including the Moon walks and trips in the rover.  As with all Peter,s … Continue reading →

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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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