Author Archives: Reviewer

How do I focus a Skywatcher finderscope

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Reviewer

Straight out the box, some of the Skywatcher finderscopes are not quite focused on infinity. Focusing is a simple procedure that does not take long. This applies to the range of finders that come in straight , angled, 6×30 and … Continue reading →

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Fotomate VT-5006 tripod. Ideal for a Celestron C90 Mak

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Reviewer

A customer came to our Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` Edge country park and visitor centre looking to buy a tripod suitable for his Celestron C90 Mak spotting scope / telescope. It needed to be capable of holding it steady so … Continue reading →

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Ostara Moon / Skyglow filter video review

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Reviewer
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Olivon PC 8×42 binoculars video review

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Reviewer
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Visionary Wetland 8×25 binoculars video review

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Reviewer
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Skywatcher Panaview eyepiece video review

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Reviewer
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Olivon PC3 8×26 binoculars video review

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Reviewer
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North Lincs astro meeting 3rd July 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Reviewer

19 of the regulars were present at the North Lincs astro society meeting for the July 2017 get together at Far Ings visitor centre. We got there early to get some stunning views of the Sun through the club solar telescope. … Continue reading →

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Hawke Premier 12×25 vs Visionary Wetland 8×25 binoculars review

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Reviewer

OK, 12×25 vs 8×25 compact binoculars is not an exact like for like comparison, but for different reasons two customers on the same day picked one then the other at the Northern Optics weekend display when we was present with our … Continue reading →

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Baader fringe killer #2458370

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Reviewer

The Baader Planetarium fringe killer is a low cost solution for reducing colour fringing while retaining colour balance. Can be used for both Planetary and Solar use (with Baader solar filter or film) Offering the brightest image of all colour … Continue reading →

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