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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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Visionary Wetland 8×25 binoculars review

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Reviewer

For this review Northern Optics took a look at the Visionary Wetland 8×25 compact binoculars. Priced at around £50, they are aimed at the keen beginner. The outer box is solid, with some images of wildlife and recommended uses. You then … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro meeting 5th June 2017

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Reviewer

Despite the weather, 16 regulars turned up for the North Lincs astro society meeting on Monday 5th June 2017. The night kicked off with Damian giving a brief talk about the constellation Libra the scales. This included the history of … Continue reading →

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Helios Nitrosport 10×42 long eye relief binoculars

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Reviewer

A customer came to the Northern Optics weekend outlet at the Waters` Edge country park, Barton Upon Humber looking for a set of bird watching binoculars suitable for using with spectacles on. After getting the low down from myself on what the … Continue reading →

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Minox DTC 550 wildlife cam

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Reviewer

The Minox DTC nature cam offers 12mp images with the option on 1080p HD video resolution. The invisible IR flash has a range of up to 15m, which is more than enough for passing wildlife in the garden or out … Continue reading →

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Baader Planetarium solar viewers. Reflection free

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Reviewer

The latest Baader Planetarium solar viewers #2459294 feature a new reflection free coating to aid solar viewing. Perfect for Solar eclipses and larger Sun spots. As always with solar glasses they should only be used on their own and not … Continue reading →

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Celestron UpClose G2 8×21 binoculars review #71230

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Reviewer

Here at Northern Optics I have had my first chance to test the Celestron UpClose G2 8×21 binoculars. With a new and more sturdy body and multi-coated objective lenses, it is a step up in quality from the old UpClose model. … Continue reading →

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