Author Archives: Reviewer

Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular 30921 from a customers point of view

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Reviewer

At the Northern Optics weekend display at Barton Upon Humber a customer was looking for a quality compact monocular as a gift idea. After trying a Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular he had no hesitation in purchasing. There is really no other … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance PC 8×32 binoculars HA3942 Customers viewpoint

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Reviewer

A customer came to the Northern Optics weekend display at the Waters` edge visitor centre at Barton Upon Humber looking for a lightweight set of binoculars for general use. After trying a few sets, she chose the Hawke Endurance 8×32 binoculars. … Continue reading →

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Hibaldstow Astronomy society

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Reviewer

Astronomy society based in North Lincolnshire with a passion for all things space. Meet on the last Wednesday of every month in the Methodist church, Hibaldstow, N.Lincolnshire at 7.15pm For more information, see their facebook page HERE Your local telescope and … Continue reading →

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illusion 7×50 WP binocular review. i331349

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Reviewer

After a few enquiries, I though I would give an opinion on the illusion optics WP 7×50 binoculars. These come in a plain white box with standard spec nylon soft case. But unlike many binoculars they come with a large … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro meeting. Monday 4th April 2016

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Reviewer

The North Lincolnshire astronomy society met on Monday 4th April for the monthly meeting. Around 22 of the regulars turned up. The talk was about the latest and upcoming NASA missions, and was kindly given by our resident expert Chris … Continue reading →

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Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular review 30921

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Reviewer

I had the pleasure of testing the Helios Rapide 8×25 monocular this week. Aimed at the budget end of the market, but as you will see in this review it is anything but budget quality. The outer packaging is a … Continue reading →

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Celestron Upclose G2 10×25 binoculars review 71232

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Reviewer

Had my first chance this week to give the Celestron Upclose G2 10×25 binoculars a field test. The Upclose G2 range replaced the old Upclose range. Claimed improvements were upgrade from fully coated to multi-coated optics and an improved build … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher. Ness End farm, Far Ings nature reserve

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Reviewer

Had to wait 40 minutes in the cold and foggy conditions for the resident Kingfisher to arrive at its usual perch at Ness End farm at Far Ings. It was worth the wait, as it gave us a good show … Continue reading →

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Dunnock at the Waters` Edge country park. Barton Upon Humber

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Reviewer

I took this lovely photo of a Dunnock at the Waters` Edge country park. Lighting was very tricky as it was heavily backlit, to the point where I needed to use flash. This sadly over compensated , leaving me with … Continue reading →

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Ostara 6.5mm eyepiece review. OS330618

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Reviewer

As the Ostara Plossl 6.5mm eyepiece is classed as a low-mid priced eyepiece, it seemed only fair to test on a Celestron Astromaster 70mm refractor. This gave a magnification of 138x. For a standard 70mm telescope this would be a … Continue reading →

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