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Skywatcher EQ3-2 polar finder scope 20116

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher 20116 EQ3-2 polar finderscope is designed to aid polar alignment for accurate visual and photographic tracking. The EQ3-2 mount does not come with this accessory as standard. Very high grade optics give a clear view Available to purchase … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware 1.25″ 12.5mm illuminated reticle eyepiece

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Reviewer

The Optical Hardware 12.5mm illuminated eyepiece is an absolute must have for digital imaging Ideal for Accurate Polar Alignment. Well Suited for Use With Off-Axis Guiders for Centering and Guiding of Stars Adjustable Red LED Light Brightness Control to Illuminate … Continue reading →

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Maplin N50JU triple pack flight case

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Reviewer

The Maplin N50JU triple pack aluminium flight case is quoted as being ideal for engineering tools. But on tested we found it ideal for binoculars. We were easily able to accommodate each case for a range of binoculars from 42mm … Continue reading →

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Ostara 2″ 26mm, 32mm , 38mm SWA-70 eyepieces

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Reviewer

The Ostara 2″ SWA-70 are designed to give picture window wide field of views if the night sky. Available in focal lengths of 26mm 32mm and 38mm there is a good range of choices. Each has long eye relief for … Continue reading →

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Ostara FF 27mm v Celestron X-Cel 25mm v Ostara ED 21mm eyepiece shootout

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Reviewer

Have just done my own little wide field eyepiece shoot-out. This was following a request from a customer looking for a good wide angle E/P for his Olivon T800 spotting scope that he purchased from us. I tested on an … Continue reading →

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I can not see anything through my telescope

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Reviewer

“I can not see anything through my telescope”. This is a frequent comment I receive from unhappy budding astronomers. Usually it is after they have bought a cheap telescope from a catalogue shop, or a camera shop that may not … Continue reading →

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Celestron piggy back mount for SCT #93609

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Reviewer

The Celestron #93609 piggyback mount allows fitting of any camera “piggyback” to your celestron SCT OTA. The clever design allows the starpointer / finderscope to be fitted at the same time. This is very useful for wide field imaging. Note … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher 2x deluxe 1.25″ barlow lens

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher 1.25″ 2x deluxe barlow lens is a great lens for both visual and photographic use. As a barlow lens, it has a solid build quality and a multi-coated doublet lens for very good results in the mid to … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware budget 1.25″ 3x barlow

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Reviewer

The Optical Hardware 3x budget barlow is designed to triple the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece. As the title suggests this is at the budget end. Very basic single lens gives a much softer image than multi-coated equivalents with more … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher 1.25″ 6mm UWA 58 deg Planetary eyepiece

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Reviewer

Sitting nicely in the mid range of the Skywatcher UWA 58 deg Planetary eyepiece range is the 6mm option. This is a sensible mid-high power eyepiece that will give 166.6x magnification on a 1000mm focal length telescope, or over 300x … Continue reading →

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