-
-
Recent Posts
- Carl Zeiss Jena 70-210mm f4.5 – 5.6. £10 bargain vintage camera lens
- Viking Kestrel 10×42 ED binoculars. Perfect starter set
- Hawke Marine ED 7×42 vs Endurance ED 8×42. Which is better
- Hawke Endurance 8×42 ED binoculars. Great value sub £300 binoculars
- Visionary Wetland plus 12×32 binoculars review
- Viking universal smart phone adapter review
- Celestron Ultima porro 8×42. A great all round choice
- Hawke Frontier EDX 8×42 binoculars. Still one of the best bird watching binoculars
- Why do my binocular lenses fog up. Cause and a simple solution
- Hawke EDx 8×42 vx Viking Osprey 8×42 FF
Archives
- February 2024
- December 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- March 2023
- November 2022
- October 2022
- July 2022
- March 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- February 2021
- August 2020
- June 2020
- February 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
Categories
- Accessories
- acuter
- Acuter Binocular Reviews
- Baader Planetarium
- Barr & Stroud Binoculars Reviews
- Carl Zeiss Binoculars
- Celestron Binoculars Reviews
- Celestron Spotting Scopes Reviews
- Celestron telescopes
- Celestron Videos
- Eyepieces
- Filters
- Hawke Binocular Reviews
- Hawke monoculars
- Hawke Optics Spotting Scopes
- Helios Binocular Reviews
- Helios monocular
- Hilkinson
- Hints and Tips
- illusion
- Images
- Lenses
- magnifiers
- Meostar
- Minox binoculars
- Monocular Reviews
- News and Blog
- night vision
- Nikon
- Olivon Binocular Reviews
- Olivon spotting scopes
- Olympus
- Opticron Binocular reviews
- Ostara Binoculars Reviews
- Pentax
- Product images
- Product updates
- Skywatcher telescopes
- Spotting Scope Reviews
- steiner
- Telescope Reviews
- Tripods and Mounts
- Useful Resources
- User Guides and Tutorials
- Vanguard
- Viking binoculars
- Viking monocular
- Vintage camera lens
- Visionary Binocular Reviews
- vortex
- Waters` Edge centre sales
- Wildlife photography
Trusts and Societies
Author Archives: Reviewer
New for 2013. Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepiece
New for 2013 is the Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepieces. Available in 2 sizes. 2″ and 1.25/2″ dual fit. Features 8 element lens assembly, fully multi-coated optics, long eye relief and twist eye cups. A massive 70 degree wide field of view … Continue reading
Posted in Eyepieces
Tagged eyepiece, skywatcher
Comments Off on New for 2013. Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepiece
Helios Odyssey-HR 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars
New for 2013 is the Helios Odyssey-HR 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars. Fully multi-coated optics, nitrogen waterproofing and Di-electric BAK-4 phase corrected prisms makes them outstanding value for money. Lightweight (690g) magnesium body makes them perfect for long hiking or bird … Continue reading
Posted in Helios Binocular Reviews
Tagged 10x42, 8x42, binoculars, helios, odyssey
Comments Off on Helios Odyssey-HR 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars
Why does my Celestron Firstscope give an upside down image
If everything is upside down when you use your telescope, don’t be alarmed. Astronomical telescopes are designed to give an upside down or inverted image. This is not a problem when looking at the sky, since orientation relative to the … Continue reading
Posted in User Guides and Tutorials
Tagged celestron, firstscope
Comments Off on Why does my Celestron Firstscope give an upside down image
How to store a Celestron SCT telescope
It’s best to protect your telescope from the elements and bring it inside between observing sessions. Allow the scope to warm up when bringing it inside. Uncover all optics and let the tube and tripod sit in the open. Moisture … Continue reading
Posted in User Guides and Tutorials
Tagged sct, telescope
Comments Off on How to store a Celestron SCT telescope
What is a Newtonian reflector
Newtonians are a type of reflecting telescope. A concave parabolic primary mirror at the back of the telescope collects and focuses incoming light onto a flat secondary (diagonal) mirror that in turn reflects the image out of an opening at … Continue reading
Posted in User Guides and Tutorials
Tagged newtonian, reflector
Comments Off on What is a Newtonian reflector
What does star magnitude mean
Astronomers use a system of magnitudes to accurately measure the brightnesses of astronomical objects. An object is said to have a certain numerical magnitude. The larger the magnitude number, the fainter the object. Each object with an increased number (next … Continue reading
What is a star diagonal
A star diagonal is a prism or mirror set to direct light at a 90-degree angle to the telescope’s optical axis. It’s an ergonomic accessory to make viewing of the sky more convenient and comfortable for objects nearly overhead or … Continue reading
What is a finderscope
A telescope finderscope a small telescope attached to the main telescope optical tube assembly. It is of low power with a wide field of view and assists you in pointing to find objects to observe through the main telescope. Crosshairs … Continue reading
Can you take prime focus photographs through a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope
Using a t-adapter and no eyepiece (prime focus) you can not achieve focus with a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope. This applies for t-adapters with and without a barlow lens attached. To take images with your SLR camera through the … Continue reading
Posted in User Guides and Tutorials
Tagged celestron, regal, spotting scope
Comments Off on Can you take prime focus photographs through a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope
Zeiss Victory HT binoculars
A revolution with up to more than 95% light transmission. Up to more than 95% light transmission – this revolutionary value allows you to experience nature in a whole new dimension. The new VICTORY HT range benefits from an innovative … Continue reading