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What is a star diagonal

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Reviewer

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 →

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What is a finderscope

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Reviewer

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 →

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Can you take prime focus photographs through a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Reviewer

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 →

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Zeiss Victory HT binoculars

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reviewer

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 →

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Celestron Nightscape 8300 CCD Camera

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reviewer

Quick Overview Uses the famous KAF-8300 CCD that imagers have grown to love, due to the high resolution, low noise, great sensitivity and affordable cost. A large 22.5mm diagonal CCD chip offers 8.3 megapixels of resolution. That means capturing a … Continue reading →

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Celestron Edge HD 8 Optical tube assembly

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reviewer

Quick Overview 8″ EdgeHD Optical Tube Assembly Aluminum Optical Tube Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings 2032 mm focal length (f/10) 40 mm eyepiece included (51x) Visual back allows for use with 1.25″ accessories 9×50 finderscope to help accurately find objects … Continue reading →

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Celestron Cavalry 15×70 binoculars. Overview

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reviewer

The Celestron Cavalry are the step up in optical and build quality from the popular 15×70 Skymasters BaK-4 Prisms: Increased contrast and resolution for sharper, more detailed images. Fully Multi-Coated Optics: Increased light transmission through the optical path for brighter … Continue reading →

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Barr and Stroud Series-5 binoculars. New for 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reviewer

New for 2013 is the Barr and Stroud Series-5 binoculars. Available in 8×42 and 10×42. Both variants come  with ED or non ED glass. Other features include fully multi-coated optics, phase corrected BaK-4 prisms and nitrogen waterproofing to 1.5m. Both … Continue reading →

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Barr and stroud . Sprite mini 8×25 & 10×25 monocular

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Reviewer

New for 2013 is the Barr and Stroud Sprite mini monocular. Available in 8×25 and 10×25. Features include a lightweight nitrogen gas filled body with a tough rubber outer.  Bak-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics ensure a high quality view … Continue reading →

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Northern Optics and accessories

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Reviewer

Northern Optics offer a great range of binoculars and telescope accessories.  A good selection of stock is available for you to try before you buy each weekend at the Waters` Edge visitor centre at Barton Upon Humber , North Lincolnshire , and … Continue reading →

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