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Maplin N50FU flight case

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Reviewer

The Maplin N50FU flight case is the perfect low cost solution for the safe storage of your optical equipment, such as Telescope eyepieces and accessories, cameras, binoculars and many other related products. The sturdy aluminium case comes with a foam … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware webcam adapter

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Reviewer

The Optical Hardware webcam adapter is the ideal low cost solution for taking images through your telescope using a compatible webcam, such as Philips Toucam Pro /Fun, SPC 880, 900 and Vesta Threaded to accept 1.25″ filters, such as the … Continue reading →

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Olivon T800 spotting scope review

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Reviewer

The new Olivon T800 is an updated version of the Olivon T80.  Features a new lightweight body and also accepts 1.25″ astronomical eyepieces.  The ability of accepting 1.25″ eyepieces means you can upgrade to higher magnifications or wider angle low … Continue reading →

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Visionary Wetland 12×42 binoculars

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Reviewer

VISIONARY WETLAND 12×42 BINO OFFERS USABLE EXTRA POWER For use where your subject is small, or at a long distance, the extra power afforded by Visionary’s new 12×42 Wetland binocular can make the image you view more worthwhile. The difference … Continue reading →

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Visionary Classic 10×50 binoculars review (new model)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Reviewer

Please note this is the new 2013 version of the classic design, and not to be confused with the older model still in circulation The 10×50 is a great pair of binoculars for general use and astronomy. BK-7 prisms and … Continue reading →

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Northern Optics review from November 2012

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Reviewer

  Bought a  pair of Opticron Vista LE 10×50’s from Northern Optics  for my nephew for Christmas. I hope he will love them. S/H but look and perform as new! I almost want to keep them for myself!! You know … Continue reading →

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Image of the Sun taken with a Skywatcher 150p

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Reviewer

This amazing image of the Sun was taken by Paul Cotton from the North Lincolnshire astronomy society. Equipment and software used SW150p with baader solar film, philips webcam, 600 frames captured in Sharpcap processed Registax6 Useful links North Lincs Astronomy … Continue reading →

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Image of the Orion Nebula by Charles Thody Photography

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Reviewer

This superb image of the Orion Nebula (M42) was taken by Charles Thody. 16x 90 second images taken with a self modified Canon 450D, through a Celestron C8, with f6.5 focal reducer and CLS clip in light pollution filter. Processed … Continue reading →

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Olivon QB binoculars review

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Reviewer

The Olivon QB binoculars offer no nonsense  high quality optics in a traditional porro prism design. All models give a good flat field for great sharpness across the view. BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics give outstanding brightness and contrast for use in … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro joins the Federation of Astronomical Societies

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Reviewer

As from April 2013, the North Lincolnshire astronomy club became the North Lincolnshire astronomy society after becoming a member of the Federation of Astronomical Societies. The North lincs astro society is a friendly place to meet other astronomers in North … Continue reading →

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