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Do Ostara Elinor binoculars have twist eye cups

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Reviewer

Earlier models of the Ostara Elinor binoculars had tough fold down  eye cups. This was changed to good quality twist eye cups in later versions (as shown in the image right). Despite this change, there was no change in price. The … Continue reading →

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Helios NatureSport-Plus WA 10×50 binoculars review

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Reviewer

The Helios NatureSport-Plus WA 10×50 binoculars offer excellent optics for Under £100 (price correct at time of review).  First thing out the box you will notice how light they feel, yet sturdy. Handling is excellent, with a grippy feel and over … Continue reading →

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North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society. New website

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Reviewer

The North Lincs Astro society now has a new website HERE . The new look website gives to up to date news on the latest meeting dates and location. Also on the website are sections for member photographs and contact details … Continue reading →

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Hawke Optics Sapphire ED 8×42 binoculars

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Reviewer

The Hawke Sapphire ED 8×42 binoculars offer a step up in optical quality from the superb Frontier ED range, with the addition of dielectric coated prisms. The end result is remarkable image brightness and sharpness from just a 42mm objective. … Continue reading →

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Celestron Nature 8×42 binoculars

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Reviewer

The Celestron Nature 8×42 roof prism binoculars give great results for an outstanding price. Although they do not come with phase corrected prisms, you still get a bright and clear view from the BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics. Handling … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astronomy Society. Meeting, 8th April 2013

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Reviewer

Despite the cloudy skies ending any hope of getting some viewing done, there was a good turn out at the North Lincs Astro society meeting at The Far Ings nature reserve on Monday 8th April 2013. The opportunity was taken to … Continue reading →

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What is the widest crater on the visible side of the Moon

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Reviewer

The largest crater we can see on the Moon from the Earth is Clavius. At 225 km wide and 35 km deep, it is a truly massive crater that would cover a large part of the UK. Binoculars show it … Continue reading →

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Opticron Trailfinder 8×32 binoculars. New for 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Reviewer

The Opticron Trailfinder 8×32 binoculars are the latest edition to the trailfinder series. Boasting a wide 131m @ 1000mm field of view and good eye relief. Weight is only 527g. Fully multi-coated optics , phase corrected and BaK-4 prisms for … Continue reading →

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Celestron X-Cel LX telescope eyepiece. 1.25″

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Reviewer

Available from Northern Optics the Celestron X-Cel LX eyepieces offer fully multi-coated optics at a sensible price within many budgets.  Featuring long eye relief and twist eye cups for spectacle wearers. Threaded to accept standard 1.25″ filters. Available in a range … Continue reading →

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How to connect a 1.25″ eyepiece to a Zeiss Diascope

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Reviewer

Owners of Zeiss Diascopes can attach standard 1.25″ telescope eyepieces to the scope with the use of a Baader Diascope bayonet 31.7mm (1.25″) ocular adapter. (see image right) To use, simply insert a 1.25″ eyepiece in to the adapter, and … Continue reading →

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