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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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Celestron t-adapter / 2x barlow fitted to a Canon EOS 1100D

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Reviewer

The image to the right shows how to connect a Celestron t-adapter/2x barlow to a Canon EOS DSLR body. A t-ring is needed to connect the adapter and camera body together. Once fitted together, the adapter allows for prime focus … Continue reading →

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Ostara 1.25″ Moon and Skyglow filter review.

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Reviewer

The following review of the Ostara 1.25″ Moon / Skyglow filter was posted on an internet forum during 2013. “Ok had my first light this Wednesday… I live in a flat and have 30-40 very bright lights facing my balcony. … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware / Ostara PL 20mm eyepiece review

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Reviewer

The following Ostara PL 20mm eyepiece review was posted on an internet forum. I have an ostara 20mm plossl in my collection that I picked up recently. I can’t compare it to anything really posh cos I haven’t got anything like … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro meeting. 4th March 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Reviewer

A crisp evening with clear skies was waiting for us at the North Lincs Astro club on Monday 4th March 2013. Was nice to see a couple of first timers. Lets hope they come back for more. Damian gave us a … Continue reading →

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