Author Archives: Reviewer

Optical Hardware binocular tripod adapter

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Reviewer

As seen in the BBC Sky at Night magazine, the Optical Hardware binocular tripod adapter is the perfect low cost solution for mounting your porro prism binoculars to a tripod or other mount, such as a mono pod or car widow … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware Red Dot Finderscope

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 is the Optical Hardware Red Dot Finder scope. The interchangeable base means it can be adapted to fit most telescopes. £24.99 at the time of release , it represents excellent value for money. Click here to buy … Continue reading →

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How to connect a Skywatcher Light Pollution filter to a telescope.

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Reviewer

A frequently asked question at Northern Optics is “how do you fit a Skywatcher light pollution filter to a telescope”. The Skywatcher and many other filters screw on to the telescope eyepiece. There are other ways of connecting a filter, but … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro. Observing session, 16th November 2012

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Reviewer

On the 16th November 2012, the North Lincs Astro club will be having an observing session at Ness End, at Far ings nature reserve, Barton Upon Humber. Weather permitting, it will be a great chance to view the heavens. No … Continue reading →

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Visionary WP2n Binoculars. New body shape for 2012

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Reviewer

The Visionary WP2 has had a face lift with a new body for October 2012. The new model will be called the WP2n. Available in 8×25 and 10×25. There is no change in price.

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Far Ings Nature reserve. Bird sightings 20th October 2012

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Reviewer

Location. Far Ings nature reserve, Barton Upon Humber Date 20th October 2012 Mute Swan Great Crested Grebe (summer and winter) Little Grebe Moorhen Coot Teal Gadwall Gulls Redshank Tufted Duck Mallard

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New Product. Skywatcher 5-position filter wheel (1.25″)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 is the Skywatcher 5 position filter wheel. Allows up five 1.25″ filters to be fitted at any one time. Ideal for both visual and photographic use. Please note that you will need an extra 20mm of inward … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance 65ED spotting scope. How to attach an SLR camera

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Reviewer

To attach an SLR or DSLR camera body to the Hawke Endurance 65ED spotting scope, you will need a small adapter ring (part number HX3729) and a T-ring. To fix to the spotting scope , unscrew the eyepiece twist eye cup anti-clockwise … Continue reading →

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North Lincolnshire astro club location

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Reviewer

The North Lincs Astro club meet at the Far Ings Nature reserve on the first Monday of every month. Click HERE for directions and more information.

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Waters Edge country park. Bird sightings. 7th October 2012

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Reviewer

Bird sightings near the Waters Edge visitors centre. Date 7/10/2012 Location. Main lake next to the visitors centre Good numbers of Mallard, Coot , Moorhens, Redshank and Gulls One pair of Teal 1x Wigeon 1x Kingfisher !!! www.watersedgecountrypark.org