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Where can I buy telescope accessories in Lincolnshire

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Reviewer

Not everyone likes to shop online. Some prefer to buy over the counter face to face. Northern Optics is the place in North Lincolnshire to buy telescope accessories. So whether you are looking for an eyepiece, balow lens, filter or … Continue reading →

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Hawke Binoculars

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Reviewer

Hawke Optics Binoculars offer a great range to cater for all uses and budgets.  Ultra compact 25mm binoculars , medium 32-43mm up to the heavy 8×56 and 10×56. The larger models are perfect for hunting and low light observations, while … Continue reading →

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Which type of binocular tripod adapter should I buy

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Reviewer

Binoculars are available as either Porro prism or Roof prism options. Most of which accept binocular tripod adapters. But which one should you choose. The choices are standard or slim. Standard tripod adapter. These are typically fine for porro prism … Continue reading →

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Visionary HD 7×50 binoculars review (astronomy)

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Reviewer

With great optics and a wide 7mm exit pupil, the Visionary HD 7×50 binoculars are perfect for low light observing. This means they are ideal for astronomy. BaK-4 prisms and fully multi coated optics give outstanding results. Despite being only … Continue reading →

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Hawke Frontier PC 10×32 binoculars. Customer review

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Reviewer

A couple came to the Northern Optics retail outlet at Barton’s Waters Edge visitors centre with a few requirements. They were looking for a lightweight pair of binoculars for taking abroad. 10x magnification and close focus were on the list of important factors. After trying … Continue reading →

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Ostara 1.25″ Plossl eyepieces. First impressions

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Reviewer

Taking the Ostara 1.25″ plossl eyepieces out of the box for the first time, the first thing I noticed was the build quality. These feel reassuringly weighty in the hands. This is a result of quality materials used.  The rubber … Continue reading →

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What binoculars do I need to see the Andromeda Galaxy

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Reviewer

Away from light pollution under dark skies, you may just be able to see the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with the unaided eye as a small patch of light. A pair of small binoculars such as 7×50 or 10×50 will show it … Continue reading →

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Binoculars for spectacle wearers

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Reviewer

If you need to wear glasses while looking through a spotting scope, telescope or binoculars, you need an eyepiece with whats called long eye relief . Ideally you need this to be 17mm+ to get a comfortable full field of … Continue reading →

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Helios Ultrasport 8×42 binoculars review

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Reviewer

Review of the Helios Ultrasport 8×42 binoculars, courtesy of Birdwatching magazine. “Well the first thing to say about the Ultrasports is just how snugly they fit in the hand – they’re pretty compact for 8×42’s, they feel light (and they … Continue reading →

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Helios Nirvana-ED 8×42 binoculars review

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Reviewer

Review of the Helios-ED 8×42 binoculars. Courtesy of Birdwatch Magazine. “The 675g of glass, magnesium and rubber – not forgetting the Argon gas filling – combine to form a binocular which I found light, compact and easy to operate….Slick mechanics … Continue reading →

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