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Olivon TR154-11 tripod review

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Reviewer

To put the Olivon TR-154-11 through its paces, I used a pair of 100mm binoculars. A pair of binoculars weighing 4.7kgs should be a test for any tripod. The TR-154 was up to the job. The TR-154 comes packaged … Continue reading →

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Olivon TR-150 tripod (leg section) review

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Reviewer

Today was my first chance to check the build quality of the Olivon TR-150 tripod (leg section). Before opening the box, I got my first surprise. Feels much more heavy (a good thing) than I was expecting. Opening the box … Continue reading →

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New Skywatcher AZ-GOTO telescope spec

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012. The Skywatcher Synscan AZ GOTO telescopes listed below are now being supplied as standard with a x2 Barlow lens. All prices remain unchanged. The x2 Deluxe Achromatic Barlow (with T-thread) is included with all below models except … Continue reading →

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Hawke Premier 8×42, 10×42 binoculars. Now available in Camo

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Reviewer

New to the Hawke Optics Premier 10×42 and 8×42 binoculars range is the Camo version. This new stylish body will compliment your camo gloves and clothes , and aid being able to see, without being seen. Or you could purchase … Continue reading →

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Hawke Nature-Trek 7×30 binoculars. Customer review

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Reviewer

A customer came to the Northern Optics retail outlet with £60-£80 to spend on a general use pair of binoculars. Despite trying more expensive 8×42 and 8×25 binoculars, they were drawn back to the Hawke Nature-Trek 7×30 binoculars. Not because they … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS OTA. New product for 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Reviewer

The new Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS OTA is the latest in the line up. It uses the same high quality mirror as the 130P, but has been upgraded with a dual speed 10:1 focuser, and a slightly shorter tube to … Continue reading →

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Skwatcher Sky Panorama eyepiece. New product for 2012

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Reviewer

New product for 2012. Skywatcher Sky Panorama ultra wide eyepiece. The new Sky Panorama 7-element ultra wide angle eyepieces offer incredible performance and features in their class. The wide 82° field of view provides an amazing immersive viewing experience … Continue reading →

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Ostara Crystalview Moon / Skyglow filter 1.25″. New for 2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012, the Ostara 1.25″ Moon and Skyglow filter. Designed to enhance Lunar & Planetary views, as well as being a useful light pollution filter. High quality metal frame, with padded hard case. Superb value for money Now available in 1.25″ … Continue reading →

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Ostara Elinor 8×45 Binoculars. Customer review

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Reviewer

A customer visiting the Northern Optics retail outlet was looking for a good quality pair of binoculars with a wide field of view and be able to get a full field with spectacles on. The moment the customer picked … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro meeting . 4th June 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Reviewer

Around 15 members turned up for the North Lincolnshire Astronomy meeting on the 4th June, 2012. The long days meant we could do some solar observing. Telescopes and binoculars used for solar were a Celestron Astromaster 70, Orion Optics newtonian, … Continue reading →

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