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Celestron Upclose 8×21 binoculars review
As with all the Celestron Upclose series, the compact 8×21 set did not disappoint. Unlike many budget binoculars in this price range that come in standard plain packaging, the Celestron Upclose 8x21s come in an attractive and colourful box. … Continue reading
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Binoculars FAQ. What does flat field mean
Often in binocular reviews you will see the words flat field used in the description. So what does flat field mean ?. It simply means that focus is constant across the field of view. With some binoculars you will see … Continue reading
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Ostara Elinor 8×45 binoculars review, by North Lincs Astro
A member of the North Lincs Astronomy group was looking for a high quality pair of binoculars to compliment her telescope. At a recent meeting she looked through larger 50, 56 and 70mm binoculars. However at this meeting date, … Continue reading
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North Lincs Astro club meeting. 5th March 2012
A good turn out of around 25 members attended the 1 year anniversary meeting of the North Lincs Astronomy club. This included 6 new enthusiastic members. Under clear skies, a nice selection of several telescopes and binoculars gave great views … Continue reading
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Are Bridge cameras suitable for digiscoping
Are Bridge cameras suitable for digiscoping ?. Often at the Northern Optics retail outlet, or over the phone, customers will ask this question. As I always say, “I,ll be cruel to be kind” and say that Bridge cameras + digiscoping … Continue reading
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Visionary 8×21 CXv2 binoculars review
The Visionary 8×21 CXv2 has been upgraded for 2012 with a stylish new look. The whole result is a very attractive pair of compact binoculars. Upgrades include re designed body looks, new focus wheel, new fold down eye cups … Continue reading
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Binoculars guide. How to check binoculars for correct collimation
Obviously when you look through binoculars and you see a double image, it clearly means they are out of collimation (both barrels not aligned with each other). But in some occasions the error is very slight, and your eyes compensate … Continue reading
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Visionary Neoma 8×42 binoculars reviews
Visionary Neoma 8×42 binocular customer reviews. Are they suitable for astronomy ? The following short reviews are genuine Internet forum quotes from Visionary Neoma 8×42 owners “Have been out testing out my new Visionary Neoma 8×42’s over the past few nights, had some … Continue reading
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Visionary Neoma 8×42 binocular reviews from forums
Visionary Neoma 8×42 Reviews The following short reviews are genuine customer comments taken from internet forums “Have been out testing out my new Visionary Neoma 8×42’s over the past few nights, had some superb crisp views of one or two … Continue reading
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Ostara Crystalview 2 inch Moon / Skyglow filter
New for 2012 is the 2″ Ostara Moon / Skyglow telescope filter. This is a high quality filter designed to give enhanced Lunar and Planetary views, as well as being a more than useful light pollution filter. Best thing is … Continue reading
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