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Viking Kestrel 8×25 ED binoculars review

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Reviewer

Released in 2022, the Viking Kestrel 8×25 ED binoculars are the latest model in the Kestrel line up. Featuring ED glass and dielectric coated prisms, they give outstanding performance for such a compact set. Despite being lightweight, they feel extremely … Continue reading →

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Viking Osprey 8×42 ED binoculars review

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Reviewer

It was a joy testing the all new Viking Osprey 8×42 ED Flat Field binoculars. These take over (not replacing) from the populat Peregrine 8×42 ED. Offering extreme low levels of chromatic aberration , edge to edge sharpness and zero … Continue reading →

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Celestron Nextar 6SE. A true dual use telescope

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Reviewer

The Celestron Nexstar 6SE has been around for a few years now. But still makes for a great dual use / imaging telescope. The 1500mm focal length makes it perfect for medium to high power views. But with the introduction … Continue reading →

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Acuter Voyager MaK 80 telescope

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Reviewer

Cracking compact MAK 80 telescope to get you started. Simply add a tripod or EQ mount and you are good to go. On testing this spotting scope / telescope, I was amazed by the lack of chromatic aberration. Although the … Continue reading →

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Zeiss Conquest HD 8×42 binoculars

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Reviewer

The Zeiss conquest HD 8×42 binoculars are a premium set of binoculars designed for general use and even wide field astronomy. A wide 128m @ 1000m FOV and long eye relief make for comfortable viewing. The Conquest HD 8×42 are … Continue reading →

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Celestron Nature DX 8x42ED binoculars review

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Reviewer

Looking very similar in design with the small red ring around the focus, the Celestron Nature DX 8x42ED binoculars look like a more compact version of the Regal 8×42 ED. That is where the similarity ends, with the Regal having … Continue reading →

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Celestron Regal FF 8x42ED flat field binoculars review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Reviewer

Before even taking the Celestron Regal 8x42ED FF binoculars out of the box, you know in advance these are solid and well built. Some may say heavy, I say well built. No corners cut with accessories, that include a padded … Continue reading →

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Hilkinson nature line 8x32ED binocular review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Reviewer

Released late 2021, the Hilkinson nature-line 8x32ED binoculars offer remarkable performance for a sub £200 solution. Key features are a lightweight and waterproof polycarbonate body, fully multi-coated ED glass with BaK4 dielectric coated prisms. End results is a delightful wide … Continue reading →

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Celestron astromaster 90EQ review

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Reviewer

The Celestron astromaster 90EQ telescope is often overlooked by the more popular astromaster 130 when it comes to starting out. But with regards specs and optical configuration , it is more suited the Lunar, Planetary and double star observations than … Continue reading →

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Viking Kestrel ED 8×32 binoculars review

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Reviewer

Designed for the serious beginner, the Viking Kestrel 8×32 ED binoculars offer dielectric coated prisms and ED glass for around or just over £200, making them excellent value. Although not the build quality of the higher priced Merlin 8×32 ED, … Continue reading →

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