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What is a telescope dew cap

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Reviewer

A Dew cap is tube extending forward from the front lens of a telescope. It prevents dew from forming on the lens as it cools down, and acts as a sunshade to reduce reflections during the day.

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Kelper Optik H20mm 1.25″ erect image eyepiece review

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Reviewer

Decided to give the Kelper Optik H20mm erect image eyepiece a work out. For testing I used a Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 reflector telescope. The targets were street lights and buildings around 5 miles away. Designed more for terrestrial use rather … Continue reading →

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Opticron ED-X Binoculars

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012. The Opticron ED-X 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars. Boasting a compact sleek design with outstanding ED optics. Standing only 136mm high, they are similar in size to many 32mm binoculars. The new micro bridge technology, wide wheel focusing … Continue reading →

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Opticron Discovery WP PC 10×50 binoculars. Customers review

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Reviewer

A recent customer at the Northern Optics retail outlet at the Waters Edge country park was looking for a high quality of 10×42 binoculars. After being quite impressed with a couple of 10x42s, I let him try out the Opticron Discovery … Continue reading →

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What is a Globular Cluster

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Reviewer

A Globular Cluster a very old, large, dense cluster of stars, bound by gravity. Many form spherical clouds around galaxies. Our galaxy is surrounded by at least 130 globular clusters. Messier 13 (M13) in Hercules is a fine example that is visible … Continue reading →

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What is a Celestial Sphere

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Reviewer

A Celestial Sphere is a imaginary ball with the Earth at its centre. All astronomical bodies, disregarding their true distance, are assigned a two-dimensional location on the surface of this ball.

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What is a Celestial Sphere

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Reviewer
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North Lincs Astro. Latest news

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Reviewer

The North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society has now added a latest news page.  Keep checking the link below for all the latest from the society. North Lincs Astro Website  

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Opticron Countryman BGA HD binoculars

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Reviewer

New for 2012, the Opticron Countryman has been upgraded with superior optics compared to the old model. Available now. Attractive pricing. Image shows the 8×32 version The new Opticron Countryman BGA HD series binoculars are designed and built to deliver … Continue reading →

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BBC Stargazing Live at the Waters` Edge Visitors Centre. 16th Jan 2012

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Reviewer

North Lincs Astro have teamed up with The Waters Edge Country Park and the Lincolnshire Wildlife trust to host a great event in conjunction with BBC star gazing live. Date. January 16th 2012. 6pm till late Location. Waters` Edge Visitors … Continue reading →

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