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Celestron X-cel LX 9mm eyepiece. First Impressions
This is a review of build quality rather than an optics test. I received my Celestron X-cel LX 1.25″ 9mm today. First thing out the box, I noted how well built it was. Not the lightest eye piece in class, … Continue reading
North Lincs Astro 14/10/2011
The North Lincolnshire Astronomy society met up for an informal meeting at the Far ings nature reserve at Barton Upon on the 14th October 2011. At short notice only a few members arrived, but we had a great evening. Equipment … Continue reading
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Digiscoping camera adapter.Price reductions
Price reduction. Large digiscoping adapter. Was £39.99, now £29.99. This great value adapter fits over eye pieces with an outer width of 43-65mm. Perfect for many telescope eye pieces, including 2″ barrel size and many spotting scopes, such as Celestron Ultimas, Hawke … Continue reading
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Where can I try Binoculars in Lincolnshire
Like to try before you buy ?. If you live in North Lincolnshire or nearby in Surrounding counties you can come along to the Waters Edge Visitors centre at Barton Upon Humber each Sunday. Here you will find a knowlegable … Continue reading
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Hawke Premier 8×42 Binoculars Review
The Hawke Premier 8×42 binoculars at first glance to not give any evidence why they have the incredibly low price of £64.95. They feel lightweight yet solid. Nothing feels lose. They look stylish, with twist eye cups and a … Continue reading
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North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society. Members equipment
The North Lincs astro web site now has a page dedicated to members equipment. This page shows some of the telescopes that may be on display and available to look through at each of the meetings. This gives you a … Continue reading
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How to set a Binocular Dioptre Adjustment (right eye setting)
Setting a binocular dioptre (right eye setting) is very easy to do, and takes less than 10 seconds with practice. So why do binoculars have a right eye dioptre wheel ?. Not every ones eyes are exactly the same. So … Continue reading
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North Lincs Astronomy Society 3/10/2011
Had an good evening at the North Lincs Astro club on 3rd Oct 2011. The weather kept us inside for most of the evening. High winds rather than clouds was the problem. Around 13 turned up, and we had a … Continue reading
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Hawke Optics Premier 10×42 Binoculars Review
I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Hawke Optics Premier 42mm binoculars. Nitrogen waterproof , roof prism 10×42 binoculars for just £69.95 ?..Surely they would be poor quality ?..Believe me, you will be knocked back with how good … Continue reading
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Observing Techniques . Cooling down time
If starting out in astronomy , you may have heard of cooling down times . So what does this mean, and what are the benefits. When you first take a telescope outside in to the cool night time air, the … Continue reading
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