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Celestron Skymaster 15×70 Binoculars Review

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Reviewer

The Celestron Skymaster 15×70 binoculars are the preferred choice of many customers looking for a starting point in astronomy. Although I find them easy to hand hold, they do come with a tripod adapter if needed. As for the … Continue reading →

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Celestron Outland X Binoculars

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Reviewer

Released September 2011, the Celestron Outland X binoculars have great features at a price to suit most bird watchers. Boasting BaK-4 prisms, Nitrogen waterproofing, Twist eye cups and Multi coated optics. Yet the prices are only around £49 – £75. … Continue reading →

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Hawke Prostalk 8MP camera

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Reviewer

Hawke Prostalk 8MP stealth camera released September 2011. New flagship model now boasting a quality 8 mega pixel processor. Perfect for high definition stills and movies of wildlife. For more information visit Northern Optics on the link below Buy the new … Continue reading →

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Hawke Frontier 43mm ED Binoculars update

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Reviewer

4/9/2011. The Hawke 8×43 and 10×43 ED binoculars have been updated with new lens covers and focusing gearing ratio, which allows for much faster focusing. The new model prices have been revised to £369.95 – £379.95 Buy Hawke binoculars online … Continue reading →

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New.. Hawke Optics Endurance PC binoculars

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Reviewer

Product update 4/9/2011. The Hawke Optics Frontier PC and Endurance CF have been discontinued. They have been replaced by the new Hawke Endurance PC range of binoculars. Prices £149.95 – £189.95. Available in black or green. 8×32, 10×32, 8×42, … Continue reading →

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Comet C/2009 P1 Garradd with Helios Quantum-4 20×90 Binoculars

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Reviewer

Date 1st Sept 2011. Took out the Helios Quantum-4 20×90 binoculars, hoping to catch my first sighting of Comet Garradd. Was quite esy to find. Just next to Saggita under Collinder 399 (the coathanger). Under light polluted skies the 8th … Continue reading →

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What is a Zoom Binocular

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Reviewer

A pair of binoculars with a zoom feature have the benefit of giving you the choice of many different magnifications on one pair of binoculars. The varying power is altered by moving a small lever near one of the eye … Continue reading →

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Carl Zeiss 8×40 & 10×40 Conquest Binoculars

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Reviewer

Carl Zeiss Conquest 8×40 and 10×40 specs Conquest 8 x 40 T* Universal binoculars with good twilight performance. Conquest 10 x 40 T* Improved detail recognition due to higher magnification. Excellent for birdwatching and nature. 8×40 … Continue reading →

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What does ED glass mean

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Reviewer

ED stands for Extra low Dispersion glass. With this more expensive option you will find that all colours come to exactly the same point of focus. With binoculars and telescopes without ED glass you may notice false colour around the … Continue reading →

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Celestron Ultima 65 Spotting Scope Review

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Reviewer

The Celestron Ultima 65 spotting scope is an ideal alternative if the 80mm version is out of budget. Looks pretty similar to the 80 and 100mm spotters in design. Unlike the larger scopes, it comes with a smaller zoom eyepiece (unlike … Continue reading →

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