Category Archives: Eyepieces

Ostara 1.25″ FF (flat field) eyepieces

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Reviewer

The Ostara FF range of eyepieces offer great quality optics at an affordable price. First thing out the box you will notice the solid construction. Fully multi-coated optics and great internal baffling give excellent colours and contrast. As the FF … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware 1.25″ 12.5mm illuminated reticle eyepiece

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Reviewer

The Optical Hardware 12.5mm illuminated eyepiece is an absolute must have for digital imaging Ideal for Accurate Polar Alignment. Well Suited for Use With Off-Axis Guiders for Centering and Guiding of Stars Adjustable Red LED Light Brightness Control to Illuminate … Continue reading →

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Ostara 2″ 26mm, 32mm , 38mm SWA-70 eyepieces

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Reviewer

The Ostara 2″ SWA-70 are designed to give picture window wide field of views if the night sky. Available in focal lengths of 26mm 32mm and 38mm there is a good range of choices. Each has long eye relief for … Continue reading →

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Ostara FF 27mm v Celestron X-Cel 25mm v Ostara ED 21mm eyepiece shootout

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Reviewer

Have just done my own little wide field eyepiece shoot-out. This was following a request from a customer looking for a good wide angle E/P for his Olivon T800 spotting scope that he purchased from us. I tested on an … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher 1.25″ 6mm UWA 58 deg Planetary eyepiece

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Reviewer

Sitting nicely in the mid range of the Skywatcher UWA 58 deg Planetary eyepiece range is the 6mm option. This is a sensible mid-high power eyepiece that will give 166.6x magnification on a 1000mm focal length telescope, or over 300x … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Myriad 9mm MWA-100° Eyepiece (2″/1.25″)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Reviewer

Skywatcher Myriad 9mm MWA-100° Eyepiece (2″/1.25″).. For the ultimate immersive, wide angle experience, the exotic Myriad 9mm has a staggering 100 degree apparent field! Constructed with 9 lens elements in six groups. Fully broadband multi-coated with blackened edges for maximum light … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher UWA-70 8mm . 1.25″ / 2″ eyepiece

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher UWA-70 , 8mm eyepiece has a dual use 1.25″ / 2″ barrel size. Features a 6-element fully multi-coated optical lens assembly. Tough rubber covering for added protection. Twist eye cup, and long eye relief. Superb internal baffling cuts … Continue reading →

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Ostara PL 32mm 1.25″ eyepiece review. Observing the double cluster

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Reviewer

The Ostara PL32mm eyepiece can be purchased from Northern Optics as part of the Ostara 1.25″ Planetary eyepiece and filter set. Though it may be available as a separate item while stocks last. At first glance it looks very similar to … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher UWA-58 Planetary 5mm eyepiece review (double stars)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Reviewer

To give the Skywatcher UWA-58 5mm a few challenges I steered away from its description as a Planetary eyepiece to check out some multiple star systems. Telescope used was a Skywatcher Skyliner 300mm (12″) Dobsonian, which gave 300x magnification. First … Continue reading →

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New for 2013. Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepiece

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Reviewer

New for 2013 is the Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepieces. Available in 2 sizes. 2″ and 1.25/2″ dual fit. Features 8 element lens assembly, fully multi-coated optics, long eye relief and twist eye cups. A massive 70 degree wide field of view … Continue reading →

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