Category Archives: News and Blog

Waters Edge country park. Bird sightings. 7th October 2012

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Reviewer

Bird sightings near the Waters Edge visitors centre. Date 7/10/2012 Location. Main lake next to the visitors centre Good numbers of Mallard, Coot , Moorhens, Redshank and Gulls One pair of Teal 1x Wigeon 1x Kingfisher !!! www.watersedgecountrypark.org

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Ostara 1.25″ Barlow Lens. New for 2012

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 is the Ostara 1.25″ barlow lens. Available in 2x and 3x. Features a high quality achromatic doublet lens. Sturdy metal construction with a new eye catching modern design. Complete with lens caps. Image shows the 2x version … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Allview multi-function computerised mount. New for 2012

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 is the Skywatcher Allview multi-functional computerised mount. Its many uses include time lapse photography, 360 panorama and astronomy (goto). Attractively priced and very sturdy. Click here for more images and full specs

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Celestron deluxe 8-24mm eyepiece. New for 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 is the Celestron deluxe 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. Features fully multi coated optics, good eye relief and 2″ or 1.25″ fitting Focal lengths: 8mm to 24mm zoom Field of view: 43° – 66° Eye relief: 15 – 20mm … Continue reading →

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Olivon large base plate for UDCH-C camera adapter. New product for 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Reviewer

New product for 2012 is the new large plate for the UDCH-C Olivon camera adapter. Now the UDCH-C becomes even more versatile. A new extra large base plate is available for larger bridge style cameras. the plate is available as an … Continue reading →

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Celestron Granite ED 10×50 & 12×50 binoculars. New for 2012

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 are the Celestron Granite ED 12×50 and 10×50 binoculars. ED glass, high grade prisms and 50mm objective lenses make them ideal for low light observations, as well as bright conditions. Presented in an attractive and light weight … Continue reading →

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New Skywatcher AZ-GOTO telescope spec

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012. The Skywatcher Synscan AZ GOTO telescopes listed below are now being supplied as standard with a x2 Barlow lens. All prices remain unchanged. The x2 Deluxe Achromatic Barlow (with T-thread) is included with all below models except … Continue reading →

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Hawke Premier 8×42, 10×42 binoculars. Now available in Camo

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Reviewer

New to the Hawke Optics Premier 10×42 and 8×42 binoculars range is the Camo version. This new stylish body will compliment your camo gloves and clothes , and aid being able to see, without being seen. Or you could purchase … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS OTA. New product for 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Reviewer

The new Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS OTA is the latest in the line up. It uses the same high quality mirror as the 130P, but has been upgraded with a dual speed 10:1 focuser, and a slightly shorter tube to … Continue reading →

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Skwatcher Sky Panorama eyepiece. New product for 2012

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Reviewer

New product for 2012. Skywatcher Sky Panorama ultra wide eyepiece. The new Sky Panorama 7-element ultra wide angle eyepieces offer incredible performance and features in their class. The wide 82° field of view provides an amazing immersive viewing experience … Continue reading →

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