Category Archives: News and Blog

Ostara Crystalview Moon / Skyglow filter 1.25″. New for 2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Reviewer

    New for 2012, the Ostara 1.25″ Moon and Skyglow filter.  Designed to enhance Lunar & Planetary views, as well as being a useful light pollution filter. High quality metal frame, with padded hard case. Superb value for money Now available in 1.25″ … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro meeting . 4th June 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Reviewer

Around 15 members turned up for the North Lincolnshire Astronomy meeting on the 4th June, 2012. The long days meant we could do some solar observing. Telescopes and binoculars used for solar were a Celestron Astromaster 70, Orion Optics newtonian, … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher H-Beta filters. 1.25″ & 2″. New for 2012

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Reviewer

  New product for 2012. Skywatcher H-Beta filter This high performance CCD filter transmits only the Hydogen Beta emission line, and therefore is useful for greatly increasing the contrast of objects that glow in the corresponding region of the spectrum, for example … Continue reading →

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Waters Edge Country Park bird sightings 19th May 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Reviewer

On the 19th May 2012, we had the first views of the Moorhen chicks in the lake nearest to the visitor centre at the Waters Edge country park. A grand total of 8 were counted, and all looked fit and … Continue reading →

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Helios Solana binoculars. New for 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Reviewer

The new Helios Solana are a traditional porro prism design.  A good range of models are available to cope with different hobbies.  8×40 for birdwatching, 7×50 and 10×50 for astronomy, and 12×50 and 16×50 for the plane / ship spotters. … Continue reading →

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Helios Rapide 8×32 binoculars. New for 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Reviewer

The new Helios Rapide 8×32 feature an attractive double hinge design.  Priced at only £49.99 (at the time of release) they are aimed at the budget market.  Don’t let the “budget” quote put you off. As you can see from … Continue reading →

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Ostara 2″ (50.8mm) Moon / Skyglow filter. As seen in the BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Reviewer

The Ostara 2″ (50.8mm) Moon / Skyglow filter has been featured in the latest gear page of the BBC Sky at Night Magazine (June 2012 edition) This is a great value for money filter, that will help give you improved … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro meeting. 7th May , 2012

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Reviewer

Again the clouds tried to spoil the North Lincs Astro club meeting on Monday 7th May 2012. Despite this, around 18 members turned up, including two “newbies” Hints and tips on various astronomical subjects were shared amongst the group. The … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro club meeting. 2nd April 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Reviewer

Despite the clouds, 21 members attended the North Lincolnshire astronomy club meeting at Barton’s Far Ings nature reserve on Monday 2nd April. The weather meant that we spent the evening indoors. This was a good chance to make it quite … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro website updated

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Blogger

New for 2012. The North Lincs Astro website has been updated with a new clean look. The website gives all the information you need on the North Lincolnshire astronomy club. This includes details on Meeting dates, latest news, location, members … Continue reading →

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