Visionary porro prism binoculars

 

The Visionary B4 porro prism binoculars come in various styles and specs. Four of the most popular are the Classics, B4, HD and Neoma

Visionary Classic binoculars. Bk7 prisms and fully coated optics. Designed to give good results for those on a budget. Despite the low spec, these binoculars are more than capable of giving acceptable results. Not enough eye relief for spectacle wearers. Available in 8×40 for general use, 7×50 and 10×50 for low light /astronomy,and 12×50, 16×50, 20×60 for long distance use (plane and ship spotting)

Visionary B4 binoculars. Much the same as the classics, but with the added benefit of BaK-4 prisms. These give a brighter and sharper image with less scattering of light (ideal for astronomy). Available in 7×35, 8×40, 10×50, 12×50, 16×50, 20×50 and 8-20×50 zoom.

Visionary HD binoculars. Going up step from the B4, the HD range offer BaK-4 prisms, fully multi-coated optics and long eye relief for spectacle wearers. These give outstanding results in all conditions. Available in 8×42, 8×56, 7×50, 10×50, 12×60, 15×70, 20×80 and 20×80 triplet.

Visionary Neoma binoculars. The same spec as the Visionary HD binoculars, but with the addition of twist eye cups and nitrogen waterproofing. These also are heavier than the HD range, and have a longer body. Available in 8×42, 10×50, 12×60 and 15×70.

All of the above come with a soft case, except the HD 20×80 and 20x80T, which have semi soft cases. Image shows the Visionary B4 8×40 binoculars

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New T-rings for Sony NEX, Samsung NX, Nikon-1

Optical Hardware now have T-rings (t-mounts) to fit Sony NEX, Samsung NX and Nikon-1

A t-ring will allow you to fit any of the cameras to T-adapters and other devices that have T-42 x 0.75mm thread. Ideal for digiscoping and astrophotography. Contact your local Optical Hardware dealer for more advice.

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BBC Stargazing Live 2013. Waters Edge visitors centre, Lincolnshire

On the 8th January 2013, BBC Stargazing live returns to the Waters Edge visitors centre, at Barton Upon Humber, Lincolnshire.

The North Lincs Astro club will be in attendance with a selection of telescopes for you to look through and give valuable advice

Further displays , demonstrations and talks by Paul Money will be inside the centre

For further details, contact the centre on 01652 631500

 

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Ostara SWA 2″ (50.8mm) eyepieces

The Ostara 2″ (50.8mm) SWA angle eyepieces are designed to give picture window low-mid power views of the heavens. Available in 26mm, 32mm and 38mm. 2″ only.

Great eye relief makes them ideal for spectacle wearers. Fully multi-coated optics for a bright and clear view.

At around the £100 mark, they are good value for money, and well within the budget of many users

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North Lincs Astro meeting 3rd December 2012

There was a good gathering at the North Lincolnshire Astronomy club on the 3rd December 2012 meeting. Chris Roche gave a good talk about the speed we are travelling across space.

Clear skies for the most part ensured some of the best views of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot we have ever seen.  A bitter cold wind did,nt help , but we kept observing regardless.

Northern Optics was in attendance with some discounts on the night. Items purchased were a pair of Helios Apollo 15×70 binoculars, light pollution filter and a solar filter for a Celestron Nexstar 6SE.

Thank you to the Lincs wildlife trust for the use of the venue, and help set things up. 

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Hawke Sapphire ED binoculars. 8×25 , 10×25

The Hawke Optics Sapphire binoculars are now available in 8×25 and 10×25. Fully multi-coated optics, ED glass and high grade BaK-4 prisms ensure outstanding results at a very competitive price.
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A close focus of 1.6m is impressive. This means they are perfect also for viewing much smaller wildlife as well as birdwatching

Just 241g, due to a lightweight magnessium alloy body

 

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Hawke Optics Nature-Trek open hinged (OH) binoculars

New Hawke Optics Nature-Trek 8×42 and 10×42 binoculars have had a new face lift for 2012. Now available in a new stylish open hinge design. Note that these are for sale alongside the standard Nature-Treks. They are not a replacement.

The OH design aids grip for prolonged observing sessions. Optically they are the same. Using high quality fully multi-coated optics with BaK-4 prisms. Nitrogen waterproofing prevents internal fogging for use in all conditions.

The 8×42 gives an impressive 130m @ 1000m field of view, with a handy 18mm eye relief for specatcle wearers. The 10×42 version is more suited to longer distance observations. Field of view is 101m @ 1000m on the 10x model, and eye relief is 13mm.

Both are available in green only. Supplied with a soft case, lens caps, neck strap and a Hawke 10 years warranty

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Hawke Optics Froniter PC 8×25, 10×25 compact binoculars

The Hawke Frontier compact binoculars are the perfect combination of great optics with strong build quality. Despite being only 300g , they certainly do not feel plasticy . The metal twist eye cups are some of the best I,ve I have ever used on compacts. Despite not having increments, they move in and out freely, yet stay in place once set.

For spectacle wearers, I recommend the 8x25s (15.2mm eye relief). At just 10.2mm eye relief, the 10×25 are more suited to non spectacle wearers.

The focus wheel at the front of the body takes a few seconds to get used to, but is ideal for binoculars of this size.

Performance wise, they will easily match many 42mm binoculars in the same price range, despite only being 25mm objectives. Image brightness, contrast and edge of field quality are remarkable for binoculars in this class. 

No internal reflection adds to the image quality, and makes them more than capable of low light use, despite only having a 2.5mm exit pupil

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Hawke Premier compact binoculars. New shape for 2012

New for 2012, Hawke have upgraded their popular Premier series with a new body shape. See image right.

The Hawke Premier compact binoculars come with 3 choices. 8×25 and 10×25 for general use, and a 12×25 for long distance work such as plane or ship spotting.

All 3 come with wide field of views, and good eye relief (8×25) of 15mm. Designed for ease of use with a lightweight (320g) body.

The Premier series come as standard with Multi-coated optics, BaK-4 prisms and nitrogen waterproofing. In other words, you get a lot for your money.

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Skywatcher Light Pollution Filter. Wavelength chart

The Skywatcher light pollution filter helps cut out mercury-vapour light. In other words, the light given off by street and house lights. The end result is that you can cut through the light pollution to aid views of the heavens.

Nothing beats getting away in to the countryside, away from light pollution. But if you have no option but to stay where you are, then the Skywatcher light pollution will certainly help.

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