Tag Archives: astronomy

North Lincs Astro. Observing session, 16th November 2012

On the 16th November 2012, the North Lincs Astro club will be having an observing session at Ness End, at Far ings nature reserve, Barton Upon Humber. Weather permitting, it will be a great chance to view the heavens. No … Continue reading

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What binoculars do I need to see the Andromeda Galaxy

Away from light pollution under dark skies, you may just be able to see the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with the unaided eye as a small patch of light. A pair of small binoculars such as 7×50 or 10×50 will show it … Continue reading

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New Skywatcher AZ-GOTO telescope spec

  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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Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS OTA. New product for 2012

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

    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

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

  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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How to make a filter cell /frame for Baader A4 solar sheets

      The film must be mounted flat and free of any tension – Only this will provide first class Solar images. The quality of this patent pending material is so high that any wrinkles or strain on the … Continue reading

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

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

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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