Tag Archives: astronomy

Skywatcher AZ4-2 tripod review. By North Lincs Astro

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Reviewer

Skywatcher AZ4-2 Alt-Az Mount with Steel Tripod I bought the Sky-Watcher AZ4 Alt-Azimuth mount as a quick and easy option to use on those nights with unexpected clear spells. For those unfamiliar with the terminology an Alt-Az mount is a … Continue reading →

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Image of M81 by Shaun Clayton of North Lincs Astro

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Reviewer

  This superb image of M81 was taken by Shaun Clayton of the North Lincs Astro club. Quote from Mr Clayton “Combined images i took over three nights in march to produce this 4 hour exposure” I think you will … 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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North Lincs Astro club meeting. 5th March 2012

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Reviewer

A good turn out of around 25 members attended the 1 year anniversary meeting of the North Lincs Astronomy club. This included 6 new enthusiastic members. Under clear skies, a nice selection of several telescopes and binoculars gave great views … Continue reading →

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Discount binoculars at North Lincs Astro Club

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Reviewer

If you are looking for a great deal on selected binoculars and accessories, why not come along to the North Lincolnshire astronomy society on the first Monday of every month. Northern Optics will be present at each evening meeting with … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Astronomy society meeting. Tues 7th Feb 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Reviewer

Lincoln Astronomy society meetings in 2012 Tuesday 7th February starting at 7.30pm 2012 The speaker will be Michael Czajkowski of The Open University. His lecture is “Exoplanets. Migration and a New look at the Solar System”   The lecture meetings … Continue reading →

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What is a telescope dew cap

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Reviewer

A Dew cap is tube extending forward from the front lens of a telescope. It prevents dew from forming on the lens as it cools down, and acts as a sunshade to reduce reflections during the day.

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Kelper Optik H20mm 1.25″ erect image eyepiece review

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Reviewer

Decided to give the Kelper Optik H20mm erect image eyepiece a work out. For testing I used a Skywatcher Skyhawk 114 reflector telescope. The targets were street lights and buildings around 5 miles away. Designed more for terrestrial use rather … Continue reading →

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What is a Globular Cluster

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Reviewer

A Globular Cluster a very old, large, dense cluster of stars, bound by gravity. Many form spherical clouds around galaxies. Our galaxy is surrounded by at least 130 globular clusters. Messier 13 (M13) in Hercules is a fine example that is visible … Continue reading →

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