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Tag Archives: celestron
Celestron UpClose G2 8×21 binoculars review #71230
Here at Northern Optics I have had my first chance to test the Celestron UpClose G2 8×21 binoculars. With a new and more sturdy body and multi-coated objective lenses, it is a step up in quality from the old UpClose model. … Continue reading
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Celestron polar finderscope for CGEM, Advanced VX , CG-5 mounts #94224
Designed to fit the Celestron CGEM and AVX mounts as well as the older CG-5, the #94224 polar alignment scope is perfect for accurate polar alignment. This is a must have for accurate set up and tracking of astronomical objects. … Continue reading
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Celestron Omni XLT AZ 130 22152 overview and specs
The new Celestron Omni XLT 130 comes as standard with an AZ mount for ease of set up and use. With an attractive blue finish there are a few changes from the lower spec astromaster 130. The finder scope is … Continue reading
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Celestron ExplorerScope 80AZ telescope 22102
The Celestron ExploraScope 80AZ is a great starter telescope for the beginner. The mount seems to be an evolution of the powerseeker AZ range with a slow motion rod along the side. At the time of this overview the focal … Continue reading
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Celestron Lenspen cleaning accessory 93575
The Celestron Lenspen is without doubt my personal favourite lens cleaner. The simple to use accessory comes with a brush at one side for getting the dust off, and a fluid free pad at the other side for removing grease … Continue reading
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Celestron Ultima 20-60×80 spotting scope 52250. Perfect for ship spotters
At the weekend a customer visited the Northern Optics outlet at the Waters` Edge centre , Barton Upon Humber looking for a quality spotting scope for looking at ships and boats out at sea or mainland rivers. After sampling a … Continue reading
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Celestron Upclose G2 10×25 binoculars review 71232
Had my first chance this week to give the Celestron Upclose G2 10×25 binoculars a field test. The Upclose G2 range replaced the old Upclose range. Claimed improvements were upgrade from fully coated to multi-coated optics and an improved build … Continue reading
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Image of M35 and NGC 2158 taken with a Celestron Travelscope-70
This lovely image of M35 and NGC 2158 was taken with a Celestron Travelscope-70 and a Canon 1100D at prime focus on a Skywatcher HEQ5 mount. Single 8 second exposure at 6400 ISO. The RAW file was sharpened and adjusted … Continue reading
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How to connect an SLR or DSLR body to a Celestron SCT telescope
To connect your SLR or DSLR camera body to a Celestron SCT telescope you will need a Celestron #93633-A t-adapter + a compatible t-ring. To attach to the telescope, simply remove the visual back from the OTA and replace with … Continue reading
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Celestron Travelscope-70 image of the Andromeda Galaxy. 19.10.15
The image to the right of the Andromeda Galaxy was taken using a Canon 1100D , prime focus through a Celestron Travelscope-70. This equates to a 400mm f5.7 telephoto lens. This image proves that basic astro photography can be achieved … Continue reading
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