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View through a Celestron Starpointer Pro #51635

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Reviewer

The image to the right shows what you see through the new Celestron Starpointer Pro. What you get is a clear double illuminated pair of red circles..The brightness of this can be adjusted. In our opinion the new Starpointer Pro … Continue reading →

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Celestron Omni 2x barlow lens (1.25″) First impressions on quality

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Reviewer

Celestron Omni 1.25″ 2x barlow lens Doubles the magnification of any 1.25″ eyepiece without losing any eye relief Compared to our standard Celestron 2x Barlow, the Omni version has fully multi-coated optics for maximum light transmission with reduced loss in … Continue reading →

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Celestron Power Seeker 80 AZS. Testing prime focus photography

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Reviewer

I have had a chance to test the prime focus performance of the Celestron powerseeker 80 AZ.. To connect a DSLR camera, you simply attach a t-ring to the telescope focuser..There is a t-thread on the scope, so no need … Continue reading →

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Celestron astromaster leg clips 8001905

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Reviewer

Replacement tripod leg clip for Celestron Astromaster telescopes Also fits Celestron SLT and Skywatcher AZ-GOTO mounts Fixes between the tripod leg and accessory tray Flexible plastic construction Nut and bolts not included One clip is included Available to purchase from Northern … Continue reading →

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Ostara FF 27mm v Celestron X-Cel 25mm v Ostara ED 21mm eyepiece shootout

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Reviewer

Have just done my own little wide field eyepiece shoot-out. This was following a request from a customer looking for a good wide angle E/P for his Olivon T800 spotting scope that he purchased from us. I tested on an … Continue reading →

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Will a Celestron 9×50 illuminated finderscope fit on a Celestron SkyProdigy 6″ SCT telescope

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Reviewer

If you own a Celestron SkyProdigy 6″ SCT telescope, you can fit the Celestron #93781 9×50 erect image angled finderscope to the OTA (optical tube assembly) The only additional items you need to purchase are longer screws to make it … Continue reading →

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Why does my Celestron Firstscope give an upside down image

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Reviewer

If everything is upside down when you use your telescope, don’t be alarmed. Astronomical telescopes are designed to give an upside down or inverted image. This is not a problem when looking at the sky, since orientation relative to the … Continue reading →

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Can you take prime focus photographs through a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Reviewer

Using a t-adapter and no eyepiece (prime focus) you can not achieve focus with a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope. This applies for t-adapters with and without a barlow lens attached. To take images with your SLR camera through the … Continue reading →

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Celestron Cavalry 15×70 binoculars. Overview

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Reviewer

The Celestron Cavalry are the step up in optical and build quality from the popular 15×70 Skymasters BaK-4 Prisms: Increased contrast and resolution for sharper, more detailed images. Fully Multi-Coated Optics: Increased light transmission through the optical path for brighter … Continue reading →

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Can you attach 1.25″ eyepieces to a Celestron Ultima spotting scope

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Reviewer

Here at Northern Optics one of the most frequently asked questions is “can you fix 1.25″ on to a Celestron Ultima spotting scope”. Unfortunately the answer is no. The Celestron Ultima 65, 80 and 100 mm ED and non ED all … Continue reading →

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