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Celestron Astromaster Accessory Kit Review

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Reviewer

I tested the new Celestron Astromaster Accessory kit on an Astromaster 70mm refractor. Target was Jupiter low down in the East. Looking at planets low down is a challenge for any telescope, so I thought I,d give it a go. … Continue reading →

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Celestron X-cel LX 9mm eyepiece. First Impressions

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Reviewer

This is a review of build quality rather than an optics test. I received my Celestron X-cel LX 1.25″ 9mm today. First thing out the box, I noted how well built it was. Not the lightest eye piece in class, … Continue reading →

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Celestron Piggy Back Mount for Nexstar 5SE, 6SE, 8SE telescopes

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Reviewer

The Celestron piggy back mount is the ultimate accessory for wide field astro photography. This mount allows you to attach your camera, with its lens, to the top of the telescope. Its unique design also allows you to fit your NexStar … Continue reading →

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Celestron Ultima spotting scope Vs Hawke Optics Nature Trek spotting scope

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Reviewer

For this comparison I used the Celestron Ultima 80/45 and a Hawke Optics Nature Trek 80/45. Both were non ED models. First of all lets start with the optics. They both use the same 80mm objective and 20-60x eyepiece. So … Continue reading →

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Celestron Eyepiece and Filter set . 1.25″ Updated version

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Reviewer

The Celestron 1.25″ eyepiece and filter set has been upgraded in 2011 with an improved choice of eyepieces and a new colourful display box. The old box was plain white. Yet the RRP has been reduced by £40 ! See the … Continue reading →

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Celestron Skymaster 15×70 Vs Visionary HD 15×70 binoculars

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Reviewer

In Optical quality the  Visionary HD 15×70 binoculars have the edge over the Skymasters. Build quality is also better on the HDs So where else are the differences. Well for starters the Visionary is twice the price, but does have a … Continue reading →

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Celestron Skymaster 15×70 Binoculars Review

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Reviewer

  The Celestron Skymaster 15×70 binoculars are the preferred choice of many customers looking for a starting point in astronomy. Although I find them easy to hand hold, they do come with a tripod adapter if needed. As for the … Continue reading →

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Celestron Outland X Binoculars

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Reviewer

Released September 2011, the Celestron Outland X binoculars have great features at a price to suit most bird watchers. Boasting BaK-4 prisms, Nitrogen waterproofing, Twist eye cups and Multi coated optics. Yet the prices are only around £49 – £75. … Continue reading →

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Celestron Outland 8×25 Binoculars Review

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Reviewer

  As soon as you take the Celestron Outland 8×25 binoculars out the box, you will realise they are bigger than your average 25mm sets. In fact when they are folded, they feel like you are holding a pair of … Continue reading →

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Celestron Regal 65 F-ED Spotting Scope Review

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Reviewer

When you first take the Celestron Regal 65 F-ED spotting scope out the box, you will notice how solid the build quality is. By no means the lightest spotter on the market.  At 1.8kg, it is the same weight as … Continue reading →

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