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Skywatcher Panaview eyepiece video review

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Reviewer

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Ostara compact 1.25″ telescope eyepiece and filter set OS333763

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Reviewer

The Ostara 6 piece compact telescope eyepiece and filter set nicely bridges the gap between the budget sets and the £100+ options. In the kit you get three Ostara HR fully coated 1.25″ eyepieces with a sensible range of 5mm, … Continue reading →

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TMB Supermonocentric 10mm eyepiece

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Reviewer

Regarded by many as the ultimate Planetary eyepiece, the TMB Supermoncentric 1.25″ range have stood the test of time by those who still use them today. The image shows my own 10mm version that still looks and functions like new … Continue reading →

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Ostara PL 6.5mm plossl eyepiece for planetary viewing

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Reviewer

The Ostara PL 6.5mm eyepiece is a sturdy and well made 1.25″ eyepiece. The 6.5mm is aimed at giving high power views of astronomical targets. There is no rubber eyecup. I found this not to be too much of an … Continue reading →

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Ostara 2″ 32mm SWA eyepiece OS334722

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Reviewer

The 70 degree Ostara 2″ 32mm SWA eyepiece is ideal for those wanting a high quality yet low cost solution for great wide field views of the heavens. A fully multi-coated 5 element lens assembly with great internal baffling gives … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Nirvana 28mm 2″ eyepiece. Dimensions and specs 20222

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher Nirvana 28mm 2″ (50.8mm) is designed to give stunning picture window 82 degrees (apparent) field of view. 2″ fitting only. Lens construction is 6 elements in 4 groups. Optics are fully multi-coated Excellent blackened internal baffling to increase … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Nirvana 16mm eyepiece specs and dimensions 20221

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher Nirvanna 16mm eyepiece has an apparent field of 82 degrees. Optics are constructed of 7 elements in 4 groups. Coatings are fully multi-coated. Eye cup is twist type. Lens caps included and is threaded to accept 1.25″ filters. … Continue reading →

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Optical Hardware illuminated reticle eyepiece OH337280

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Reviewer

The Optical Hardware 12.5mm 1.25″ illuminated eyepiece has a twin crosshair reticle that can be adjusted for brightness. The battery section screws into the side of the eyepiece, and includes the batteries. This eyepiece can be purchased from Northern Optics who … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher 1.25″ 8-24mm eyepiece 20149

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher 8-24mm zoom eyepiece is an ideal starter accessory at a sensible price. With a focal length of 8mm – 24mm it will be useful for most situations. It used for astronomy, there will be some loss of light, … Continue reading →

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Ostara 6.5mm eyepiece review. OS330618

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Reviewer

As the Ostara Plossl 6.5mm eyepiece is classed as a low-mid priced eyepiece, it seemed only fair to test on a Celestron Astromaster 70mm refractor. This gave a magnification of 138x. For a standard 70mm telescope this would be a … Continue reading →

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