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Ostara PL10mm eyepiece review

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Reviewer

The Ostara PL10mm 1.25″ eyepiece comes packaged in a handy bolt case. No eyepiece caps are included. Build quality is well up there with similar models. It feels very solid to hold. The eye cup is fold down. As eye … Continue reading →

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Baader Planetarium Genuine Orthoscopic eyepieces

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Reviewer

The Baader Genuine Orthoscopic range of 1.25″ eyepieces are designed for the discerning Planetary , Lunar and Solar observer. At 40 degrees true field, these are not wide angle, but that is not what these eyepieces are for. Superb internal baffling with … Continue reading →

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Ostara 1.25″ Plossl eyepieces. First impressions

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Reviewer

Taking the Ostara 1.25″ plossl eyepieces out of the box for the first time, the first thing I noticed was the build quality. These feel reassuringly weighty in the hands. This is a result of quality materials used. The rubber … Continue reading →

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Celestron deluxe 8-24mm eyepiece. New for 2012

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Reviewer

New for 2012 is the Celestron deluxe 8-24mm zoom eyepiece. Features fully multi coated optics, good eye relief and 2″ or 1.25″ fitting Focal lengths: 8mm to 24mm zoom Field of view: 43° – 66° Eye relief: 15 – 20mm … Continue reading →

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Skwatcher Sky Panorama eyepiece. New product for 2012

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Reviewer

New product for 2012. Skywatcher Sky Panorama ultra wide eyepiece. The new Sky Panorama 7-element ultra wide angle eyepieces offer incredible performance and features in their class. The wide 82° field of view provides an amazing immersive viewing experience … Continue reading →

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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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Celestron X-Cel 25mm eyepiece

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Reviewer

New to the Celestron X-Cel 1.25″ eye piece range is the X-Cel 25mm. Upgraded from the previous models with twist eye cups and improved design. ED glass and long eye relief for spectacle wearers Click here to buy

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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 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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Acuter MK 25mm spotting scope eyepiece review

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Reviewer

The Acuter MK 25mm eyepiece will transform the performance of your Acuter 65mm, 80mm and 100mm pro series spotting scopes. Comes with a collar thread for secure attachment. This eyepiece will give around 15-20x magnification depending on the scope used. … Continue reading →

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