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Moon image through Tal 4 inch refractor by Northern Optics. 18th November 2015

The image of the Moon to the right was taken by Northern Optics using a Canon 1100d prime focus through a Tal 4″ refractor ..Rather than use stacking software, I took a series of images in RAW file and picked out … Continue reading

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Ostara moon / Skyglow filter

It has been mentioned on one forum that Ostara filters have “soft” thread , and do not screw in to eyepieces very well. I can assure you this is not the case. I have sold well over 1000 of these, … Continue reading

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What is the widest crater on the visible side of the Moon

The largest crater we can see on the Moon from the Earth is Clavius. At 225 km wide and 35 km deep, it is a truly massive crater that would cover a large part of the UK. Binoculars show it … Continue reading

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