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Ostara PL 32mm 1.25″ eyepiece review. Observing the double cluster

The Ostara PL32mm eyepiece can be purchased from Northern Optics as part of the Ostara 1.25″ Planetary eyepiece and filter set. Though it may be available as a separate item while stocks last. At first glance it looks very similar to … Continue reading

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Ostara 1.25″ Moon and Skyglow filter gets a great review in All about space magazine

The Ostara Moon and Skyglow filter gets a great review in the “All about space” magazine. They rate it as excellent value for money for a light pollution filter. This filter has been very popular at the North Lincolnshire astronomy … Continue reading

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Do Ostara Elinor binoculars have twist eye cups

Earlier models of the Ostara Elinor binoculars had tough fold down  eye cups. This was changed to good quality twist eye cups in later versions (as shown in the image right). Despite this change, there was no change in price. The … Continue reading

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Ostara 1.25″ Moon and Skyglow filter review.

The following review of the Ostara 1.25″ Moon / Skyglow filter was posted on an internet forum during 2013. “Ok had my first light this Wednesday… I live in a flat and have 30-40 very bright lights facing my balcony. … Continue reading

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Optical Hardware / Ostara PL 20mm eyepiece review

The following Ostara PL 20mm eyepiece review was posted on an internet forum. I have an ostara 20mm plossl in my collection that I picked up recently. I can’t compare it to anything really posh cos I haven’t got anything like … Continue reading

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Ostara / Optical Hardware 1.25″ 30mm Plossl eyepiece review

To test the Optical Hardware / Ostara 30mm plossl, I viewed the Moon using a Visionary Telesto 114mm telescope . This gave a 33.3x magnification.  After allowing for cooling off times, I was greeted with a delightful full view of a … Continue reading

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Imaging Jupiter with an Ostara 1.25″ 3x achromatic barlow lens

An owner of the new Ostara 3x achromatic barlow lens took this amazing image of Jupiter and Europa.  Equipment used was a Skywatcher Skymax 150, Ostara 3x barlow lens and a web cam. All this was mounted on a Skywatcher … Continue reading

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Ostara 1.25″ 40mm Plossl eyepiece review

To test to 40mm Ostara plossl eyepiece , I used a Visionary Telesto 114mm Newtonian telescope to view the Moon and Jupiter. Conditions were not favourable for the test, due to near by light pollution and a brisk wind. With all … Continue reading

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Ostara SWA 2″ (50.8mm) eyepieces

The Ostara 2″ (50.8mm) SWA angle eyepieces are designed to give picture window low-mid power views of the heavens. Available in 26mm, 32mm and 38mm. 2″ only. Great eye relief makes them ideal for spectacle wearers. Fully multi-coated optics for … Continue reading

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Ostara 1.25″ Barlow Lens. New for 2012

New for 2012 is the Ostara 1.25″ barlow lens. Available in 2x and 3x. Features a high quality achromatic doublet lens.  Sturdy metal construction with a new eye catching modern design. Complete with lens caps. Image shows the 2x version … Continue reading

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