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Skywatcher Heritage 150P flextube telescope. A great starter scope

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher Heritage flextube 150P dobsonian telescope gives you an affordable mid sized telescope that can give excellent results. For people just starting out in astronomy, they need to complicated mount or set up time. Straight out the box, the … Continue reading →

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How to connect a t-ring to a Skywatcher Evoguide 50 ED guide scope

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Reviewer

The new Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED guide-scope also makes for a great wide field OTA for prime focus photography. This video demonstration shows how easy it is to connect a t-ring.

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Skywatcher 16mm Nirvana-ES UWA-82 eyepiece. First look

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Reviewer

Here at Northern Optics we had a look at the new Skywatcher 16mm Nirvana-ES UWA-82 eyepiece. This is not an optics test, but a chance to look at the construction and packaging. So to start off with, the box is a … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145PS AZ-GTE overview

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Reviewer

Available from Northern Optics the Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145PS AZ-GTE is a sensible starter GOTO scope due to ease of use, and the wide field of view the short 500mm f4.4 OTA offers.  Magnifications of 20x and 50x included are ideal … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher UWA-82 Nirvana-ES wide angle eyepieces

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Reviewer

Available from Northern Optics , the Skywatcher Nirvana-ES UWA-82 eyepieces are the latest version of the older Nirvana range. The 1.25″ range come in 4,7 and 16mm. Although they use the same optics and coatings, the over all design is different. … Continue reading →

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How to connect an eyepiece to the Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED guidescope

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Reviewer

Ever wondered what the small adapter ring included with the Skywatcher evoguide 50 ED guide scope is for ?. This video shows what it is, and how to use it.

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Skywatcher AZ-GTi WiFi head for mount #20315

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Reviewer

Weighing just 1.3kg, the Sky-watcher AZ-GTi is now available as a mount head only, and can be connected to a tripod via its standard 3/8″ tripod bush. This will help cut down costs if you already have a sturdy mount … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Solarquest GOTO tracking mount with tripod #20320

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Reviewer

Finding the Sun for solar observing can be tricky, even using a finderscope with a solar filter. But no such issues with the new Sky-watcher Solarquest GOTO tracking mount + tripod. All you need to do is level the tripod … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher EQM-35 pro synscan GOTO mount #20980

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Reviewer

The new modular design of the Sky-Watcher EQM-35 computerised mount is suitable for use at home or on the move. Leave fully set up for use at your address, or when on travels you can remove the DEC Axis together with … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Evostar 72ED short tube refractor #10201

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Reviewer

Not to be confused with the Skywatcher Evostar 80/100/120 ED telescopes, the 72ED comes with a different lens configuration with Schott glass used for the crown element. The short focal length 420mm f5.8 is designed to give edge to edge … Continue reading →

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