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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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Skywatcher EQ3-2 polar finder scope 20116

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher 20116 EQ3-2 polar finderscope is designed to aid polar alignment for accurate visual and photographic tracking. The EQ3-2 mount does not come with this accessory as standard. Very high grade optics give a clear view Available to purchase … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher 1.25″ 6mm UWA 58 deg Planetary eyepiece

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Reviewer

Sitting nicely in the mid range of the Skywatcher UWA 58 deg Planetary eyepiece range is the 6mm option. This is a sensible mid-high power eyepiece that will give 166.6x magnification on a 1000mm focal length telescope, or over 300x … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Myriad 9mm MWA-100° Eyepiece (2″/1.25″)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Reviewer

Skywatcher Myriad 9mm MWA-100° Eyepiece (2″/1.25″).. For the ultimate immersive, wide angle experience, the exotic Myriad 9mm has a staggering 100 degree apparent field! Constructed with 9 lens elements in six groups. Fully broadband multi-coated with blackened edges for maximum light … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher EQ5 / HEQ5 extention pier

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher extension tube fits direct on to an EQ5 or HEQ5 mount for use with refractor telescopes.  The EQ5/HEQ5 extension tube extends the height of the EQ5 and HEQ5 mount so it is easier for observer to look into … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher Heritage 100p Newtonian reflector

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Reviewer

New for 2014 is the Skywatcher 100p Newtonian reflector. Comes with a parabolic 4″ mirror for great low power views of the heavens. Complete with 10mm , 25mm eyepieces and a 2x barlow., to give a magnification range of 16x … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher UWA-70 8mm . 1.25″ / 2″ eyepiece

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Reviewer

The Skywatcher UWA-70 , 8mm eyepiece has a dual use 1.25″ / 2″ barrel size. Features a 6-element fully multi-coated optical lens assembly. Tough rubber covering for added protection. Twist eye cup, and long eye relief. Superb internal baffling cuts … Continue reading →

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Skywatcher UWA-58 Planetary 5mm eyepiece review (double stars)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Reviewer

To give the Skywatcher UWA-58 5mm a few challenges I steered away from its description as a Planetary eyepiece to check out some multiple star systems. Telescope used was a Skywatcher Skyliner 300mm (12″) Dobsonian, which gave 300x magnification. First … Continue reading →

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Choosing the right telescope

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Reviewer

  There are lots of telescopes available on the market, and for the beginner, selecting one can be a bewildering experience. Before buying a telescope it is important to ask yourself the following questions, or simply contact Northern Optics telescopes of … Continue reading →

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New for 2013. Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepiece

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Reviewer

New for 2013 is the Skywatcher SWA-70 eyepieces. Available in 2 sizes. 2″ and 1.25/2″ dual fit. Features 8 element lens assembly, fully multi-coated optics, long eye relief and twist eye cups. A massive 70 degree wide field of view … Continue reading →

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