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Celestron Travelscope-70 image of the Andromeda Galaxy. 19.10.15

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Reviewer

The image to the right of the Andromeda Galaxy was taken using a Canon 1100D , prime focus through a Celestron Travelscope-70. This equates to a 400mm f5.7 telephoto lens. This image proves that basic astro photography can be achieved … Continue reading →

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Can you take prime focus photographs through a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Reviewer

Using a t-adapter and no eyepiece (prime focus) you can not achieve focus with a Celestron Regal F-ED spotting scope. This applies for t-adapters with and without a barlow lens attached. To take images with your SLR camera through the … Continue reading →

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Hawke Optics Panorama ED 20-60×82 spotting scope. Overview and specification

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Reviewer

The Panorama ED 20-60×82 is the new flagship spotting scope from Hawke Optics When you require the finest image reproduction at extended distances, ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass is a must. Designed around an optical system using ED glass components, … Continue reading →

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Hawke Optics Frontier ED 20-60×85 spotting scope. Overview and specification

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Reviewer

Very latest offering from Hawke Optics featuring a radical sleek body design and high grade Fully multi-coated optics with ED glass and Dielectric coated prisms to increase light reflectivity The magnesium alloy bodied Frontier ED Spotting Scope features an impressive … Continue reading →

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Can you attach 1.25″ eyepieces to a Celestron Ultima spotting scope

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Reviewer

Here at Northern Optics one of the most frequently asked questions is “can you fix 1.25″ on to a Celestron Ultima spotting scope”. Unfortunately the answer is no. The Celestron Ultima 65, 80 and 100 mm ED and non ED all … Continue reading →

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Olivon T800 spotting scope review

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Reviewer

The new Olivon T800 is an updated version of the Olivon T80. Features a new lightweight body and also accepts 1.25″ astronomical eyepieces. The ability of accepting 1.25″ eyepieces means you can upgrade to higher magnifications or wider angle low … Continue reading →

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Hawke Endurance 65ED spotting scope. How to attach an SLR camera

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Reviewer

To attach an SLR or DSLR camera body to the Hawke Endurance 65ED spotting scope, you will need a small adapter ring (part number HX3729) and a T-ring. To fix to the spotting scope , unscrew the eyepiece twist eye cup anti-clockwise … Continue reading →

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North Lincs Astro. Review of Celestron Ultima 80mm spotting scope

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Reviewer

At the North Lincolnshire Astronomy Society on the 5th December 2011, we had the chance to test a members Celestron Ultima 20-60×80/45 spotting scope on some astronomical targets. We were not disappointed. At 60x Jupiter showed the main cloud belts … Continue reading →

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Digiscoping with a Hawke Nature Trek spotting scope

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Reviewer

These methods apply to the Hawke Nature Trek 80mm & 100mm ED or non ED and the 65mm ED versions. For compact cameras (not bridge) use the Hawke large digiscoping adapter. Item number 3723. This simply clamps to the spotting … Continue reading →

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Celestron Ultima spotting scope Vs Hawke Optics Nature Trek spotting scope

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Reviewer

For this comparison I used the Celestron Ultima 80/45 and a Hawke Optics Nature Trek 80/45. Both were non ED models. First of all lets start with the optics. They both use the same 80mm objective and 20-60x eyepiece. So … Continue reading →

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