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Celestron TrailSeeker ED Binoculars : Review & Guide
Discover the Celestron TrailSeeker ED binoculars – lightweight, waterproof and equipped with ED glass for sharper, colour-true views. Perfect for birdwatching, hiking and wildlife observation.
Review: Swarovski ATS 65 HD Spotting Scope
The Swarovski ATS 65 HD delivers elite HD optics and vivid color in a lightweight, angled spotting scope. With smooth zoom, weatherproof construction, and user-friendly ergonomics, it’s a premium field tool—though close focus around 9.8 ft limits tight-range use.
Review: Vortex Razor HD 13–39×56 Spotting Scope
The Vortex Razor HD 13–39×56 is a compact HD spotting scope offering crisp edge-to-edge clarity, robust weatherproof build, and smooth focus. At under 29 oz, it blends portability with premium performance—though its 9.2 ft close-focus may limit tight-range use.
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40 GOING ON 30
The Zeiss SFL 30 Usually turning 30 is seen as a big deal as a sign of growing up and getting older but in the case of the new Zeiss SFL...
titch63
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Rain snow or shine, the views are just divine
It's a lovely late summers day, and another visit to the Scottish highlands had me and Paul falling more and more in love with the place....
Yvonne Longley
Dec 20, 20223 min read
Zeiss SFL Binoculars - The No.1 for all-round Wildlife Watching
Zeiss 8x40 SFL Binoculars The saying goes that in Spring a young man’s thoughts turn to, well to put it politely, frisks and frolics! If...
The Doc
Nov 20, 20228 min read
Focalpoint Christmas gift guide
Give the best gifts this Christmas with Focalpoint's Christmas gift guide and make sure the nature and astronomy lover in your life is as...
titch63
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Migfest What's The Big Deal?
It’s 6.30am I roll over with the intention of snoozing my alarm, again, but as much as I love my sleep there’s a little something called...
titch63
Oct 3, 20222 min read
Long Coastal Walks And A Flat Tyre
HOPE COVE ,SOUTH DEVON 30/08-02/09/2022 On a recent trip to Hope Cove in South Devon we were astounded at the night sky. I’ve not seen...
titch63
Sep 7, 20222 min read
What is Exit Pupil and Eye Relief?
What is Exit Pupil and Eye Relief for Sport Optics? September 12, 2018 Exit Pupil The exit pupil is the width of the beam of light...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Astronomy Glossary of Terms
Astronomy Glossary of Terms April 11, 2020 A Aberration – defects in images produced by a telescope (or optical system). They are caused...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 202113 min read
Why do I only see stars as points of light?
Why do I only see stars as points of light even when using my highest power eyepiece? November 15, 2018 The ability to see details on a...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20211 min read
What is magnification?
What is magnification/power as it relates to telescopes? November 13, 2014 Magnification of a telescope is actually a relationship...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20212 min read
How to Determine Which Eyepieces to Use with Your Telescope
How to Determine Which Eyepieces to Use with Your Telescope July 30, 2020 Every scope Celestron manufactures includes the following...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20212 min read
What Mount to Choose?
Should I use an ALT-AZ or equatorial mount? July 2, 2018 A telescope mount has two functions. First, it should provide a system for...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20213 min read
Bigger Apeture
Benefits of a Bigger Aperture October 16, 2018 The job of a telescope is to gather light and bring that light to the eyepiece or camera....
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Choosing the right pair of binoculars.
When choosing a pair of binoculars, what factors should I consider? August 4, 2021 A good pair of binoculars or spotting scope is...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Understanding Magnification and Objective Lens
Understanding the Magnification and Objective Lens of my Binocular and Spotting Scope Binocular size is defined by its magnification and...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20212 min read
Field of View
What is the field of view of a pair of binoculars? February 13, 2018 Your binoculars' field of view is the width of the area you can see....
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Dec 7, 20211 min read
Binocular Features
What are some important features of binocular construction? February 20, 2005 Compactness and ruggedness are two major features to...
Admin (IT)
Dec 7, 20211 min read
What to look out for in November
It has been a mild so far this autumn, due to constant westerlies throughout October which has brought some rare American vagrants to...
Toby Carter
Nov 4, 20212 min read
NL 8x32s... they're PURE class!
"They raise the bar to the next level" If you're in the market for new, top of the range optics the classic route is to choose between...
Admin
Oct 30, 20213 min read
Flock Rewards are now Heavenly
We have teamed up with Pure Heavenly to bring you a special treat & offer. From November 1st 2021 all showroom & online / mail-order...
Admin (IT)
Oct 28, 20211 min read
King of the cliffs
2021 has already been a crazy year regardless but in terms of rare birds turning up in the UK it has been an expectational year although...
Toby Carter
Oct 26, 20212 min read
A Hobbies Hobby
A species that we most commonly see pursuing dragonflies on our lakes, gravel pits and wetland sites is the beautiful and speedy Hobby....
Toby Carter
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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