Telescopes
Celestron Regal M2 80ED telescope
Celestron has increased its Regal range with the reasonably priced M2. Find out what Mike Alibone thought of the model when he took it out...
21/02/2014
Telescopes
Are you looking to invest in a telescope? Before you buy, read the latest reviews from the experts at BirdGuides. Every review provides technical specs and our verdict on quality and performance.
Telescopes
Hawke Panorama ED 20-60x82 telescope
Hawke’s first foray into the high-end spotting scope market has a lot to recommend it, says Mike Alibone.
08/11/2013
Telescopes
Hawke Endurance ED 20-60x85 telescope
Hawke has updated its flagship Endurance ED range. Mike Alibone tested the 85 mm model and was impressed with the light-gathering capacity,...
15/08/2013
Telescopes
Swarvoski ATX 65 and 85 modular telescopes
It’s a telescope, but not as we know it. Swarovski’s new flagship ATX range is a radical reinterpretation of scope design. Dominic Mitchell...
19/02/2013
Telescopes
Zeiss PhotoScope 85 T*FL
Zeiss's new PhotoScope aims to combine the best in telescope and camera technology to give you a great viewing and photography experience....
20/09/2011
Telescopes
Kowa Telephoto Lens/Scope
Steve Young tests an innovative new product from Kowa - a camera lens that doubles as a telescope. Find out how it holds up.
16/09/2011
Telescopes
Opticron GS 52 GA ED telescope and HDF 12-36x zoom eyepiece
Opticron’s new scope might not be a looker, but Mike Alibone is impressed by what’s on the inside.
12/08/2011
Telescopes
Opticron HR 66 GA ED/45
Mike Alibone casts a critical eye over Opticron’s new HR ED range of telescopes and, after putting one through its paces, concludes that it...
12/08/2011
Telescopes
Hawke Endurance ED 16-48x65 telescope
With its Endurance range, Hawke is looking to cement its reputation as a manufacturer of good-quality, affordable scopes. Mike Alibone puts...
07/07/2011
Telescopes
Opticron HR 80 GA ED/45 telescope with SDLv2 24-72x zoom eyepiece
Opticron’s new SLDv2 zoom eyepiece has taken the optics manufacturer's HR 80 GA ED/45 scope to another level, says Mike Alibone.
30/06/2011
Telescopes
Kowa TSN-771 telescope
Kowa's TSN-770 series has had a thorough overhaul and boasts several new features that Mike Alibone was keen to try out. He gives his...
10/03/2011
Telescopes
Kowa TSN-883 telescope
It's been a long time coming, but Kowa has finally updated its telescope line-up. Mike Alibone is the first to put the range-topping...
10/03/2011
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