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Youtube videos added!

07/01/2021

To showcase our ODK range and the ODK10 in particular we have added a couple of videos – view them on YouTube or on the ODK Page – click the image for a link to the page.

We are pleased to showcase the images of ODK10 user, Sara Wager. Sara, based in Spain, produces stunning images with her setup. Click on the image for a direct link or the same link can be found on the ODK10 page.

Mirror Set for Ultrascope

07/01/2021

Orion Optics UK are pleased to be able to provide optics for the Open Space Agency’s “Project Ultrascope” – The Ultrascope is a robotic telescope – or ARO – Automated Robotic Observatory, that will allow amateur astronomers to construct a do it yourself, 3.5 Inch mirror ARO that is able to conduct celestial photography and…

New Italian Dealer

07/01/2021

We welcome PrimaLuceLab (Italy) as our latest OOUK telescope dealer – born from the passion of two amateur astronomers (Filippo and Omar), with many years of experience in the creation and sale of products for astronomy, radio astronomy and photography. PrimaLuceLab develops new systems assembling different components, all compatible, that permit everybody to discover the…

ODK10 First Light Image

07/01/2021

Here’s a great First Light Image from Sara Wager in Spain. Totalling 25.5 hours integration time. Great colour balance and detail. Thanks Sara!

CG4 in Puppis

07/01/2021

Looking like a giant cosmic hand, or a giant space slug, reaching out to grab a poor defenseless distant edge-on galaxy (ESO 257-19) CG4 in Puppis is a dramatic example of a dusty cometary globule. Don’t be too alarmed, ESO 257-19 is in fact more than 100 million light years further away than CG4. This…

Thanks

07/01/2021

Thanks to all those who called at our Stand at Astrofest 2015 to have a chat or place orders. We hope you enjoyed your time at the show. Barry & John

New Rosette Image

07/01/2021

Pete Shah has been working on a new image of the Rosette Nebula recently. Pete has his AG12 well tuned and you can see his image from the link opposite. Thanks Pete!

See us at Astrofest!

07/01/2021

We will (as usual) be at Astrofest, Kensington Conference & Events Centre, London on 6 & 7 February. Please come along for a chat and if you have any questions about our products – it’s a great time to get some one on one advice and information. We will have some great offers at the…

Losmandy Setting Circle Kit

07/01/2021

Losmandy has new Digital setting circle hardware for the G11 and GM8 mounts. Two 12288 line optical encoders with readers. Encoders lock to shafts, NO radial movement, 6 stainless steel pins are used for linear movement. This system gives full use of the clutches without any misreading. Machined aluminium housings to enclose optical encoders and…