Reviews of the astronomy related equipment I own or use extensively, including telescopes, eyepieces and books written by Matthew Hodgson.
Arguably one of the finest 5” scopes ever made, the APM TMB LZOS 130 F/9.2 triplet apo offers unsurpassed optical quality which delivers amazing planetary and DSO views. Click to read more
The Tele Vue Nagler Zoom eyepiece competes in the top league in terms of performance, but with the convenience and utility of offering several eyepieces in one which allows a pefect selection of power for atmospheric conditions and exteme portability when travelling to dark skies. Click to read more
A review of the nPAE Theia90 Star Diagonal with built in filter changer which marries a high quality 2″ diagonal with the convenience of a drop in, pull out filter changer, all in a well engineered package. Click to read more
By using the 1.7x CQ module from the FS-60Q, the FC-76 is transformed into a quadruplet f/12.6 Apo with improved colour correction and a perfectly flat field. Click to read more
The TMB designed, LZOS manufactured, APM LZOS 115 f/7 triplet Apo refractor is an outstanding performer at home and as a travelling scope, both for visual use and astrophotography. Click to read more
The 1.7x CQ module converts the FS-60 into an f/10 quadruplet of almost unsurpassed optical quality giving the user a highly portable scope that can do it all. Click to read more
The nPAE 6061 Medium Turret is well engineered and quite fun to use, saving valuable time while observing & allowing high power work during tranquil moments because eyepieces can be switched in seconds. Click to read more
The Princeton Tec Remix is lightweight, comfortable to wear for extended period and, the operation of the light acts as a safety feature for night-vision, making it a good choice as an astronomers headlamp. Click to read more
Either added as the FC-76 Objective Unit upgrade to a FS-60 or created from component pieces, the FC-76 DCU is a very portable 3″ aperture travel scope with excellent optics. Being a split tube design, it will fit in an aircraft cabin bag that complies with the most restrictive of allowances. Click to read more
The Takashashi FS-60 boasts excellent optical quality and a tiny size, so it can accompany you on any trip, meaning observing is always a possibility, no matter the destination. Click to read more
