Which Meade ETX? Without question, one of the largest selling telescopes series in the world, the Meade ETX is a tremendously popular choice for a first telescope. However, there are many variations to choose...
Please note: The majority of Stanley London brassware are Indian reproductions. Be very careful when purchasing such items. An internet search for "stanley" and "london" will soon direct you to the...
What do the numbers mean in the binoculars title? In a binocular name, the first number indicates the magnification power and the second number is the diameter of the objective lens in mm. For example, for a...
Navy Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...
Science Cigarette Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling early trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my card...
How to choose a telescope sensibly. If you can read and have a modicum of common sense, read on!Binoculars e.g. 7 x 50 or 10x50 are great for ‘browsing’ or finding brighter objects. They will also help in...
There is a growing trend these days to sell reproduction as old (and thereby fool and con people) .They are only copies of antiques but are increasingly finding there way onto ebay and sold as genuine items to...
Orreries (named for the Earl of Orrery) are mechanical models of the solar system originally intended as educational tools, and also often used as ornaments. They are often called Planetariums. Generally...