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Eyepieces & Barlows

What is an eyepiece: A telescope collects the light of faint and/or distant objects and forms a fixed-size image of those objects at the telescope’s prime focus. An eyepiece is simply a small microscope that enlarges a portion of that image so you can see more detail.

The importance of good eyepieces: Every photon of light collected by a telescope passes through an eyepiece before it reaches your eye. That light is therefore afflicted by every optical problem in that eyepiece – and the cheaper the eyepiece, the more problems it is likely to have. A $10 eyepiece will make a $2000 telescope perform like a $10 toy. If your telescope’s eyepieces are the simple two-element designs labeled H (Huygenian), R (Ramsden), or SR (symmetrical Ramsden), they are basically toy eyepieces and should be replaced.

Eyepieces are half of your scope’s optical system, and usually the most complex half. They should be at least the same quality as your scope (preferably better). A good telescope won’t improve a poor eyepiece – but a good eyepiece will get the most out of a so-so scope.

What eyepiece should I get first: When buying your first eyepieces, resist the urge to immediately buy the highest powers possible. Very high powers require experienced observers and excellent seeing conditions (dark, clear, steady skies) to get the most from them. Medium power eyepieces, on the other hand, give good images over a much wider range of seeing conditions.

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    Explore Scientific 9mm 120° field argon-purged waterproof 2" eyepiece

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    A first from Explore Scientific, this 2" 9mm deep sky eyepiece has an immense 120° field that seems to make your telescope disappear and plunge you...

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    Astro-Tech 3.5mm 110° Field Waterproof 1.25"/2" Eyepiece

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    The Astro-Tech 3.5mm o-ring sealed 1.25"/2" eyepiece combines a high power capability with a 110° apparent field to provide a jaw-dropping observin...

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    Vernonscope 12mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece

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    The 12mm Vernonscope Brandon "flat top" eyepiece is designed for high power use with any telescope type, at focal ratios f/7 and above. It provides...

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    Pentax 40mm XW Extra Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece

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    TeleVue 1.75 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens

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    This accessory lens corrects for 1.75 diopters of astigmatism when used with the appropriate TeleVue eyepiece . . .This Dioptrx accessory lens corr...

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    Vernonscope 32mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 24mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 8mm Brandon Flat Top Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 2" 48mm Brandon Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 16mm Brandon Eyepiece

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    TeleVue 0.25 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens

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    TeleVue 2.50 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens

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    Vernonscope 6mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 8mm Brandon Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 32mm Brandon Eyepiece

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    Vernonscope 24mm Brandon Eyepiece

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    Pentax 16.5mm XW Extra Wide Angle Eyepiece

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    Celestron Ultima Edge 24mm 1.25" Eyepiece 93453

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    Pentax 8-24mm SMC 1.25" Long Eye Relief Astronomical Zoom; 21-63x or 26-78x Spotting Scope Zoom

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    Celestron 23mm 2" 82° Luminos Eyepiece

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