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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
Astro-TechIn StockThe 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
Vernonscope5.0 star rating 2 ReviewsMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
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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
PentaxIn StockThis long focal length 2" Pentax eyepiece is outstanding for low power/wide field astronomical observing with long focal length refractors and cata...
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TeleVue 1.75 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens
TeleVueMore on the wayThis 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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The 32mm Vernonscope Brandon "flat top" eyepiece is designed for nigh-perfect low power deep sky observing with any telescope type, at focal ratios...
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Vernonscope 24mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece
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The 24mm Vernonscope Brandon "flat top" eyepiece is designed for nigh-perfect medium power deep sky observing with any telescope type, at focal rat...
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Vernonscope 8mm Brandon Flat Top Eyepiece
VernonscopeMore on the wayThe 8mm 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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Vernonscope 2" 48mm Brandon Eyepiece
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The 2" 48mm Vernonscope Brandon eyepiece is designed for nigh-perfect low power deep sky observing with any telescope type that can use 2" eyepiece...
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Vernonscope 16mm Brandon Eyepiece
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The 16mm Vernonscope Brandon eyepiece is designed for medium power high contrast/dark sky background use with any telescope type, at focal ratios f...
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TeleVue 0.25 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens
TeleVueIn StockThis Dioptrx accessory lens corrects for an astigmatism of 0.25 diopter. (This would be a"CYL" value of 0.25 in your eyeglass prescription.) The l...
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TeleVue 2.50 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens
TeleVue5.0 star rating 1 ReviewIn Stock5.0 / 5.0
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This Dioptrx accessory lens corrects for an astigmatism of 2.5 diopters. (This would be a "CYL" value of 2.50 in your eyeglass prescription.) The ...
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Vernonscope 6mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece
VernonscopeMore on the wayThe 6mm Vernonscope Brandon "flat top" eyepiece is designed for very high power use with any telescope type, at focal ratios f/7 and above. It prov...
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Vernonscope 16mm Brandon "Flat Top" Eyepiece
Vernonscope5.0 star rating 1 ReviewMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
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The 16mm Vernonscope Brandon "flat top" eyepiece is designed for medium power high contrast/dark sky background use with any telescope type, at foc...
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Vernonscope 8mm Brandon Eyepiece
Vernonscope4.7 star rating 3 ReviewsMore on the way4.7 / 5.0
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The 8mm Vernonscope Brandon eyepiece is designed for high power use with any telescope type, at focal ratios f/7 and above. It provides highly deta...
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Vernonscope 32mm Brandon Eyepiece
Vernonscope5.0 star rating 2 ReviewsMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
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The 32mm Vernonscope Brandon eyepiece is designed for nigh-perfect low power deep sky observing with any telescope type, at focal ratios f/7 and ab...
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Vernonscope 24mm Brandon Eyepiece
Vernonscope5.0 star rating 1 ReviewMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
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The 24mm Vernonscope Brandon eyepiece is designed for nigh-perfect medium power deep sky observing with any telescope type, at focal ratios f/7 and...
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Vernonscope 12mm Brandon Eyepiece
Vernonscope5.0 star rating 1 ReviewMore on the way5.0 / 5.0
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The 12mm Vernonscope Brandon eyepiece is designed for high power use with any telescope type, at focal ratios f/7 and above. It provides highly det...
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Pentax 16.5mm XW Extra Wide Angle Eyepiece
PentaxIn StockThis medium focal length Pentax is a dual-purpose eyepiece for both terrestrial and astronomical observing. Terrestrially, it is an excellent moder...
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TeleVue 3.50 Diopter Dioptrx Astigmatism-Correcting Lens
TeleVueIn StockThis Dioptrx accessory lens corrects for an astigmatism of 3.50 diopters. (This would be a "CYL" value of 3.50 in your eyeglass prescription.) The...
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Celestron Ultima Edge 24mm 1.25" Eyepiece 93453
CelestronMore on the wayHighlights 24mm Ultra Flat Field eyepiece designed for 1.25” focusers Incredibly crisp views from center to edge of field Fully multi-coated, 8-el...
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Pentax 8-24mm SMC 1.25" Long Eye Relief Astronomical Zoom; 21-63x or 26-78x Spotting Scope Zoom
PentaxMore on the wayThis is an ultra-premium six-element zoom eyepiece. It has a long eye relief that's particularly well-suited to those who must wear eyeglasses whil...
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Celestron 23mm 2" 82° Luminos Eyepiece
Celestron4.2 star rating 5 ReviewsIn Stock4.2 / 5.0
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This 2" Celestron Luminos 23mm eyepiece is a six-lens design with a very wide 82° field and minimal field curvature. This makes it particularly wel...
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Tele Vue 19mm Nagler Type 7 Eyepiece 2"
TeleVueSold OutNagler Type 7 Eyepieces – The Next Evolution in Immersive Astronomy The Tele Vue Nagler Type 7 eyepiece series is the newest evolution in the leg...
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