GSO 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece - 12mm
Brand | GSO |
Part Number | GSP12 |
Availability | available |
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Manufacturer Description
GSO's Super-Plossl eyepieces have been some of our most popular sellers over the years. Users will experience incredible views without breaking the bank or impinging on your telescope's balance. They represent what is perhaps the best buy today for astronomers on a budget or for beginners. But don't be fooled by their low prices - these might well turn out to be all the eyepieces you will ever need!
The GSO Super-Plossls are available in a 1.25" barrel size and 9 different focal lengths ranging from 4mm to 40mm. The 4mm, 6mm and 9mm models are great for high power planetary and lunar observation. The 12mm and 15mm are perfect intermediate focal lengths, performing well on both deep-sky and planetary subjects. The 20mm and 25mm models would be excellent choices for low power scanning of open star clusters and viewing larger galaxies. The 32mm and 40mm models offer a wide field and are superb for wide field scanning, detailed observations of large diffuse subjects or as a finder eyepiece.
Features:
- All eyepieces are fully multicoated (FMC) for maximum light transmission
- High quality lenses provide the best-possible sharpness all over the field of view
- Blackened lens edges reduce light scattering and improve contrast
- Fold-down rubber eyecups to keep out stray light
- Barrel features a safety undercut for added security
- Comfortable eye relief at all but the shortest focal lengths (As in all Plossl eyepieces, eye relief can get tight at the shorter focal lengths but this is design constraint, not a fault of these eyepieces)
- Includes two end caps
Reviews
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Aug 13, 2018
Nice little EP
Pros: Cons: Comments:My goto for aligning and lower mag viewing. Helps me dial in my scope's goto and gives fantastic views of DSOs and solar system alike. Well worth the money.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jun 29, 2012I will be buying more GSO products.
Pros:Quality Lenses
Cons: Comments:I'm using this eyepiece on my 6" reflector telescope. I immediately saw the difference in viewing sharpness of Saturn when compared to my old eyepieces. Nicely made and packaged well. I will be ordering additional GSO Plossl eyepieces.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Nov 6, 2009Really good value eyepiece
Pros:Quality Lenses,Strong Construction,Accurate
Cons:Short eye relief
Comments:I needed an eyepiece to fill the gap between my Meade 9mm and Orion 25mm eyepieces. I am on a tight budget and this eyepiece fit the need and cost perfectly.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Sort bySpecifications
Apparent Field of View 52° Barrel Size 1.25" (31.7mm) Bolt Case Included Yes - Free Agena Eyepiece Container Bolt Case Size Agena 42x60mm Coatings Fully Multi-Coated Design Plossl Height (with Eye Guard) 56mm End Caps 2 Eye Relief by Design 8mm Filter Threads Standard 1.25" Filter Thread (M28.5 x 0.6) Focal Length 12mm Lens Elements 4 Rubber Eye Guard Yes Blackened Lens Edges Yes Manufacturer GSO Eyepiece Focal Length 10.1mm - 15mm Eyepiece Field of View 51 - 60 degrees Eyepiece Series GSO Plossl Barrel Type With safety undercut Eyepiece Weight 2.90oz (82.21g)