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Meade Series 4000 1.25" Super Plossl Eyepiece - 20mm # 07174-02

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Brand Meade
Part Number 07174-02
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Manufacturer Description

The world standard in telescope oculars, Meade Series 4000 eyepieces yield the widest possible fields of view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye relief - and yet with extremely low astigmatism, spherical aberration, and off-axis color. Incorporating 7-layer multi-coatings and edge-blackened optics for optimum image contrast, these sophisticated 4 to 8-element designs permit levels of optical performance generally impossible to achieve with eyepieces of fewer elements. All Series 4000 eyepieces include a soft rubber eyeguard, custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount. The eyeguards fold down for eyeglass wearers, and in fact the folded eyeguard shields eyeglasses from coming into contact with the metal eyepiece housings. Rubber grips are provided on all but the three shortest focal length Super Plossl eyepieces.

Designed to utilize the very latest in optical glass types, Meade 4-element Super Plossls are excellent general-purpose eyepieces. For observing hairline lunar and planetary detail, splitting close double stars, or for resolving faint nebulosity in deep-space, Meade Super Plossls optimize the performance of any telescope type, whether it is a f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain, f/16 refractor, or f/4 reflector!

Product carries full one year Meade factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

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4.3 (Based on 7 Reviews) 86% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Kevin W.
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      Sep 4, 2018

      5.0 Meade 4000 series Super Plössl

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      My second 4000 series eyepiece, purchased recently as an upgrade to my Meade Infinity 102, It's a definite improvement in visualizing, excellent quality optic performance and works just great. The service from Agena was also top notch, with great packaging, quick service and very competitive pricing; I'll be buying again, for sure.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Carl K.
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      Apr 22, 2018

      4.0 Inexpensive eyepiece

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      I purchased this eyepiece before investing in a wide angle eyepiece at some future date. It works very well for general observing. It meets my expectations for cost versus performance.

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      Review by kyildirim of Istanbul.
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      Feb 4, 2016

      5.0 Good quality eyepiece

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      Accurate,Quality Lenses,Strong Construction,Compact,Easy to Use

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      This eyepiece will give you the highest accuracy and precision according to its price. Shipping and handling also are superb. I can highly recommend for beginners and also professionals who is making a DIY telescope.

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      Review by Jeff W of Philadelphia, PA.
      1386460800
      Dec 7, 2013

      5.0 The Series 4000 Bats 1.000

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      Accurate,Quality Lenses,Strong Construction,Easy to Use

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      All of the astronomy books that recommend the Series 4000 oculars, either directly in their text or obliquely by illustrating them, could be wrong. They're not!

      This is a nice, clear, bright eyepiece. At 20mm, it provides an important step up in magnification from the standard 25-26mm pieces that come with most telescopes. Neither too much, nor too little, as Goldilocks might say. It's just right. In a 1200mm focal length 'scope, the Moon fits in the field of view perfectly, and the image is clean and crisp from top to bottom and side to side. The stars and other deep space objects aren't too shabby, either.

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      Review by Altstiff of Toronto Canada.
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      Nov 29, 2013

      5.0 Love the Meade Series 4000 SP

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      Lightweight,Quality Lenses,Easy to Use,Compact,Strong Construction

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      I love the Meade Series 4000 EP. The lower to mid power ones are excellent with a nice wide FOV and excellent eye relief. Have not tried the higher powered ones but the 40/32/20mm are my go to EP for lower to mid power on my XT6.

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      Review by CathyK of Elizabethville, PA.
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      Sep 17, 2013

      5.0 Meade Series 400 1.25" Super Plossl Eyepiece

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      Lightweight,Easy to Use,Quality Lenses,Compact,Strong Construction,Accurate

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      I have the Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepiece Set. They all work great for either Astronomy or Bird Watching. This one was not included in the set. I'm sure it will also work as great as the others do. I have only used it once and it does what it is supposed to do.

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    7. viperbob

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      Aug 24, 2007

      1.0 Meade Super Plossl Series 4000 - 20mm

      Pros:

      Not much unless you have a Japanese version

      Cons:

      Worthless in most scopes, don't buy

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      Included in the eyepiece set I got from Meade for $99 (with the purchase of a new LX90) was this 20mm plossl and I found it to be another disappointment. My version was from China or Taiwan and was poorly made.

      I did have a chance to compare a Televue 20mm plossl with a 20mm Meade SP series 4000 at a star party. No comparison! Eye relief stated is around 13mm but I doubt it. In any telescope I used, stars were sharp to about 50% with the balance being worthless. I'm told that the Japanese version of this plossl is an excellent workhorse and would be a keeper, but buyer beware. The views in this review were made in my LX-90 f/10 SCT. I still have the Televue 20mm plossl, and am hoping to get another for my binoviewer.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Specifications

      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 Multi-Coated
      End Caps 2
      Eye Relief by Design 15mm
      Focal Length 20mm
      Lens Elements 4
      Lens Groups 2
      Parfocal Yes
      Rubber Eye Guard Yes (Rubber, Fold up)
      Blackened Lens Edges Yes
      Manufacturer Meade
      Eyepiece Focal Length 15.1mm - 20mm
      Eyepiece Field of View 51 - 60 degrees
      Eyepiece Series Meade 4000 Plossl
      Barrel Type Smooth sided
      Filter Threads Standard 1.25" Filter Thread (M28.5 x 0.6)
      Eyepiece Weight 3.90oz (110.56g)