Meade Series 5000 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece - 20mm
Brand | Meade |
Part Number | 7653 |
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Manufacturer Description
The new Series 5000 Plossl eyepieces represent a milestone in design and engineering. The five and six element designs feature tack sharp optical performance which delivers a 40% improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge-distortions over traditional plossl designs. They yield the widest possible fields-of-view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and contrast. Compare their unparalleled 60° apparent field-of-view to any Plossl on the market today. Take a look through the new Meade Series 5000 Plossls and rediscover your favorite celestial objects.
Features:
• Wide 60° apparent field-of-view
• Premium grade optical glass
• Individually tuned, multi-layered coatings for maximum light transmission
• Lens edges and all internal metal surfaces are blackened to maximize image contrast
• Parfocal - little or no refocusing required when switching eyepieces
• Long eye relief
• Adjustable twist-up rubber eyeguards
• Includes a free Agena storage bolt-case with foam inserts (a $3 - $5.50 value)!
Reviews
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Jan 6, 2011
It's pretty much the only choice.
Pros:Strong Construction,Compact
Cons: Comments:This is pretty much the only choice for reticle eyepieces and for finder scopes. And it is only available here. I did purchase another brand a while back that had a flashing feature but it was big, bulky, and broke after first use.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
It would be nice for these things to turn off automatically after a few hours of non use. I just can't seem to remember to turn them off and I'm always replacing batteries.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
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Specifications
Apparent Field of View | 60° |
Barrel Size | 1.25" (31.7mm) |
Bolt Case Included | Discontinued Item |
Bolt Case Size | Agena 52x80mm |
Coatings | Multi-Coated |
Design | Plossl |
End Caps | 2 |
Focal Length | 20mm |
Lens Elements | 5 |
Parfocal | Yes |
Rubber Eye Guard | Yes (Twist-Up Eyecup) |
Blackened Lens Edges | Yes |
Manufacturer | Meade |
Eyepiece Focal Length | 15.1mm - 20mm |
Eyepiece Field of View | 51 - 60 degrees |
Eyepiece Series | Meade 5000 Plossl |
Barrel Type | With safety undercut |
Filter Threads | Standard 1.25" Filter Thread (M28.5 x 0.6) |