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Meade Series 5000 1.25" Plossl Eyepiece - 26mm # 07654

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Brand Meade
Part Number 7654
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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)!

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

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    1. sebagr

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      Review by sebagr of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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      Dec 30, 2010

      3.0 Good eyepiece, but could be better

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Quality Lenses

      Cons:

      Heavy

      Comments:

      I was excited to get one of these, but when I had the chance to go to the field after receiving it I noticed the contrast and resolving power for globular clusters was not as good as with my old Meade series 4000...

      Granted, this is almost like having a 2'' eyepiece in terms of comfort when observing (it's huge!), but I'm not entirely satisfied with the results because I was expecting an improve from the old series.

      Maybe getting a Televue Plossl eyepiece for a little more money would've been a wiser decision, but anyway this is a good eyepiece, just not as good as I was expecting.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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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 65x80mm
      Coatings Multi-Coated
      Design Plossl
      End Caps 2
      Focal Length 26mm
      Lens Elements 5
      Parfocal Yes
      Rubber Eye Guard Yes (Twist-Up Eyecup)
      Blackened Lens Edges Yes
      Manufacturer Meade
      Eyepiece Focal Length 20.1mm - 30mm
      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)