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Vixen 1.25" NPL Twist-Up Plossl Eyepiece - 30mm # 39208

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Brand Vixen Optics
Part Number 39208
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The 2-group 4- element Plossl series eyepieces offer flat and clear images with good color correction. The NPL20, NPL25, NPL30 and NPL40 eyepieces feature a twist-up eye cup.

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      Review by David R.
      1533411111
      Aug 4, 2018

      5.0 Good mid-level eyepiece

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      Not premium but quite a bit better than entry level.

      Being in a 1.25 inch body, it has a narrower field of view compared to most 2 inch eyepieces.

      But in my case the narrower field of view works perfectly since I use it in an 80mm ED scope that has a small field of view anyway.

      Plus this eyepiece is smaller and weights quite a bit less than the big 2 inch EP's you usually find in this focal length range.

      So for a small scope where size and weight matter, this eyepiece works very well for presenting a decent wide field view.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Mike b.
      1503804723
      Aug 26, 2017

      5.0 30mm vixen

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      Nice addition for my etx125, sharp stars right to the edge.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by bill.steen1@cox.net
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      Jan 4, 2017

      5.0 Top Notch Finding Eyepiece

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      This is a top notch eyepiece that I bought for finding and wide view purposes. I found it very well made with good contrast and excellent optics. It has become one of my favorites in the 50 degree class. I found the view to be even better than I expected over all, and I expected it to be very good because of my experience with other Vixen Plossl eyepieces.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Specifications

      Apparent Field of View 50°
      Barrel Size 1.25" (31.7mm)
      Bolt Case Included Yes - Free Agena Eyepiece Container
      Bolt Case Size Agena 52x80mm
      Design Plossl
      Eye Relief by Design 24mm
      Focal Length 30mm
      Lens Elements 4
      Lens Groups 2
      Manufacturer Vixen Optics
      Eyepiece Focal Length 20.1mm - 30mm
      Eyepiece Field of View Up to 50 degrees
      Eyepiece Series Vixen NPL
      Barrel Type With safety undercut
      Filter Threads Standard 1.25" Filter Thread (M28.5 x 0.6)
      Eyepiece Weight 4.23oz (119.92g)