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Meade Super Plössl 6.4mm 1.25-Inch Eyepiece
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DescriptionThe Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece lifts you to the stars with the 52 apparent field and 6.4mm focal length. The planets present themselves with clarity, thanks to the four-element design that utilizes premium-grade optical glass. With the Meade telescope part 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl eyepiece, refocusing is limited as you switch pieces, and a soft rubber eyeguard that can be adjusted for eyeglasses is included. The Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece is designed with the very latest in optical glass types, and are excellent general-purpose eyepieces. For observing hairline lunar and planetary detail, splitting close double stars, or for resolving faint nebulosity in deep space, Super Plossls optimize the performance of any telescope type.Features:6.4mm focal length52° apparent field1.25" ocular diameter, barrel threaded for filtersFour-element designSeven-layer, multi-coated opticsEdge-blackened for optimum image contrastParfocal design limits refocusing when switching between series 4000 eyepiecesThe telescope parts of the Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece, yield the widest possible fields of view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye relief - with extremely low astigmatism, spherical aberration and off-axis color. Each eyepiece includes a soft rubber eyeguard - custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount - that folds down for eyeglass wearers. Buy the Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece, and reach for the stars as the amazing precision of the eyepiece takes you beyond the sky. |
Newbie Star Gazer with New Telescope Help!?
Hey, i made a post last night about a new telescope I received on the wkend and wasn’t sure if I should upgrade eyepieces. It’s a Donsonian Sykwatcher the 200mm/1200mm with 2 eyepieces both super plossl one is 25mm and the other 10mm. So I went out tonight again and I think I found Planets possibly Jupiter and or Mars im not quite sure (still a newbie) I used the 10mm but they still looked like little dots pretty much the same as looking at them with the naked eye. Am I doing something wrong or are they only suppose to look like dots on this telescope with the eyepiece I used???
Thanks 
It's unlikely you're seeing Mars as it's currently setting before it's dark.
Jupiter would be reasonably high up in the southern sky by about 8pm.
Have you checked to see if your finder scope is aligned with your main scope? Center the finder scope on the Moon. Then check to see if the Moon is centered in your main scope with the 25mm eyepiece. If it's not, there will be adjustments you can make to the finder so they're both pointed in the same direction.
With your 10mm eyepiece, your scope will give 120 power. At that magnification you should be able to see banding on Jupiter. Even with your 25mm eyepiece, you should be able to tell Jupiter is a disc, and see the four Galilean Moons.
Visiting an astronomical society, and bringing your scope is a wonderful idea. Odds are you'll learn more in one night than you will in several trying on your own.
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Meade Super Plössl 6.4mm 1.25-Inch Eyepiece
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DescriptionThe Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece lifts you to the stars with the 52 apparent field and 6.4mm focal length. The planets present themselves with clarity, thanks to the four-element design that utilizes premium-grade optical glass. With the Meade telescope part 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl eyepiece, refocusing is limited as you switch pieces, and a soft rubber eyeguard that can be adjusted for eyeglasses is included. The Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece is designed with the very latest in optical glass types, and are excellent general-purpose eyepieces. For observing hairline lunar and planetary detail, splitting close double stars, or for resolving faint nebulosity in deep space, Super Plossls optimize the performance of any telescope type.Features:6.4mm focal length52° apparent field1.25" ocular diameter, barrel threaded for filtersFour-element designSeven-layer, multi-coated opticsEdge-blackened for optimum image contrastParfocal design limits refocusing when switching between series 4000 eyepiecesThe telescope parts of the Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece, yield the widest possible fields of view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye relief - with extremely low astigmatism, spherical aberration and off-axis color. Each eyepiece includes a soft rubber eyeguard - custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount - that folds down for eyeglass wearers. Buy the Meade 1.25" 6.4mm Super Plossl Eyepiece, and reach for the stars as the amazing precision of the eyepiece takes you beyond the sky. |
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Meade ETX-TC Telsescopic
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DescriptionMeade ETX-80 AT-TC Astro Telescope w/ Autostar HD Tripod and No Case 0805-04-21 Features
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Meade 5-Element Plössl 32mm 2-Inch Eyepiece
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DescriptionThe Meade 2" 32mm Series 5000 Plossl Eyepiece lets you enjoy superior stargazing with the 60 apparent field, and 2" ocular diameter that is barrel threaded for filters with a 32mm focal length. The planets come alive as the details are crystal clear with the six-element design, which utilizes premium-grade optical glass. With the Meade Series 5000 2 32mm Plossl Eyepiece, refocusing is limited, and a soft rubber eyeguard that can be adjusted for eyeglasses is included. The Meade 2" 32mm Series 5000 Plossl Eyepiece increases the focal length of your telescope with this six-element, optically designed 32mm Plossl.Delivers 40% improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge distortion when compared to traditional Plossl pieces. 32mm focal lengthWide 60° apparent field-of viewPremium-grade optical glassIndividually tuned, multi-layered coatings for maximum light transmissionParfocal design limits refocusing when switching between eyepieces2" barrel diameterThe Meade Series 5000 2" 32mm Plossl Eyepiece lets you rediscover your favorite celestial objects with an eyepiece that offers a 60° apparent field-of-view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and contrast. Buy the Meade 2" 32mm Series 5000 Plossl Eyepiece, and lift your eyes to the sky for an incredible view. Features
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White Baytronix AstroVenture 4.5" Reflector Telescope Fast f/4.4 EQ Mount
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DescriptionRich-Field 4.5 Inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope. Possibly the best reflector telescope value available today, this 4.5" scope boasts a short 500mm focal length. As a result, this scope packs a super-fast F/4.4 F-ratio, making it an extremely powerful instrument for wide-field and deep space astronomy. With its tremendous light-gathering power, you can observe fabulous nebulae, galaxies, binary star systems and most of the famed deep space Messier objects in dark skies. You can see outstanding detail when viewing the moon you'll spot the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter. Included is an adjustable full-sized aluminum tripod with a built-in accessory tray. This scope has an Equatorial Mount, so it can be polar aligned to track the movements of stars parade across the night sky. Use the declination circle, hour circle and latitude scale to quickly locate any celestial body. Thanks to precision worm gears and a substantial counter weight, the telescope can be balanced so that the slightest finger touch turn of the flexi cables will move the telescope with a smooth, steady motion. An optional right-ascension motor drive is available. Two medium power 1.25" diameter Plossl eyepieces (25mm & 10mm) and a Barlow 2x lens are included. Additional 1.25" eyepieces are available. Also included is a dust-free cleaning cloth, a map of the surface of the moon and a moon filter designed for reducing moon glare, and a poster of the solar system. The primary mirror is collimated (aligned) at the factory, but the scope does not include collimation aides, tools or instructions. All reflector telescopes show an inverted image, so purchase an optional erector eyepiece for daytime terrestrial viewing. Because the included paper instructions offer limited guidance, we provide buyers with an online full-color photograph, step-by-step assembly guide so you'll be up and running without having to struggle with a complex assembly diagram. Features
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Green Baytronix AstroVenture 4.5" Reflector Telescope Fast f/4.4 EQ Mount
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DescriptionRich-Field 4.5 Inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope. Possibly the best reflector telescope value available today, this 4.5" scope boasts a short 500mm focal length. As a result, this scope packs a super-fast F/4.4 F-ratio, making it an extremely powerful instrument for wide-field and deep space astronomy. With its tremendous light-gathering power, you can observe fabulous nebulae, galaxies, binary star systems and most of the famed deep space Messier objects in dark skies. You can see outstanding detail when viewing the moon you'll spot the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter. Included is an adjustable full-sized aluminum tripod with a built-in accessory tray. This scope has an Equatorial Mount, so it can be polar aligned to track the movements of stars parade across the night sky. Use the declination circle, hour circle and latitude scale to quickly locate any celestial body. Thanks to precision worm gears and a substantial counter weight, the telescope can be balanced so that the slightest finger touch turn of the flexi cables will move the telescope with a smooth, steady motion. An optional right-ascension motor drive is available. Two medium power 1.25" diameter Plossl eyepieces (25mm & 10mm) and a Barlow 2x lens are included. Additional 1.25" eyepieces are available. Also included is a dust-free cleaning cloth, a map of the surface of the moon and a moon filter designed for reducing moon glare, and a poster of the solar system. The primary mirror is collimated (aligned) at the factory, but the scope does not include collimation aides, tools or instructions. All reflector telescopes show an inverted image, so purchase an optional erector eyepiece for daytime terrestrial viewing. Because the included paper instructions offer limited guidance, we provide buyers with an online full-color photograph, step-by-step assembly guide so you'll be up and running without having to struggle with a complex assembly diagram. Features
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Burgundy Baytronix AstroVenture 4.5" Reflector Telescope Fast f/4.4 EQ Mount
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DescriptionRich-Field 4.5 Inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope. Possibly the best reflector telescope value available today, this 4.5" scope boasts a short 500mm focal length. As a result, this scope packs a super-fast F/4.4 F-ratio, making it an extremely powerful instrument for wide-field and deep space astronomy. With its tremendous light-gathering power, you can observe fabulous nebulae, galaxies, binary star systems and most of the famed deep space Messier objects in dark skies. You can see outstanding detail when viewing the moon you'll spot the Rings of Saturn and the Moons of Jupiter. Included is an adjustable full-sized aluminum tripod with a built-in accessory tray. This scope has an Equatorial Mount, so it can be polar aligned to track the movements of stars parade across the night sky. Use the declination circle, hour circle and latitude scale to quickly locate any celestial body. Thanks to precision worm gears and a substantial counter weight, the telescope can be balanced so that the slightest finger touch turn of the flexi cables will move the telescope with a smooth, steady motion. An optional right-ascension motor drive is available. Two medium power 1.25" diameter Plossl eyepieces (25mm & 10mm) and a Barlow 2x lens are included. Additional 1.25" eyepieces are available. Also included is a dust-free cleaning cloth, a map of the surface of the moon and a moon filter designed for reducing moon glare, and a poster of the solar system. The primary mirror is collimated (aligned) at the factory, but the scope does not include collimation aides, tools or instructions. All reflector telescopes show an inverted image, so purchase an optional erector eyepiece for daytime terrestrial viewing. Because the included paper instructions offer limited guidance, we provide buyers with an online full-color photograph, step-by-step assembly guide so you'll be up and running without having to struggle with a complex assembly diagram. Features
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Celestron 52268 C90 Mak Spotting scope (Black)
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DescriptionThe Maksutov optical design is recognized for being a portable design that is easy to use and has a variety of applications, making it an excellent choice for both terrestrial and astronomical usage. This C90 Mak has excellent optics with razor sharp images over a wide field, along with built-in T-adapter threads for adapting SLR cameras. It comes with a 32mm eyepiece, 45° erect image diagonal, and 8x21 erect image finderscope. Celestron’s 52268 90mm Maksutov Spotting Scope delivers excellent high power optics in a compact, affordable package. The 52268 package includes a backpack style soft carrying case, an 8x21 erect image finder scope, a 1.25 inch size correct image 45* prism diagonal, and a fully coated 32mm plossl eyepiece for a magnification of 39X. The Maksutov-Cassegrain design of the C90 uses a combination of mirrors and lenses; this “folded” optical system has a focal length of 1250mm in a body only twelve inches long. The Maksutov design delivers high power views without a trace of the chromatic aberration, also called blue fringing, that can distort high power views in competing refractor style spotting scopes. At 40X magnification where some low cost spotting scopes start to seem fuzzy, the C90 is just getting started. The C90 uses the same 1.25 inch eyepieces used in astronomical telescopes. The standard equipment 32mm plossl eyepiece yields a magnification of 39X, but many other eyepieces can be used to vary the magnification. The Celestron model 52268 seems very well built, with excellent multi-coatings visible on the front lens. The real beauty of this 90mm Maksutov spotting scope, however, is in the view it offers. When I use an optional 12.5mm eyepiece to look at Jupiter at 100X I can clearly see Jupiter’s major cloud bands as well as its four moons. When I look at the Moon and stars I can easily push the magnification to 200X with an optional 6mm eyepiece. When I look at birds in the backyard, I’m treated to delightful views full of vibrant color and crisp detail. With a close focus distance of only 15 feet, the detail and texture I see is simply amazing. High magnification viewing requires a solid tripod, of course. Celestron’s Heavy Duty Altazimuth Tripod comes with slow motion controls to allow the scope to be pointed precisely, and I can clamp the dovetail base on my CG5 mount for astronomical use. The other drawback to high magnification viewing is a narrow field of view; high magnification makes it hard to follow moving targets like birds in flight. Overall the Celestron C90 Maksutov Spotting Scope does a fine job as a companion to good pair of binoculars. The C90 also doubles as a portable astronomy scope; it won’t show the flag on the Moon but it will show thousands of craters on the Moon as well as showing the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. --Jeff Phillips Pros: Compact and portable Excellent high power optics Upgradeable with 1.25” eyepieces Adaptable for astronomy and photography Cons: Not waterproof Features
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