The Vixen Optics 12mm SLV 1.25" Eyepiece for Astronomyfrom Vixen Optics 12mm SLV 1.25" Eyepiece for Astronomyfeatures a 20mm eye relief with a twist-up eyecup for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. Designed with seven elements in four groups, the fully multicoated optics minimizes light reflection for bright and sharp images. Its all-metal body has a 1.25" aluminum barrel, with an anti-roll rubberized grip.

12mm Focal Length    20mm Eye Relief    Fully Multicoated    Twist-Up Eyecup    Anti-Roll Body    7-Elements, 4-Groups    1.25" Aluminum Barrel

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Some reviewers say, if you get this eyepiece with PF-65EDA, it doesn't fit into the provided case for the scope. Is that right?

A: The case included with the Pentax PF-65EDAII 65mm Spotting Scope was designed to be used with the open back or fully closed depending on the size of the eyepiece attach to the scope. You would not be able to fully closed the bag when attaching Pentax SMC 8-24mm Zoom Eyepiece. The lenght of the case on the outer curve is 16.5''. The case has 2 zippers, 1 will give you access to the tripod mount. The second one will allow access to mount your eyepiece.

Q: 2. i have a range of spotting scopes and have just bought a televue 85 scope i want to see the birds clearly that my 82 leica 65 leica and 65 vanguard can't at long range so this eyepiece only gives me the same as them am i correct in that ?

A: Well it depends on the Focal Length of your scope. That is what determines the power of this eyepiece technically. You take the Focal Length of your Scope and divide it by the Millimeter of the Eyepiece.

Q: 3. Can this be used with Celestron 102 AZ telescope ?

A: Yes, the Celestron X-Cel LX 7mm Eyepiece (1.25"), can be used with the Celestron 102 AZ telescope.

Q: 4. I have a Pentax 65 ED II spotting scope and Pentax SMC XW 10mm eyepiece. If I wanted a greater field of view, should I get a bigger eyepiece 20mm or smaller one 5mm?

A: Magnification in telescopes and spotting scopes is calculated by division. So a 20mm eyepiece will have a greater angle of view than a 10mm or 5mm.

Q: 5. I have a Polaris 114eq-d. Will this eye piece adapter work to convert it to 1.5?It has the 1.5 hole. Just don't know about the threads matching. Thanks

A: Yes, we are using this currently on the same model I believe. and it works great!

Q: 6. does this fit the Nexstar 4 se?

A: it does indeed, and it's glorious.

Q: 7. Can it be used with Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope?

A: Yes, the Celestron X-Cel LX 7mm Eyepiece (1.25"), can be be used with the Celestron NexStar 8SE 203mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope.

Q: 8. Will it work with other brand t mounts?

A: Yes as long as the threading's are 42mm then it will work. That is correct.

Q: 9. Does anyone know if this eyepiece is usable with the DSLR camera adapter? I'm noticing the lenses that work with this are somewhat limited...

A: I don't think this is usuable with a camera adapter but I know that Baeder makes a line that allow that function

Q: 10. Is this eyepiece compatible with the ETX-60AT telescope?

A: I have checked the Meade Manual available online. The telescope uses the standard 1.25 eyepieces. I would imagine that standard eyepieces are capable of achieving focus since they talk about buying extra eyepieces. With a 60mm 350mm focal length the 25mm and 9mm eyepieces supplied with the unit produce 14 and 39 magnifications and a 5mm would produce 70 magnifications. From my early experience with a longer focus refractor a practical absolute maximum magnification is twice the diameter of the front lens in millimetres (that is 120), providing the optics are good. What I am saying is, Don't expect to just keep adding magnification - the image will become very faint and fuzzy. Besides at such very high magnification strange things happen. The very small exit pupil projects floaters etc and granular 'things' in your eye directly onto your retina overlaying the 'real' image and becoming very annoying.The 5mm X-Cel has a nice wide 60 degree field, and at 70 magnification high power should prove a very satisfactory complement to the 25mm and 9mm if the telescope lens quality and optical system is good.Because the magnification is higher, the image will be fainter so it is more likely that you will use it for Moon, Planets, and Double Stars. Also it will require more care to locate objects. Still it should prove a good choice for higher magnification use.As you see from the illustration it will be bulkier and heavier but a price must be paid for the wide field and good eye relief.