Explore Scientific 8.5mm 82 Degree Series LER Waterproof Eyepiece

With its exceptional 15mm long eye relief, the 8.5mm 82 Degree Series LER Waterproof Eyepiece from Explore Scientific offers a high-quality and comfortable viewing experience for all astronomy enthusiasts, including those who wear eyeglasses. The generous eye relief ensures that users can enjoy the expansive full field of view without sacrificing comfort or missing out on any celestial spectacle.

Crafted for precision and clarity, this eyepiece boasts an 8.5mm focal length, ideal for producing high magnifications necessary for detailed observations of the Moon's craters, the vibrant bands of Jupiter, or the delicate dance of binary stars. Under near-perfect atmospheric conditions, this innovative eyepiece reveals intricate planetary details and invites users to delve into the depths of deep-sky wonders such as nebulae and galaxies with enhanced clarity.

The superior light transmission of this versatile eyepiece is achieved through its multi-element design, featuring edge-blackened optics constructed from low-dispersion glass with a high refractive index. Each lens is treated with fully multi-coated durable enhanced multi-layer deposition (EMD) coatings, ensuring maximum light capture and delivering images with sharp contrast, high resolution, and crisp definition.

As part of Explore Scientific's acclaimed 82 Degree Series, this eyepiece is designed with an ultra-wide 82-degree apparent field of view, immersing observers in a panoramic celestial experience that naturally promotes relaxation and extended observation sessions. This broad field of view is particularly advantageous for employing averted vision techniques, which enhance the visibility of faint objects by utilizing the more light-sensitive areas of the eye.

Durability and user-friendliness are at the core of this eyepiece's design. It is gas-purged and O-ring sealed, offering a waterproof and fog-proof environment that protects against internal condensation and prevents the ingress of contaminants such as fungus and dust. This innovative sealing makes the eyepiece exceptionally easy to clean and maintain, ensuring a pristine viewing experience every time.

The 8.5mm 82 Degree Series LER Waterproof Eyepiece is an indispensable tool for the dedicated astronomer seeking to explore the night sky with unparalleled comfort, clarity, and protection against the elements. Whether observing from a damp meadow or under the crystal-clear canopy of a desert sky, this eyepiece is engineered to perform and built to last.