It comes with a pouch with a belt clip. While the NexStar SE/Evolution Celestron, Celestron Tabletop Tripod, NexStar SE. Edited by David E, 08 October 2014 - 08:14 PM. The most eyepieces I use are 65 to 70 degrees. Good luck and clear skies! They're still well regarded, though the 28mm is said to be ergonomically awkward to view through. Several functions may not work. You would recognize the names of the OEMs if I told you. Pros: Good off-axis sharpness and eye relief, but . The rubber eyecup can be raised higher with the use of an included extension ring; a twist-up mechanism would have been preferable. I would target a 12mm-13mm for my first EP purchase. I can easily watch a close double drift past the field stop of a type 6 Nagler and often do. In the refractor, though, the 4.5 Morpheus comes into its own, with plenty of drift time with a focal length over 1100mm shorter. Munich, German Mnchen, city, capital of Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. They are probably another variation of the UWANs, thought the specified focal lengths have been changed from 7mm to 8mm and from 16mm to 15mm. Light Benders: 2" Astro-Physics MaxBright, 2" iStar dielectric, 2" Stellarvue Deluxe, 2" TAL/ NPZ dielectric, 2" Baader Amici prism . Don, I know the FS size controls the AFOV, but I thought the F/L was inherent to the optical design? Because they're Stellarvue! There are also 60 degree eyepieces like the Starguider ED and Paradigms. I was surprised! I find that I can use nearly the entire field of an 82 eyepiece for observing an object but the wider field of a 100 or 110 eyepiece does not add much to the field useful for observing the planets and double stars. Though advertised as 82, Celestrons 15mm Luminos had an apparent field between that of the 76 Morpheus and the other 82 models. Introducing the Stellarvue Optimus eyepiece series. Introducing the new Stellarvue Ultra Wide Angle eyepiece series. Stellarvue 4 mm Ultra Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece - EUW-04.. It is likely KUO like the WP Meade UWA, who also make the UWAN/PWA. Congrats! A 20mm eyepiece with a 100 field for only $300 seems too good to be true! Vixens fine eyepieces dont get the respect they deserve. No question they set the standard. The TeleVue eyepieces are very sharp across the field, the Astro-Tech eyepieces slightly less so but they provide essentially the same views, just not quite so perfect. Don't have an Astromart account? Not to say that normal 50 and wide-field 65 eyepieces arent excellent, but for a more immersive viewing experience most telescope owners add at least one, if not several ultra-wide 82 eyepieces to their collection. See William Paolinis review of all six Morpheus eyepieces here, and his full review of the Morpheus 17.5mm eyepiece here. A+ is the highest possible grade, and the lowest grade to pass a course is D. So if you assign numerical values in ascending order starting with 1, the input for the grade conversion is as follows: In the conversion tool, you enter 1as maximum grade (corresponding to A+), and 5 asminimum passing grade (corresponding to D). However, with your eye positioned where it needs to be to see the whole field, the field partially blacks out with squirming kidney-bean shadows (technically called spherical aberration of the exit pupil). Kunming UWA reskins. I think the common view is that they are in the ES class performance wise. We are not all the same when it comes to eye relief requirements, especially when choosing an eyepiece that has more elements than the 5 element budget wide field types. All marketing. Favorite eyepiece field of view - Eyepieces - Cloudy Nights Pros: Solid construction with good eye relief. With some help from the members here, I'm awaiting a 28mm 82 degree Stellarview EP. It eliminates the need to rebalance the telescope. Especially comparing them to the ES line. I didn't understand how big a deal this was until I bit the bullet and purchased a chair. I am also intrigued by the 4mm. A frequent example on here is the 84 degrees of the Docter 12.5, which is a highly accessible but wide field. The A-T 28UWA/StellarVue 82 and APM 30UFF has already been mentioned in this thread. The A-T is darn close, but does give more magnification and FOV. I don't know how much help my opinion will be but I will certainly share what I can when I have them in front of me. How are the new Orion SkyQuest dobsonians? I like having eyepieces at my fingertips. Nice wide field. It can just matter on how you want to frame objects personally I feel 60o or less FOV is like looking through a tunnel so I dont use those EP's as much even though I have some. Does anyone know anything about the new Stellarvue UWA's? Widest range of top-quality eyepieces, from 3.5mm to 31mm Known for having flat fields and high contrast as well as great clarity Backed by Tele Vue's excellent quality control Explore Scientific 82 Degree Eyepieces Comments All focal lengths are waterproof/argon purged Excellent apparent field of view at 82-degrees Program Fees: 0 - 10,000 (per semester) Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University . Cons: Very aberrated off-axis star images; slightly less than 82 field. But the twist-up mechanism in one unit I tested (which I exchanged) was loose and rattled. The A-T 28UWA/StellarVue 82 and APM 30UFF has already been mentioned in this thread. I've spent a decent amount of time with an 82-degree eyepiece, but the extra field never seemed very immersive to me. This is a recommended complete set of eyepieces for use with any Stellarvue telescope from the SV70T to the SV152 Flagship! Note: For definitions of basic eyepiece characteristics mentioned below, see Ed Tings A Beginners Guide to Telescope Eyepieces. The 13mm Televue Ethos is $658, the Televue 13mm Nagler is $335. This grade conversion formula, together with your degree programs Academic and Examination Regulations (FPSO), is a tool to help your convert grades earned in countries other than Germany. And the 31 was the same as the 30uwa/82, but obviously marketed as a 31 nagler alternative. Its smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the bigger ASIAir Plus astrophoto computer, but is it as good? This is like binge watching 4 seasons of a great show with a total cliff-hanger at the end of season 4, only to have the network cancel the show. I would be very surprised to find out that this new Stellarvue line is not the same as the new TS UWAN line. 2023 Astromart.com. The Stellarvue 82 is well made, with a compact, solid construction, good 14mm of eye relief (better than the stated 12mm) and a fold-up eyecup. Never occurred to me that they might actually be the same. Drop it in a barlow or a slow Mak and it's tolerable. The specifications state an 86 apparent field but it appeared to be the same as the other 82 models. Once you look through eyepieces with 82 apparent fields, all lesser eyepieces give the impression of looking down a tunnel. MSRP $350. For some reason, uncle Al seems to have a monopoly on 13-16mm compact 82s that perform well in fast scopes as the 16 UWAN was the weak link in that line as well, but I don't remember ever trying the 16, or scrutinizing the 15mm axiom LX vs the 14 Meade or ES. Observing while seated is a much better experience. Telescope Eyepieces Guide - High Point Scientific The 4.5mm Morpheus is sharper than the Ethos SX, by a hair. Top-ranked German Universities in Munich. Reducer Flatteners for other telescopes, Finderscope Eyepieces with Focusing Reticle, Barlows to double the power of your eyepieces, Stellarvue 15 mm Ultra Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece - EUW-15.0, Stellarvue 4 mm Ultra Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece - EUW-04.0, Stellarvue 8 mm Ultra Wide Angle 1.25" Eyepiece - EUW-08.0, Stellarvue Ultra Wide Angle Eyepiece Set - EUW-SET. It is Bavaria's largest city and the third largest city in Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg). Bottom Line: A well-made eyepiece but costly for the performance. The 8-element Morpheus design provides nearly top-class performance for much less than the premium competition, which would also include Tele Vues 72 Delos series. It's a great eyepiece. This is an enthusiast's forum - these folks typically take good care of their stuff. Building an set of eyepieces takes some time. But the original Ethos remains unmatched for optics. Pop. While still impressive, they arent as wide as the others. Explore Scientific 11 mm - 82 Argon Purged Waterproof 1.25" Eyepiece SKU: EXS-EPWP8211-01 Focal Length: 11 mm Apparent Field of View: 82 degrees Barrel Size: 1.25" Eye Relief: 15.6 mm Free shipping $229.99 In Stock Add to cart As low as $7.43/Month Apertura 9mm - 27mm Zoom Eyepiece SKU: APT-ZOOM927 Focal Length: 9mm - 27mm The 102 degree Nikon HWs are another good example. Make no mistake, these are large and heavy eyepieces, with some requiring 2-inch focusers. While stars do bloat a little at the very edge, the 83 SSW comes close to matching a Nagler for optical performance, with the benefit of slightly longer 14mm eye relief and a more comfortable twist-up eyecup. Though advertised as 80, I found the apparent field matched a Naglers 82 field. A 100 degree field of view provides the user with almost 1.5 times the area of an 82 degree eyepiece. Old thread, but thought I would ask here first just in case instead of starting something new Stellarvue is running a sale on a 3 piece set of their 82 degree eyepieces for $292 while ES 82's are on sale for $99 each. This my first refractor, my first telescope with quality optics, my first telescope with a wide field of view, and my first telescope with a decent focuser (among other firsts) so I am very excited and anxious to get my hands on it. The Stellarvue 82 and Meades new PWA provide good performance for a much lower price. This affect is more pronounced in lower magnification, wide-field EP's. This is a great moderate power wide field eyepiece for viewing all kinds of deep sky objects, the moon and planets. You will get more use out of middle and low magnification EP's now. It is plenty wide enough and 1.25 inch 82 degree eyepieces are just so much more compact than their 100 degree counterparts. I recently purchased the 9 mm Optimus eyepiece after my excellent experience with the 20 mm Optimus. If so, you will need eyepieces with longer eye relief. Well to be honest, United Optics products tend to be quite good, whether branded as WO or SV, or something else. Pros: Lowest cost eyepiece in the group; long eye relief. Well to be honest, United Optics products tend to be quite good, whether branded as WO or SV, or something else. But I'm thinking a pair of the 16's might make a nice selection for binoviewers. Despite its size and dual barrel, its mass is only 586 grams, less than some of the competitors. Cheers. Looks like at this time they are all available. It's all part of the marketing game. The eyepieces rival Televue but they were sold to fund an Ethos. I find that the longer the focal length of the scope, the more I wanted wider apparent fields. But I can't confirm, and they could be a whole new OEM same as the luminos perhaps, rather than the initial SV82 which I am pretty sure was the UWAN. Munich, Bavaria, Germany Monthly Weather | AccuWeather The eyepiece is turned my 115 into a whole new scope for visual observing. Hmmm, looks like those four focal lengths are the only ones they make, at least for now. I'll be curiously watching how this pans out as to the origins of these EP's, if they end up being the old UWANs they are priced pretty competitively. I need at least 22mm of effective eye relief. I strongly recommend both the 20 mm and 9 mm Optimus. Introducing the Stellarvue Optimus eyepiece series. It is plenty wide enough and 1.25 inch 82 degree eyepieces are just so much more compact than their 100 degree counterparts. The eyepieces rival Televue but they were sold to fund an Ethos.I missed the 16mm and regretted it as it's a very useful focal length. Introducing the new Stellarvue Ultra Wide Angle eyepiece series. If the grading system of your university uses letter grades, you can assign a number to each letter grade. Nuff said! Stars begin to distort in the outer 25 percent of the field, so worse than the Explore Scientific and Tele Vue Ethos, but still very good, especially for the price. Pros: Best eye relief and off-axis star images. Are these made by United Optical? Pros: Lightest 100 with good eye relief. How are the new Orion SkyQuest dobsonians? Build quality 2nd to none.., relatively light for it's size.., but most of all the view is spectacular, all the way out to that wide 100 degree FOV. Bottom Line: A good ultra-wide eyepiece for the money. Has anyone out there tried both or have any thoughts? First light: Williams Optics binoviewers - TheSkySearchers.com Holding your eye in the proper position is way easier. The new TS UWANs are waterproof and filled with nitrogen. Stellarvue EOP-09.0 Though more costly, the Stellarvue Optimus also stood out for price vs. performance in a full 100 eyepiece. eyepiece will limit observer significantly. Posted by Steve Lightstone on 8th Aug 2020. All marketing. There was nothing wrong with them. The result is the equivalent to your grade in the German grading system, where 1.0 is the maximum grade and 4.0 the minimum passing grade. The failure rate, resolution, sharpness, and other subtle differences were there. They slap on the "15mm" on the side and everybody assumes it is actually 15mm, when it is really 14mm. I did sell a lot of axiom LXs though, and owned the 23mm for a while and was impressed with it. All in all, exactly what you'd expect from Stellarvue: A great product at a reasonable price. Thanks. I really like the 82 FoV in my scope, great image, easy to manage and store. It is just on the edge of being sensitive to what EP you can throw in the focuser and get good results. For me, I love 82 degrees, it feels just right. I tested this set on f/6 apo refractors and f/5 to f/6 Newtonian reflectors, concentrating on comparing on-axis and off-axis sharpness. Anything is possible. Its smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the bigger ASIAir Plus astrophoto computer, but is it as good? Maybe the following might help: This shows the FoV for a 28mm 82 deg, a 25mm plossl, and a 7mm Xcel EP on my Orion XT8 ( 203mm/1200mm = f5.9), Jon, I 'll be needing some guidance soon; the 28/82 is on the way: using that and my 7mm Xcel as a base, I'll be upgrading/replacing the others to flesh out a "good" set. Good heft without being too heavy. Returned it. Taken out of the original box for pictures only. It sounds like at $65 a piece it would be hard to do any better. You may see the shadow of the secondary mirror with this eyepiece and exit pupil. Here is a good listing of who actually makes applianceshttp://www.appliancehase/make.shtml. HOW did the Stellarvue EPs work out???? Other than that, this eyepiece is excellent and certainly merits your consideration. I bought this and the 4.7mm on a whim when picking up an SV60. sold for a while and that line was 16, 8, 4. Heres a low-cost zoom eyepiece that actually works well. Bottom Line: A superb eyepiece for 2-inch focusers. No. Pros: Low price; good eye relief; solid construction. In the AD8, the APM delivers tack-sharp stars to the edge. At NEAF, I purchased the 16mm UWA from Stellarvue for $95.I've owned all the WO UWAN in the past but sold off all of them except the 4mm.There was nothing wrong with them. At NEAF, I purchased the 16mm UWA from Stellarvue for $95. While the 76 Baader Morpheus provides slightly less field of view than the rest, the long eye relief and excellent image quality makes it new favorite of mine, and worthy of consideration. And it is just for 2-inch focusers and so requires 2-inch filters. But viewing with glasses on is still possible. But it is an excellent and attractive, though large, eyepiece at a slightly lower price than a Nagler with much better eye relief. Be informed, it can't hurt you. There are lots of OEM products floating around. Going Wider: Five 100-Degree Eyepieces Compared Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Oh, barlowed the 15mm starts to show curvature around the 80-85% mark for my eye and the 4 and the 8mm the same since already barlowed. With the eyecup folded down it can be used with eyeglasses, but only just. The ES is solidly made and comfortable to use despite its short 11mm eye relief (measured from the top of the eyecup), due to the recessed eye lens (the specs state 15.6mm). I had been planning on getting ES 82 degree EP's, but I just couldn't pass these up for the $. I'd also be interested to hear if anyone's tried these and has some thoughts on them. Some models sell for as much as $700 to $1,000 each. Eyepieces with 100 apparent fields of view provide the widest actual fields possible at any given focal length (with the exception of the few 110 and 120 models on offer). This 2 inch eyepiece is our widest field in the 82 degree range. Fancy eyepieces are expensive, simpler eyepieces can be nearly as good and much more affordable. STELLARVUE OPTIMUS 20MM 100deg 2.0'' 9-ELEMENT EYEPIECE Stellarvue makes great scopes and youll love yours. We all have different preferences for eyepieces. The tool will then calculate your grade in the German grading system. Stellarvue 8mm UWA Ultra Wide Angle 82 degree 1.25" Eyepiece - New I present them in order of increasing price. Can't beat it for the price, especially since the market has gone insane. Are you looking for a List of Universities in Germany for International Students? Im hoping these will perform similarly. Cons: Slightly soft off-axis performance. The 16 and 7mm looked diffierent than these didn't they? Stars are Nagler-class sharp to the edge even on the Newtonians. Eye relief is an excellent 17 mm, longer than in more premium models, and the eyecup is extendable. Optical performance also proved similar, with stars in the Meade beginning to distort 60 percent out from the center and appearing fairly aberrated at the edge of field. That is a beast and my first 2 eyepiece. Like the Ethos, it can be used as either a 2-inch or 1.25-inch eyepiece. There's also a comfort factor. Kunming maybe? Those I find are easiest to use. The eyepiece offers a generous 15 mm of eye relief and has a standard foldable rubber eye cup. Most suffer from variable plossl, svbony, SVBONY Zoom Eyepiece, Zoom eyepiece. I ordered mine from Omegon and overseas delivery was prompt. Mega gratz on your new scope NIckwin. Anything more than 82 would have me wasting time rolling my head seeing "what's out there" vs concentrating on what's in the center of the field. But I still prefer the Ethos SX on Uranus and Neptune because it gives me a much longer time between nudges and that allows me to relax more when looking. Crappy skies so I havnt used them yet. : Yes Filter Thread? ***Apparent Field of View measured in degrees. They look as good to my eye as any of the other high-end eyepieces I've used. Please note that this tool is only intended to provide a first orientation and the results are in no way binding. That is unless it's purely coincidental that these appear to be the same as well-known OEM UWAs, and in fact Vic actually designed and manufactured every single one of them by hand using his automated CNC lathes, grinding and polishing equipment, and then triple tests them before shipping them to the user. I had the 15mm and it lasted 2 weeks in my case. I've had both and they are excellent (and same price)! Pros: Very good optical performance and construction; long eye relief.