Meade Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle 20mm Eyepiece (2″)
Meade Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle 20mm Eyepiece (2″ barrel) #07743. Meade Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle eyepieces offer revolutionary new advances in resolution, image correction and eye relief, with an astonishing 82° field of view and waterproof construction. Ranking among the very best eyepieces available at any price, these eyepieces routinely outperform those costing even several times as much.
Only the highest quality materials were selected to create this amazing eyepiece value, offering an unparalleled vista on the Universe. All series 5000 UWA eyepieces feature a 7-element, fully multi-coated optical design with premium-grade and exotic optical glasses for the best possible performance and image brightness, blackened lens edges and internal surfaces for enhanced contrast, and a parafocal design for little or no focus change when switching between eyepieces of the series.
With a precision machined 2″ diameter barrel, comfortably long 17.6mm eye relief, and adjustable twist-up rubber eyeguard for comfort and blocking stray light. The ultimate observing experience. Looking through a Meade Series 5000 UWA eyepiece is the next best thing to actually being there. Please note that the eyepiece is a large 2″ barrel diameter eyepiece and requires a 2″ diagonal or eyepiece holder. Eyepiece weight approximately 26 ounces.
Note: Similar 24mm UWA eyepiece shown in photo. Estimated availability is July 2012.
Product is covered by full one year Meade factory limited warranty.