| Celestron Accessory Kit | 
| Brand: Celestron
Category: Photography
Department: Mounts
List Price: $224.95
Buy New: $114.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  64 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 13.2 x 11.7 x 5.7
MPN: 94303
Model: 94303
UPC: 050234943031
EAN: 0050234943031
ASIN: B00006RH5I
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| Features:
| • | Five superior grade Plossl eyepieces, all fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution | | • | 2x, 1.25-inch Barlow lens gives you a total of ten power combinations | | • | Six colored eyepiece (planetary) filters | | • | 1.25-inch Moon filter provides maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter phases | | • | Items in this kit are valued at over $700.00 if purchased separately |
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Product Description
Get more out of your astronomy sessions with this set of deluxe accessories.Kit includes:5 Superior Grade 1.25" Plossl EyepiecesSuperb color resolution, edge sharpness and clarity. All eyepieces are fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution. Includes a 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 15mm, and 32mm eyepieces.Barlow Lens - 2x 1.25"Compliments the Plossl eyepieces in this kit and gives you a total of 10 power combinations. High-grade glass optics with fully multicoated lenses ensure no degradation of image.6 Colored 1.25" Eyepiece Filters (Lunar & Planetary)Kodak Wratten #12, #21, #25, #56, #58A and #80A. These filters will greatly enhance your enjoyment of our solar system.Moon, Filter - 1.25"A neutral density filter which allows maximum enjoyment of the moon, especially during the brighter phases.Aluminum Carrying CaseThis sturdy and well-built case holds all accessories securely in the die-cut foam interior.A terrific gift for any amateur astronomer who wants to experience the next level of scientific discovery.
Amazon.com Product Description
A good set of eyepieces will improve the performance of any telescope, and that's particularly true of entry-level telescopes that often come equipped with economy-grade eyepieces. The Celestron Eyepiece and Filter Kit includes five good-quality multicoated plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens. The set also includes seven colored glass filters for lunar and planetary viewing, and a nicely padded 10.5-by-12.5-inch case with spare room for three more eyepieces. This set makes a great addition to telescopes like Celestron's Firstscope 114EQ or Firstscope 80EQ. A telescope's magnifying power is equal to the focal length of the telescope divided by the eyepiece focal length, which is usually printed right on the eyepiece. Since the Firstscope 114EQ has a focal length of 900mm, the 32mm plossl eyepiece gives a magnification of 28x and almost 2 degress true field of view. This wide field of view is ideal for viewing star clusters like the Pleiades or checking out the Andromeda Galaxy. On a dark, moonless night, when I use the 9mm plossl (100x magnification) to view globular clusters like M13 and M5, the Firstscope 114EQ shows me many individual stars. And when the night air is still and clear I use the 6mm eyepiece (150x magnification) to pick out planetary details like the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings, or even Jupiter's great red spot. The Celestron eyepiece kit also includes six colored filters and a neutral-colored Moon filter. The Orange and Red filters are handy for bringing out surface detail on Mars, and the Light Blue and Light Green filters can help a small telescope pick out Jupiter's famous red spot. The Moon filter works like a pair of sunglasses to reduce the blinding glare of the Moon. The Yellow and Green filters are sometimes helpful on the moon as well because they overcome the blue glow of "chromatic aberration," the false color that often troubles low-cost refractors. Overall, the Celestron Eyepiece kit is simply a great value. These eyepieces deliver crisp views in any telescope that accepts 1.25-inch eyepieces, from a Firstscope 60 AZ to a Nexstar 8GPS. --Jeff Phillips Pros: - Good anti-reflection multicoatings
- Crisp, high-contrast views
Con: - Minimal eye relief on 4mm and 6mm plossls
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 64
 Saved my telescope August 26, 2010
Jacob M. Kroon (Minnesota)
I was disappointed in my scope purchase until i tried this lens kit. It makes a world of difference and is a must have.
Excellent value for the money. June 5, 2010
Craig Daniels (SALEM, IL, US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though these are not the "top of the line" Plossls, close inspection shows they didn't skip on the necessary steps that go into a quality eyepiece. The casings are metal and do not in any way feel like plastic as other reviews may imply. The internal filter threads are darkened to minimize unwanted reflections. The optic elements themselves, along with being fully anti-reflection coated, are edge-blackened, a step most 'cheap' eyepieces ignore and another way to reduce internal reflections and light loss. Like any eyepiece, care must be taken when removing filters not to loosen the casing as they are designed to come apart. This is not a sign of poor craftsmanship, just thread it back on until snug. Far better Plossls do exist, but if you're looking to get your first set of 1.25" eyepieces this is the way to do it.
Awesome Lens Kit! May 7, 2010
D. Decker (Kailua Kona, HI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This kit comes with lenses that way stronger than my telescope can handle. It also includes a barlow to double the magnification on any lens you have and lens filters for looking at the moon etc... I've read in other reviews that it's not a super high quality kit but it totally does a fantastic job in my opinion.
 Many choices. April 3, 2010
S. Cusick (Columbia, MD USA)
I bought this kit with my first telescope, so I was naturally obsessed with magnification like most beginners. So yes, it's true that magnification isn't everything, but it is nice to have the option available all in one case. The filters will take me some time to figure out how to use, but once again, at least I have them. The case is well made and has room for extra items like the eyepiece that comes with the scope and even the red-dot spotting scope fits. All in all, a lot of stuff for a reasonable price.
Great Deal! March 2, 2010
Boris Mauricio Bossio Velasquez (Caracas, Venezuela)
Really cool kit to enhace the real power of any mid-range telescope. Good quality lenses. Superb filters!...What else must I write?...Uhmmm...what are u waiting for?!!! you won't regret this purchase.
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