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82-Degree Series Eyepiece 30mm 2" (Ar-Purged) (EPWP8230-01)

82-Degree Series Eyepiece 30mm 2" (Ar-Purged) (EPWP8230-01) - Main image
$179.99 $299.99 In stock

Category: Eyepieces

Description

The 30mm 82° Series Waterproof Argon-Purged Eyepiece is a popular focal length in the upper-medium power magnification class providing both super-wide apparent field and generous eye relief. It is perfect for any application where more power is desired including observing globular star clusters, planetary nebulae, the bright cloud structure near the nucleus of comets, initial observations of planets, and (with the proper safe filtration on your telescope), observations of active regions of the sun. Use with Explore Scientific Focal Extenders for 2X, 3X, or 5X magnification increases while maintaining the eyepiece native apparent field and eye relief.

Using advanced computer design, combinations of low dispersion and high refractive index optical glasses, and durable enhanced multilayer deposition (EMD) coatings, Explore Scientific 82° Series super wide field eyepieces are optimized to produce high contrast, high resolution, and superior flat field characteristics. The visual effect of these eyepieces with their long eye-relief and their 82° apparent field is truly a full-immersion experience. Your eye is relaxed, allowing you to easily use the “averted vision” technique to study faint details across a huge field-of-view.

Each eyepiece is meticulously assembled into precision machined metal lens barrels that maintain the perfect alignment of the optical train for years of rugged use in the field. To keep internal reflections to a minimum, all internal surfaces of the eyepiece barrel are flat black, as well as the edges of the lenses themselves to minimize the scattering of light within the lenses themselves.

Explore Ultra-Wide Eyepieces - Comfort, Quality, Value. Explore Scientific 82° Series eyepieces, with their 82° apparent field of view, immerses you in a very comfortable ultra-wide field that naturally promotes relaxation at the eyepiece. When you relax your eyes and take in the scene presented before you, it is much easier to observe for longer periods of time, and details begin to materialize that may not have become apparent to you at first glance. Another great benefit of ultra-wide eyepieces is the ease with which you can gaze, not directly at an object, but slightly to either side. This skill, called using averted vision, is especially helpful when observing faint objects, because using averted vision puts the image on a part of your eye that is more sensitive to light, allowing you to see fainter images.

Specifications

Item Number EPWP8230–01
Focal Length 30mm
Length 131mm
Width 82mm
Weight 35.5oz; 1kg
Barrel Size 2.0-inch
Eye Relief 22mm
Field Stop Diameter: 43mm

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Avery ★★★★★

I was blown away by how much sky the 82-degree field of view reveals compared to my old standard eyepiece—it’s like upgrading from a porthole to a panorama. The generous eye relief is a lifesaver for eyeglass wearers like me.

Eva B. ★★★★★

The argon purging gives me peace of mind for damp observing nights, and the generous eye relief means I can see the entire 82-degree field without any blackouts. I was surprised how sharp the stars stay all the way to the edge.

Leo ★★★★★

I was worried the 82-degree field might be too much, but the generous eye relief makes it incredibly comfortable to use, even with glasses. The argon-purged body gives me confidence it’ll stay clear in damp conditions, and the image sharpness across the entire view is impressive.