Celestron Eyepiece and Filter Kit 1.25"

Celestron put together this 1.25" Eyepiece and Filter Kit to give users essential accessories for planetary observation. This kit includes five Plossl eyepieces that provide a wide range of magnifications on any given telescope, six of the most popular coloured planetary filters to enhance the views, a Moon filter that reduces glare from the lunar surface while enhancing contrast, and a 2x Barlow lens which essentially doubles the magnification of any eyepiece used with it. An included hard aluminium carrying case protects the accessories while custom die-cut foam on the inside cushions them.

Eyepieces

1.25" diameter barrels

Accepts most standard 1.25" eyepiece filters

Anti-reflection multi-coated optics improves light transmission, colour rendition, and contrast

52° apparent angle of view

6mm offers the highest magnification potential

8mm produces a high magnification, but with a slightly longer eye relief than the 6mm

13mm produces a comfortable mid-range magnification

17mm offers a higher magnification potential than 32mm without sacrificing brightness

32mm has the lowest magnification potential with the longest eye relief and highest light transmittance

Filters

Fits standard 1.25" eyepieces

#80A Blue:

Most popular for the study of detail on Jupiter and Saturn

Enhances the contrast on Jupiter's cloud belts

Enhances details of the Great Red Spot

Brings out detail in Saturn's belts and polar features

Also very useful for lunar observing

#58 Green:

Rejects red and blue wavelengths

Increases the contrast on the lighter parts of the surface of Jupiter

Useful for enhancing the cloud belts and polar regions on Saturn

Increases the contrast in Mars polar ice caps

Increases the contrast of atmospheric features on Venus

#56 Light Green:

Excellent for the observation of Martian polar ice caps and for the yellow tinted dust storms on the planet's surface

Increases the contrast of the red and blue regions in Jupiter's atmosphere and cloud belts

Great for lunar observing

#25 Red:

Blocks the transmission of blue and green wavelengths

Sharply defines the contrast between the cloud formations and the lighter-toned surface features on Jupiter

Useful for the definition of the Martian polar ice caps and maria

#21 Orange:

Reduces transmission of blue and green wavelengths

Increases the contrast between these blue/green areas and red/yellow/orange areas

Sharpens the boundaries between these areas on the Martian surface

Sharpen the contrast in Jupiter's belts and to bring out the Great Red Spot

Slightly increases surface details on Saturn

#12 Deep Yellow:

Enhances red and orange features on Jupiter and Saturn, while blocking blue and green wavelengths

Lightens the red and orange features on Mars, while reducing, or blocking, the transmission of blue and green areas - increasing the contrast between the two

Enhances the blue clouds in the Martian atmosphere

Moon:

Makes viewing the Moon safe when at or near full phase

Reduces glare to bring out more surface detail and improve contrast

Also useful to bring out surface details on Venus

Barlow Lens

1.25" diameter barrel and eyepiece holder

2x magnification doubles the magnification of any eyepiece used

Increases magnification while preserving eyepiece's native eye relief for easier viewing at high magnifications

Case

Hard aluminium case with reinforced corners and edges

Dual latch-locks

Hinge carrying handle

Custom interior die-cut foam protects and cushions accessories

Extra room for additional accessories - simply pluck foam for a custom-fit space