Series 5000 Plossl eyepieces represent a milestone in design and engineering. Featuring a five-element optical design, each Plossl ocular boasts tack sharp optical performance, which delivers a 40 percent improvement in corrections for chromatic aberration and edge-distortions over traditional Plossl pieces.
Features:
5.5mm focal length
60° apparent field
1.25" ocular diameter, barrel threaded for filters
Five-element design
Premium grade optical glass
Individually tuned, multi-layered coatings for maximum light transmission
Edge-blackened for optimum image contrast
Parfocal design limits refocusing when switching between eyepieces
Each Meade Series 5000 Plossl eyepiece yields the widest possible field-of-view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and contrast. Compare their unparalleled 60° apparent field-of-view to any Plossl on the market today. Each eyepiece includes a soft rubber eyeguard – custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount – that folds down for eyeglass wearers.
