SVBONY Illuminated Eyepiece for Telescope Enthusiasts

The SVBONY 12.5mm illuminated eyepiece features a double crossline reticle, making it ideal for accurate polar positioning and long-exposure photo-guiding when used with off-axis guiders for centering and guiding of stars. It has access to standard filters and inserts into a standard 1.25-inch zenith mirror. Three button batteries are required for internal use, and the eyepiece can protect itself from dust and moisture.

This double crosshair eyepiece design allows for easy alignment of the target object, helping to locate and center stars well. It also fits for guiding astrophotos when used in off-axis guiders or guide scopes, making it easy to notice deviations in positioning, ensuring the guide star and reticle appear in ideal sharpness and definition.

The eyepiece offers adjustable red LED light brightness control to illuminate the crosshairs and preserve night vision. Users can twist the knob to meet their different requirements. The multi-coated 4-element Plossl design provides excellent color correction and sharpness, delivering bright views with a 40-degree apparent field of view.

Constructed with an all-metal body and anodized aluminum process, this eyepiece is built to last for long-term use. It features a compact size and durable design.

In terms of specifications, the SVBONY 12.5mm illuminated eyepiece has a 1.25-inch eyepiece port, a 12.5mm focal length, and a 40-degree field of view. It is fully coated with anti-reflection coatings for optimal light transmission and sharpness. The reticle is a double crosshair design, and the eyepiece requires three 1.5V alkaline batteries for illumination.

The package includes the 1.25-inch 12.5mm illuminated eyepiece, an LED illuminator, three 1.5V batteries, and two rubber eyepiece caps.

When comparing the SVBONY 12.5mm eyepiece to other products, it stands out in several ways. The SV135 7-21mm eyepiece offers high-contrast imaging and a super-wide angle, while the SV171 8-24mm eyepiece features a constant eye relief and a super-wide angle. The SV215 3-8mm zoom eyepiece boasts a parfocal design and blackened lens edges, and the 40mm telescope eyepiece provides a 40-degree field of view with 16mm eye relief. The 6mm telescope eyepiece has a 66-degree field of view and edge-blackened optics, and the SV131 32mm eyepiece offers a 48-degree field of view and a non-slip cover. Finally, the SVBONY 2X Barlow lens is compatible with various eyepieces and filters.

Customer reviews for these products range from 4.3 to 4.7 out of 5 stars, with the SVBONY 12.5mm eyepiece receiving a 4.5-star rating based on 1,063 reviews.

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