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Antares 1.25" Illuminated Reticle Kellner Eyepiece - 27mm

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Brand Antares
Part Number IRK27
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Manufacturer Description

Antares offers a premium illuminated reticle eyepiece that you can use for aligning or guiding your telescope at low to medium powers. The 1.25" Kellner 27mm eyepiece features an illuminated etched-glass reticle with a double cross-hair pattern. The helical focusing mechanism of the eyepiece allows you to obtain sharp focus of the crosshairs whether you wear glasses during use or not. The eyepiece also features threaded barrels, dust caps, slip-on eyeshield, and variable intensity illuminator. Requires LR-44 or equivalent batteries (included).

Weight = 5.3oz., Made in Canada.

Please note that a small number of dust particles between lenses is very common in this new item (as it is with most Antares eyepieces). However, these are not in the focal plane and are not visible when you focus the eyepiece. Plus, as this is a guiding eyepiece, this is really a non-issue from a practical perspective as well.

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      Review by scloke of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
      1354492800
      Dec 2, 2012

      5.0 Just right for my scope.

      Pros:

      Accurate,Easy to Use

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      Comments:

      I bought this for my 8" SCT as I previously had a lot of problems capturing stars for scope alignment. The laser finder that I have is excellent for pointing out stars in my light polluted yard with two street lights outside, and the 27 mm recticle eyepiece will show the same stars in the visual field for quick alignment. This also allows me to configure my 80 mm piggyback finder scope solely for autoguiding.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Chuck of Carlsbad, NM.
      1257724800
      Nov 8, 2009

      5.0 Antares 27mm Illuminated Reticle EP

      Pros:

      Excellent build quality,Excellent Performance,Great for Finderscope

      Cons:

      Comments:

      A finderscope is an essential tool for locating deep-sky objects. So many finder scopes today don't include an illuminated reticle eyepiece, making them pretty well useless. And, most illuminated reticle eyepieces available for sale are short EFL types that are unsuitable for finder scopes. Enter the Antares 27mm illuminated reticle eyepiece. This eyepiece is perfectly suitable for use in a low power finderscope. I use mine with an 80mm f/4 achromat and it provides a wonderful wide field view with a lighted crosshair. The illumination intensity level is fully adjustable, making it ideal for locating faint deep-sky objects. Highly recommended accessory!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Specifications

      Barrel Size 1.25" (31.7mm)
      Bolt Case Included No
      Design Kellner
      Height (with Eye Guard) 86.1mm / 3.39"
      End Caps 2
      Eye Lens Diameter 16.5mm / 0.65"
      Eye Relief by Design Not provided by manufacturer
      Filter Threads No
      Focal Length 27mm
      Rubber Eye Guard Yes
      Manufacturer Antares
      Eyepiece Focal Length 20.1mm - 30mm
      Barrel Type Smooth sided
      Eyepiece Weight 5.30oz (150.25g)