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GSO 1.25" 45-deg Erect Image Amici Prism Diagonal # PD45

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Brand GSO
Part Number PD45
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GSO's 1.25" 45-degree diagonal features an image erecting Amici glass prism that allows you to look into a telescope at a 45 degree angle. It produces an image that is oriented properly, which means that the image is upright and correct from left to right (i.e., a correct, non-inverted, non-reversed image).

This is a great diagonal for daytime terrestrial use with small telescopes or spotting scopes. It can also be used for nighttime astronomy applications, especially when you would like to match the orientation of the star field with "correct" star maps and charts.

The clear aperture is 19.5mm. The prism housing is made of high grade ABS plastic and the end barrels are made from precision machined aluminum. The 1.25" nosepiece is threaded to accept standard 1.25" astronomy filters. The diagonal comes with 2 end caps and weighs 3.8oz. Made in Taiwan.

Please Note: This diagonal can only be used with refractor telescopes and some catadioptric telescopes like Schmidt-Cassegrain, Maksutov-Cassegrain, etc. It not meant for use with Newtonian / Dobsonian reflector telescopes or other variants of Newtonian telescopes.

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4.2 (Based on 9 Reviews) 89% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Volkan ö.
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      Jul 29, 2019

      5.0 Nice

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      It gives the result what you expected.

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      Review by Blaine C.
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      Jun 16, 2019

      4.0 It's a nicely made diagonal

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      It's a nicely made diagonal for a good price.

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      Review by David A.
      1495300219
      May 20, 2017

      4.0 Inexpensive, good for daytime use.

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      Wanted an erect image diagonal for a short tube 80 refractor used for bird watching during the day. Works well for that.

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      Review by sarchosucus imperator of Bryan OH.
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      Feb 21, 2015

      3.0 Not the Same Quality Level

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      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Strong Construction

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      This item does not display the same level of quality I expect from GSO, given other products made by them that I own. The body of the diagonal is made of an injection-molded plastic piece, which is less stable than a machined aluminum alternative. I would have paid more for it.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Review by PH of Passo de Torres, SC, Brazil.
      1341100800
      Jun 30, 2012

      5.0 Very good quality. Fair price.

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      Quality Lenses,Accurate,Easy to Use,Lightweight

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      The only remark: The GSO brand isn't marked on the diagonal. Something that was said to be a normal practice among several others manufacturers.
      Anyway, the quality is good enough for terrestrial use.
      I didn't use it for astronomy.

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      Review by fahema2012 of Zaragoza, Spain.
      1320537600
      Nov 5, 2011

      5.0 IS SIMPLY GSO goods items for good price

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      Quality,Compact,Weight,Lightweight,Quality Lenses,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Price

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      I think is better you can buy for this price. is simple Is good and clear and light weight, and resistant

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      Review by DB of Birmingham, AL.
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      Aug 6, 2009

      4.0 Nice solid diagonal

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      Accurate,Strong Construction,Quality Lenses,Compact

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      This is a quality piece of equipment. It works quite well on my 80mm refractor.

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    8. dmbryan

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      Jul 2, 2009

      4.0 A good buy

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      Solid construction. ease of use.

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      none

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      I purchased this product for use with my 80mm refractor. My son has a hard time seeing through a 90 degree diagonal due to his height. This is a solid product. It is much better than the diagonal that came with my scope. The images are very clear. I am very pleased with this product.

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      Review by Baja observer of Tijuana, Baja California.
      1235001600
      Feb 18, 2009

      4.0 Correct image

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      This is the diagonal I use the most, I have a window on my office that looks to the ocean and I like this diagonal on my 80mm refractor (that lives there) just to look ships on the horizon, also the greenflash is stuning.
      I love to see things on the ocean upright not sideways or upsidedown like with my 1.25 dielectric diagonal (for night use).
      I do not justify spending a lot of money on a diagonal with more reflectivity if Im going to use it on daylight.
      I recommend this diagonal.

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