Meade Ultra Wide Angle 6.7mm 1.25" Eyepiece (Pre-owned)

This product has minimal dust on its interior, and no scratches or blemishes on the glass. 

Part of Meade’s Ultra Wide Angle series, this 1.25" eyepiece is ideal for high-magnification views, offering a balance of detail and a large field of vision for observing planets, the Moon, and deep-sky objects.

Key Features and Specifications:

1. Focal Length:

   • 6.7mm focal length, offering high magnification for detailed views of celestial objects. This makes it particularly suited for viewing planets, lunar surface features, and smaller deep-sky objects like planetary nebulae.

2. Ultra Wide Field of View:

   • 82° Apparent Field of View (AFOV): The Ultra Wide Angle design offers an expansive 82° field of view, significantly larger than standard eyepieces. This provides a more immersive and panoramic viewing experience, allowing users to observe more of the sky without needing to reposition the telescope frequently.
   • The wide field also helps reduce the effects of the Earth’s rotation, as objects remain in view longer at high magnifications.

3. Optical Quality:

   • Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: Equipped with fully multi-coated optics to ensure maximum light transmission and reduced internal reflections. This leads to bright, sharp, and high-contrast images, even at high magnifications.
   • High-quality glass elements minimize chromatic aberration (color fringing) and field curvature, delivering edge-to-edge sharpness.

4. Barrel Size:

   • 1.25-inch Barrel: Standard size, making it compatible with the majority of telescopes that use 1.25" eyepieces. This allows it to be used across a wide range of telescope types, from refractors to reflectors and catadioptrics.

5. Build and Design:

   • Premium Construction: The eyepiece body is made of metal with a durable anodized finish, designed to last for years of heavy use.
   • Rubberized Eyecup: The twist-up rubber eyecup provides comfort during extended observing sessions and can be adjusted for users who wear glasses.

6. Eye Relief:

   • Comfortable Eye Relief (~15mm): Although this is a high-magnification eyepiece, it still provides enough eye relief for comfortable viewing, even for people wearing eyeglasses.

7. Use Cases:

   • High Magnification Viewing: This eyepiece is ideal for detailed, high-magnification observations of planets, lunar craters, and tight double stars. It is also great for deep-sky objects like globular clusters and small nebulae.
   • Panoramic Observing: The wide field of view makes it easier to observe objects at high magnifications without constantly repositioning the telescope.

8. Performance:

   • The Meade UWA 6.7mm provides tack-sharp views, especially for planetary and lunar details. Even at the edge of its wide field, it offers minimal distortion, allowing for excellent clarity across the entire view.

Summary of Benefits:

• Wide 82° field of view for immersive stargazing and easier tracking of objects.
• High magnification with the 6.7mm focal length for detailed observation of celestial features.
• Fully multi-coated optics ensure maximum light transmission and crisp images.
• Durable and robust construction, with a comfortable eye relief for long observing sessions.

The Meade Ultra Wide Angle 6.7mm Eyepiece is a premium choice for astronomers looking to enhance their viewing experience, especially for those who want to combine high magnification with an expansive field of view. Its exceptional optical quality and immersive visual experience make it a valuable addition to any eyepiece collection.