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<\/a><\/p>\nBefore we get started, here\u2019s a quick overview of the brand Celestron, for those who like to know who they are buying from.<\/p>\n
Celestron was founded in 1964 as a division of Valor Electronics. Celestron was the first company to mass-produce Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Today, they manufacture a wide range of products including telescope accessories, binoculars and microscopes.<\/p>\n
Celestron has their headquarters at Torrance, California.<\/p>\n
What are you buying?<\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s a quick overview of telescope eyepieces in the Celestron Luminos series.<\/p>\n
1. Celestron Luminos Eyepieces (7mm-31mm)<\/h3>\n
Because celestial observations require different eyepieces depending on how deep into space you want to see, you\u2019ll probably need several Luminos eyepieces.<\/p>\n
The highest-magnification eyepiece they have has a 7mm focal length. It\u2019s great for planetary and lunar observations.<\/p>\n
The lowest-power eyepiece in the series has a 31mm focal length. It offers the lowest magnification and is ideal for deep space observations.<\/p>\n
In between the two, you can also get a 10mm, 15mm (most popular), 19mm and 23mm eyepieces.<\/p>\n
If you have a budget for only one eyepiece, we recommend the 15mm one. It falls in the middle of the pack, making it ideal for both lunar and planetary observations as well as deep space observations.<\/p>\n
But if you can, we recommend getting several eyepieces for different situations.<\/p>\n
All Luminos eyepieces have an 82-degree field of view, regardless of focal length. This is pretty impressive and makes for stunning views of objects in the sky.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll appreciate the wide FOV most when using the lower-power eyepieces to observe galaxies<\/a> and nebulae.<\/p>\n All the eyepieces are Parfocal, meaning they retain their focus when you change focal length. When you switch eyepieces, you likely won\u2019t need to make any adjustments to regain focus. This makes it easier to switch between eyepieces.<\/p>\n Other features include:<\/p>\n If you cannot afford to buy more than one or two eyepieces, you can replace additional pieces with the Luminos 2.5x Barlow lens.<\/p>\n A Barlow lens increases the focal length of your telescope, effectively multiplying the magnification. The Celestron Luminos Barlow lens multiplies an eyepiece\u2019s magnification 2.5 times.<\/p>\n Let say you buy the 10mm Luminos eyepiece and attach it to a 1,000mm telescope. You\u2019ll achieve a 100x magnification.<\/p>\n If you want higher magnification to observe the moon\u2019s craters, you can get the Barlow lens.<\/p>\n Add it to your setup and now you have 250x magnification. That\u2019s more than what you\u2019d get by buying the 7mm eyepiece.<\/p>\n The Luminos Barlow lens has a 2\u201d barrel. But it comes with a 1.25\u201d adapter, so it is compatible with both 1.25\u201d and 2\u201d eyepieces and telescopes.<\/p>\n It has the same lightweight bur sturdy anodized aluminium construction as the Luminos eyepieces.<\/p>\n A brass compression ring holds eyepieces securely in place, ensuring no movement during observation.<\/p>\n All Celestron Luminos eyepieces are designed for amateur and hobbyist astronomers, meaning they are easy to set up and use.<\/p>\n The rubber ring around the centre of each eyepiece provides a good grip, making it easy to hold the eyepiece even when your hands are wet or you are wearing gloves.<\/p>\n The Parfocal design of the lenses also makes the eyepieces easy to use. If you want to switch to higher-powered eyepiece to better observe the lunar surface, you can do so without having to re-adjust the telescope again to regain focus.<\/p>\n Eyeglass wearers will appreciate the height-adjustable eyecup. By turning the rubber ring, you can lower it completely (ideal if you don\u2019t wear glasses), set it somewhere in the middle or raise it to the highest point for maximum relief.<\/p>\n All Celestron Luminos eyepieces come with a dust cap and a cleaning cloth. The Luminos Barlow lens also comes with a 2\u201d to 1.25\u201d adapter.<\/p>\n One feature I did not mention is that the Celestron Luminos eyepieces accept filters.<\/p>\n The insert barrel of the eyepieces, including the 2.5x Barlow lens, is threaded, allowing you to attach a filter to the eyepiece.<\/p>\n This is handy if you need to attach a light pollution filter or some other type of filter<\/a> to enhance your observations.<\/p>\n For backyard astronomers who want to kick up their game, I highly recommend the Celestron Luminos eyepieces.<\/p>\n They are a bit more expensive than beginner eyepieces, but you\u2019ll find they are well worth the money. The multi-coated optics on the eyepieces make for much clearer and richer views of the skies.<\/p>\n The build quality is also impressive. Unlike cheap plastic eyepieces, Luminos eyepieces are aluminium. Expect to use them for years.<\/p>\n\n
2. Luminos 2.5x Barlow Lens<\/h3>\n
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