KITE OPTICS APC 60 ED – The World´s First Hand-Held Stabilized Spotting Scope. Thanks to its unique image stabilization technology, this spotting scope allow for extended use without the discomfort of hand fatigue or the distraction of shaky views. The stabilized image not only enhances clarity but also appears brighter and more defined compared to regular spotting scope or binoculars without stabilization, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience. Experience a groundbreaking innovation in optical technology with the KITE OPTICS APC 60 ED, the world’s first hand-held stabilized spotting scope. Designed to deliver unmatched stability and precision, this compact and lightweight spotting scope is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and adventurers alike. Unparalleled Stabilization Say goodbye to shaky views. The APC 60 ED features an advanced stabilization system that eliminates the need for a tripod, even at high magnifications of 17x to 35x. Whether you’re observing wildlife in motion, scanning distant landscapes, or capturing fleeting moments, the stabilized image ensures an exceptional viewing experience with razor-sharp clarity. Superior Optical Performance At the heart of the APC 60 ED is a premium Extra-low Dispersion (ED) optical system that guarantees breathtaking image quality. Every detail comes to life with vibrant colors, superior contrast, and remarkable sharpness, even in challenging lighting conditions. Portable and Lightweight Weighing just 1100 grams, the APC 60 ED is designed for explorers on the move. Its compact and ergonomic design ensures effortless handling, making it the perfect companion for long days in the field. Durable and Weather-Ready Built to withstand the rigors of the outdoors, the APC 60 ED features a robust, weatherproof construction. Whether you’re navigating rough terrains or enduring unpredictable weather, this spotting scope is engineered to perform reliably in all conditions. The Freedom to Explore Without Limits The APC 60 ED’s innovative design and cutting-edge technology redefine the way you observe the natural world. Its stabilized, bright, and clear image allows you to focus on what matters most – the beauty of your surroundings. Key Features: Image Stabilization: Eliminates shaking for perfectly steady views. Magnification: Versatile range of 17x to 35x. Premium ED Optics: Superior sharpness and color fidelity. Lightweight Design: Only 1100 grams for easy portability. Weatherproof Construction: Built to handle the elements. Elevate your outdoor experiences with the KITE OPTICS APC 60 ED – the ultimate tool for those who demand precision, clarity, and convenience.
The 32 mm low power Omni eyepiece is a 4 -element premium symmetrical Plössl optical design. Features include blackened lens edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast, multi-layer coating group on each lens surface to maximize light transmission and contrast, and each Omni goes through a two-step anodizing process to prevent reflection from the top eyepiece barrel, unlike most other manufacturers who use reflective surfaces.
Explore Scientific 82° Series™ extreme wide field eyepieces are optimized to produce high contrast, high resolution, and superior flat field characteristics. The visual effect of these eyepieces with their long eye-relief and their 82° apparent field is truly a full-immersion experience. Your eye is relaxed, allowing you to easily use the "averted vision" technique to study faint details across a huge field-of-view. The 82° Series eyepieces come with a twist-up rubber eye-guard that raise to the desired height for the comfort of the observer, and as experienced astronomers know, eye comfort is critical when trying to observe at the visual limits of the telescope. To keep internal reflections to a minimum, all internal surfaces of the eyepiece barrel are flat black, as well as the edges of the lenses themselves to minimize the scattering of light within the lenses themselves. All 82° Series eyepieces are fully multi-coated and edge-blackened to produce maximum contrast.
You want to collimate your Newtonian telescope to get the best possible image out of it and need a collimation aid that is precise but inexpensive.Long metal tube with crosshairsThe collimation eyepiece is simple but absolutely effective. With practice, you will be able to collimate your Newtonian telescope in just a few minutes - especially if simply finely collimating your telescope for optimal imaging. The eyepiece consists of a long metal tube, a reticule and a 45° base. The reticule gives you the orientation required for the optical axis.Collimation of refracting telescopesIf you use the eyepiece for checking the collimation of a refracting (lens) telescope, then you will see as many reflections as there are lenses in the telescope. If all the reflections are round and centred, then your telescope is well collimated.
The Plossl eyepiece design has set a new standard for quality and has been in use for decades. Its popularity is due to the good performance at an unusually low price. Super Plossls are state of the art Plossl eyepieces with outstanding optical quality. They are particularly well suited for observing planets and the moon. Their image sharpness and their high transmission make them ideal eyepieces for many applications. Quality Features of the Super Plössl eyepieces: High-Grade Multi-Coating: A special high-grade multicoating on all glass-to-air surfaces provides for excellent light transmission, image clarity and colour fidelity. For further information on this FMC coating please see "user reports"! Blackened lens edges for suppression of stray light inside the eyepiece. This is particularly important when viewing bright objects Rubber eyeguard for better viewing comfort. The eyeguard also keeps stray light from the side out of your eyes.
The Plossl eyepiece design has set a new standard for quality and has been in use for decades. Its popularity is due to the good performance at an unusually low price. Super Plossls are state of the art Plossl eyepieces with outstanding optical quality. They are particularly well suited for observing planets and the moon. Their image sharpness and their high transmission make them ideal eyepieces for many applications. Quality Features of the Super Plössl eyepieces: High-Grade Multi-Coating: A special high-grade multicoating on all glass-to-air surfaces provides for excellent light transmission, image clarity and colour fidelity. For further information on this FMC coating please see "user reports"! Blackened lens edges for suppression of stray light inside the eyepiece. This is particularly important when viewing bright objects Rubber eyeguard for better viewing comfort. The eyeguard also keeps stray light from the side out of your eyes.
The LF2090, 2" Neutral Density 50 Filter (ND50), transmits 50% of all incident light while blocking 50%. For lunar and planetary observing, and splitting double stars. Lumicon Neutral Density Filters are made from renowned Schott and Hoya optical glass and allow for maximum contrast on viewing planetary and lunar detail. Individually precision ground highly polished with maximum light transmission coatings on both sides. For 1.25 eyepieces.
AstroSolar Photo Film (imaging only), telescope quality, Optical Density OD = 3.8; Digital solar imaging at highest magnifications and short exposure times. Not suitable for visual observation; This highest precision film consistently produces strehl ratios of 94 to 96 percent at interferometric tests – thus it performs optically; like a Fluorite Triplet Lens by Carl Zeiss or Astro Physics; AstroSolar Photo Film OD 3.8 is only intended to be used by well-experienced Astro-imagers. This material is not intended to serve; for protection during visual solar observation.
Omegon 1.25" Skylum filter - the easy way to discover more on Mars and Jupiter Would you like more detail and contrast when observing the Moon and planets? And that the object should still look natural? - then the Omegon Skylum filter is the 'star' in your eyepiece. It amplifies details in the red or blue parts of the spectrum - see the bands on Jupiter more vividly and make out more detail on Mars. The advantages in a nutshell stronger contrast with Jupiter and Mars - see how the red details stand out deep sky objects - improved contrast with nebulae and galaxies ideal for small telescopes - the image in the eyepiece is still bright and clear 1.25" filter with filter thread also suitable for astrophotography An 'expert' for the entire night sky You do not need to spend time considering which filter might be useful for your object. The Skylum filter is universal and is suitable for many astronomical objects. It turns the night sky background slightly darker and highlights blue and red colours. It will produce more vivid details, even in reddish nebulae. One has to say - it has a real 'sky glow' effect. The filter increases contrast, but causes little attenuation. It is useful for observing the crescent phases of the Moon. It prevents blooming when observing bright planets. And what are the advantages for you? - in future, you will be able to observe these objects in even more detail. Nullifies artificial light Similar to a nebula filter, the Skylum filter only allows certain wavelengths to pass through, and reduces scattered light. In addition, it blocks the light of many street lamps - for example the spectral lines from sodium vapour lamps. The light of the astronomical objects is therefore seen more intensely by the eye. For small and large telescopes The Skylum filter has high light transmission. This makes it ideal for visual observing with small or large telescopes. It will do a good job even with an 80mm telescope. The 'nice' filter for star clusters and galaxies Do the stars looking like glittering diamonds on black velvet? That would be nice. But from the city, the sky sometimes looks like a grey concrete wall. Bur you do not have to put up with this - put the Skylum filter into your eyepiece and to start enjoying star clusters and galaxies. Already the sky looks much darker and the objects clearly more beautiful. Make more of your observing!
Sky Panorama 7-element ultra-wide-angle eyepieces offer an 82° field of view for an immersive viewing experience over a very flat, well corrected and virtually distortion-free field. Features a built-in soft rubber eyecup which extends by rotating an external collar. The eye relief is comfortable and suitable for spectacle wearers. All models are fully broadband multi-coated for high contrast and maximum light transmission. Threaded to accept standard filters. Eyepiece weights: 7mm : 350g 15mm : 410g 23mm : 830g
