Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific: wide angle for every telescope

For us, Explore Scientific is first and foremost an eyepiecemerk. The 82-degree and 100-degree eyepieces provide that space-age feeling that the standard 50-degree eyepieces included in the box simply can’t match: you’re not looking through a hole; you’re floating within the image. In addition, it manufactures the merk ED refractors and the lightest 10- and 12-inch Dobsonians in our lineup.

Eyepieces: 82 and 100 degrees

The 82-degree series fits into any 1.25-inch focuser and is the upgrade that makes the most difference on a Heritage, Skyliner, or Advanced X: it 14 mm for overview and star clusters, the 8.8 mm as an all-rounder, it 6.7 mm and 4.7 mm for the moon and planets. The 100-degree series in 2 inch, like the 14 mm and 9 mm, is for Dobsonians 8 inches and larger with a 2-inch focuser. How to choose the correct brand focal length: eyepiece explanation; all merks side by side at eyepieces and barlows.

Ultra Light Dobsons: 10 and 12 inch that you can lift by yourself

The 254/1270 Ultra Light and the 305/1525 Ultra Light Gen II are open truss Dobsons: not a closed tube, but the same mirror, and therefore half the weight of a classic 10 or 12 inch. For those who seek out a dark location outside the city and load the telescope into the car themselves, that is the reason to choose Explore Scientific. Compare with the closed models at the Dobson telescopes.

ED refractors and filters

The 80/480 ED Triplet on iEXOS-100 GoTo is a complete entry-level set for astrophotography; the 127/952 ED Triplet is the optical tube for those who already have a mount. More at the Refracting telescopes. For visual: the moon and planetary filter set for 150 mm and the red flashlight which preserves your night vision.

Why Explore Scientific at Telescoop.nl

We recommend the 82-degree eyepieces for every Dobsonian, regardless of the merk model, and will let you know when a zoom eyepiece or a Sky-Watcher Nirvana is the better choice for you. In stock, shipping throughout Europe and Belgium; pay with Bancontact, 30-day return policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which eyepiece as a first upgrade? The 82-degree 8.8 mm: usable on virtually any telescope, from the Moon to globular clusters.

Do 100-degree eyepieces fit on a Heritage? No, those need a 2-inch focuser; the Heritage has a 1.25-inch one. Choose the 82-degree series for that.