Omegon Super Plössl Planetary eyepiece 56 mm 2 inch

Omegon Super Plössl Planetary eyepiece 56 mm 2 inch is the wide-field eyepiece for those seeking maximum overview observations. With its exceptionally long focal length of 56 mm and 2″ construction, this eyepiece offers a panoramic view of the night sky - ideal for large nebulae, galaxies and objects in context. Despite its size, it remains a budget-friendly topper within the high-performance class.

Advantages

✓ 56 mm focal length for minimum magnification and maximum field of view
✓ 52° field of view - wide and immersive
✓ 2″ version - fully utilized field of view without vignetting
✓ Only 4 lens elements - high light transmission
✓ Multi-coating and black lens edges for excellent contrast
✓ Eye relief of 21 mm - perfect for eyeglass wearers
✓ Rubber eyecup against stray light
✓ 2″ filter thread for mist and contrast filters

What you can see with it

✓ The Orion Nebula fully framed with surroundings
✓ The spiral arms of M51 or M101 under dark sky
✓ The Cirrus Nebula in one field of view (at f/10 telescope)
✓ Perfect for object search and navigation at long focal lengths

Specifications

• Type: Super Plössl
• Focus keyword: Omegon Super Plössl Planet eyepiece 56 mm 2 inch
• Focal length: 56 mm
• Field of view: 52°
• Eye relief: 21 mm
• Number of lenses: 4
• Coating: Multi-Coated
• Filter thread: yes (2″)
• Rubber eyecup: foldable
• Mount: 2 inches
• Weight: 540 g
• Length: 130 mm

Application and compatibility

On a telescope with 2000 mm focal length (such as a Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov), this eyepiece offers only 36x magnification, but a field of view of over 1.5° - enough to fit several lunar discs side by side. Suitable for deep-sky explorers who want to see many skies at once, or as a navigational eyepiece for large telescopes.