Omegon Super Plössl Planetary Eyepiece 56 mm 2 inch is the ultimate 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 top performer in the high-performance class.
Benefits
✓ 56 mm focal length for minimum magnification and maximum field of view
✓ 52° field of view – wide and immersive
✓ 2 “format – 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 nebula 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 skies
✓ The Veil Nebula in one field of view (with f/10 telescope)
✓ Perfect for finding objects and navigating with long focal length
Specifications
- Type: Super Plössl
- Focus keyword: Omegon Super Plössl Planetary 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 inch
- Weight: 540 g
- Length: 130 mm
Application and Compatibility
With a telescope of 2000 mm focal length (such as a Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov), this eyepiece provides only 36x magnification, but a field of view of over 1.5° – enough to fit multiple moon discs side by side. Suitable for deep-sky explorers who want to see large portions of sky at once, or as a navigation eyepiece for large telescopes.
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