Apertura Panorama 82° 2" Deep Sky Eyepiece Kit
Transform Your Nights Under the Stars with this Premium Deep Sky Eyepiece Kit!
Be sure to take a look at this in-depth video on the Apertura Panorama Eyepiece series, diving into their exceptional build quality, specifications, and how they can vastly improve your stargazing experience!
Apertura Panorama Deep Sky Kit At a Glance
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Looking to take your stargazing experience to the next level? This Apertura Panorama Deep Sky Eyepiece is the perfect solution! With their wide 82° AFOV, superb optics, and outstanding build quality, the included 21 mm and 28 mm Panorama Eyepieces deliver striking views of the cosmos. Get ready to explore deep sky wonders like the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades Open Star Cluster, the Andromeda Galaxy, and plenty more. The perfect addition to your observational toolkit, this Apertura Panorama Eyepiece Kit is a must have.
The Apertura Panorama Eyepieces are a highly corrected, 82° astronomy tool on par with some of the most well-regarded eyepieces in astronomy today. Comparable in quality to the revolutionary TeleVue Nagler and Delos eyepieces, you’re in for crisp, jaw-dropping sights on nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and more, at a fraction of the price! This deep sky eyepiece kit is equipped with the 21mm and 28mm Apertura Panorama Eyepieces, delivering bright, sweeping sights. Additionally, the expansive 82° AFOV provides an immersive sensation when observing the cosmos. Apertura is a front-runner in producing top-of-the-line astronomy gear, constructing each eyepiece with durable stainless steel, multicoated lenses, and comfortable, foldable eyecups. Get ready to revolutionize your cosmic observations with this premium Apertura Panorama Deep Sky Eyepiece Kit!
Be sure to check out Matthew's full review and blind test on these Apertura Panorama Eyepieces to see how they stacked up against the best of the best!
The Perfect Deep Sky Duo
Out of the box you have everything you need to start viewing the wonders of our universe with striking clarity. Meticulously aligned optics, top-tier build quality, and high contrast views are right at your fingertips with this Apertura Panorama Deep Sky Eyepiece Kit. Read more about the two included eyepieces below!
Apertura 21 mm Panorama Eyepiece
The Apertura 21 mm Panorama is a low to medium powered eyepiece that’s optimal for viewing wide, expansive views of deep space. When paired with a standard 1200 mm focal length Dobsonian, you can expect a magnification of 57x, making it a wonderful choice for viewing a wide variety of deep-sky objects. If you're interested in how much of the actual sky will be presented within your eyepiece, we can calculate the true field of view (TFOV) with the following equation: TFOV = AFOV ÷ Magnification. Taking our previous example with a 1200 mm focal length Dobsonian, we can see our TFOV will be 1.43°, a great scope of vision for viewing the entire Eagle Nebula, the Triangulum Galaxy, and the Orion Nebula.
Apertura 28 mm Panorama Eyepiece
As a low powered eyepiece, the 28 mm Apertura Panorama delivers vast sights of the cosmos. This focal length is ideal for observing widespread targets such as the wonders within the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, the rich nebulosity in Cygnus, and the variety of objects found near the Milky Way core. Using the same logic above, when pairing this 28 mm Apertura Panorama Eyepiece with the same 1,200 mm focal length Dobsonian example yields a magnification of ~42x. And a TFOV will be 1.91°, allowing for great observations of the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades Open Star Cluster, and the Cygnus Wall. We can see with the two calculations between the eyepieces, the 28 mm Panorama provides a lower magnification, but a larger field of view, allowing for a great pair of magnification and field of view options provided in this one bundle.
Comes with the Apertura Absolute Warranty!
The Apertura Absolute Warranty provides two years of coverage against product defects. After the initial two-year warranty expires, this product qualifies for Apertura's Three-Year Accident Replacement Program. In addition, the Apertura Absolute Warranty is transferrable! Download a copy of the Apertura Absolute Warranty for more information on this program, how to make a claim, and why it is important to keep your original receipt and the product's original boxes & packaging!
Looking to elevate your lunar viewing experience? Check out this optional Apertura Variable Polarizing Filter!
Available for add-on, this Apertura Variable Polarizing Filter is a key instrument for viewing our Moon in all its glory. Its light-blocking abilities act as sunglasses for your scope, reducing the intensity of the Moon’s overall brightness and making viewing far more comfortable while also aiding in detail resolution. With its dynamic filtration, rotating the top portion of this filter allows you to change how much light passes through, a feature wonderful for the different phases throughout the month. Additionally, this filter greatly assists with viewing Venus by cutting down on its intense brightness. Make the most out of your nights under the stars with this must have accessory!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Panorama eyepieces compare to Tele Vue and Explore Scientific?
Product Developer and Award Winning Amateur Telescope Maker, Matthew Paul, conducted a blind test involving these three eyepiece models. While the Tele Vue Nagler eyepieces are hard to beat, the Apertura Panorama eyepieces offered performance that stood neck and neck with these elite Tele Vue models at a fraction of the cost. In comparison to the Explore Scientific eyepieces, the Panorama eyepieces presented indistinguishable, and even slightly better performance, with certain focal lengths.
How do I calculate magnification?
Magnification can be calculated by taking your telescope’s focal length and dividing it by your eyepiece’s focal length. For instance, if we have an 8” 1,200 mm focal length Dobsonian telescope, and we’re using the Apertura Panorama 7 mm eyepiece, the magnification will be as follows: 1200/7 = ~171x. It’s important to note that magnification influences how bright your image will be, as the higher magnification, the dimmer your image will become (when using the same aperture). Be sure to check out our Ultimate Telescope Eyepiece Guide for more on this topic!
What’s the difference between apparent field of view (AFOV) and true field of view (TFOV)?
Apparent field of view refers to how large the image is to your eye. For reference, a single bare human eye has a field of view of approximately 150°. These Apertura Panorama eyepieces offer an 82° AFOV for a well-immersed experience. True field of view, on the other hand, refers to the angular diameter of the “chunk” of the sky you are observing. TFOV is determined by dividing your AFOV by your system’s magnification. For instance, an 8” 1,200 mm focal length Dobsonian paired with the 7 mm Apertura Panorama eyepiece will yield a TFOV of 0.48°. The full disk of the Moon, for example, has an angular diameter of 0.5°. For more on this topic, our comprehensive Ultimate Telescope Guide provides an in-depth look!
What is exit pupil and why does it matter?
Exit pupil is the diameter of the beam of light that departs your eyepiece. It’s directly tied to the overall brightness of your image, and it’s an important factor to consider when determining which objects are available for observation. This term is analogous to our very own pupils, hence its name. As the pupil within our eye expands, more light is brought into our retina. This same concept is applicable to eyepiece exit pupils, with the larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image. Exit pupil and magnification go hand in hand; as magnification increases, exit pupil decreases, and vice versa. We measure the exit pupil by its diameter in millimeters. To calculate the exit pupil of your eyepiece/telescope combination, use either of the two equations: Exit Pupil = Telescope Aperture (mm) ÷ Magnification or Exit Pupil = Eyepiece Focal Length ÷ Telescope Focal Ratio.
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