For the longest time, the 82-degree field of view has been the gold standard for wide-field eyepieces and is still regarded as a favorite by many amateur astronomers. They are also among the more affordable of the ultra wide-field eyepieces and have a good range of available focal lengths and moderate to generous eye relief. Explore Scientific series is a popular choice when it comes to 82-degree eyepieces and represents an unparalleled value for their price.
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In the years since the release of the 82-degree eyepiece, designers have continued to push the envelope and now there are eyepieces that boast 100 and 120-degree fields of view that require you to actually move your head to take it all in! It truly is amazing to be an amateur astronomer in this day and age.
The addition of wide-field eyepieces really changed the way we were able to view the night sky. Suddenly, we no longer felt like we were looking down a rather narrow tube. Instead, it was like we were standing at the porthole window of a spaceship! Wide swaths of stars swam across the expansive field of view, and we felt like we were actually there among them! You can always check our telescope eyepiece guide to help you find which eyepiece best fits your stargazing needs!