Celestron 1.25" Eyepiece & Filter Kit with Aluminum Case
Celestron Eyepiece and Filter Kit - 1.25"
Looking for the perfect all-in-one kit for your stargazing endeavors? This Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter kit comes with everything you need for fascinating views of the cosmos. Whether you plan to view Saturn’s stunning ring display, get up close and personal with our Moon, or enjoy expansive sights of vast deep sky objects, Celestron has you set up for success!
This Celestron Plössl Eyepiece Kit includes a total of five eyepieces, seven filters, a Barlow lens, and a rugged aluminum case to keep your gear protected and organized. Each Celestron Plössl eyepiece is fully-multicoated for maximum clarity and resolution of detail, with high quality craftsmanship delivering superb color correction and edge sharpness. Also, the included 2x Barlow lens essentially doubles your magnification arsenal for a total of ten power combinations when observing the night sky! Fitted with seven colored filters, expose intricate details on the neighboring planets with red, green, light green, blue, orange, and yellow filters, and observe the lunar craters with improved definition through the included neutral-density (ND) filter. From our solar system to deep space, this comprehensive kit helps you explore the wonders of the night sky with outstanding clarity!
Celestron 1.25" Eyepiece and Filter Kit At a Glance
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All of the Essential Accessories in One Package
Housing the must-have accessories for cosmic exploration in one package, the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece Kit helps you explore the cosmos with ease. Read on as we take a closer look at this kit’s incredible inclusions below!
Five 1.25” High Quality Plössl Eyepieces
Supplied with this kit are the 6 mm, 8 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm, and 32 mm focal length Celestron Plössl eyepieces. This wide range of focal lengths open the doors to upclose sights of the planets and a look into large deep space objects. Each included eyepiece boasts a 4-element design for impressive color resolution, contrast, and edge performance. These fully-multicoated eyepieces have a 52° field of view while the 32 mm eyepiece includes a 44° FOV.
Even More Observing Opportunities with the Celestron 2x Barlow Lens
Doubling your available focal lengths, the included 2x 1.25” Barlow lens provides a total of 10 observing power combinations. The high-grade glass and fully-multicoated lenses ensure peak clarity and color correction. It’s important to note that too high of magnification may result in lackluster views. For more on this top and to ensure you’re achieving the best views possible, check out our detailed Ultimate Telescope Accessories Guide on our Astronomy Hub!
Six Colored Eyepiece Filters. Perfect for the Planets!
The perfect compliment to the five included eyepieces, these added colored filters unlock details on the planets that otherwise would’ve gone unnoticed! The #80A Blue Filter, #58 Green Filter, #56 Light Green Filter, #25 Red Filter, #21 Orange Filter, and #12 Yellow Filter helps you study our solar system neighbors and the intricate surface details and atmospheres of these other worlds. Each 1.25” filter boasts threads for seamless adjoining to the bottom of the included eyepieces.
See the Moon Like Never Before with the Celestron Moon Filter
Perfect for keeping up with the phases of the Moon, this included neutral-density (ND) filter cuts through our natural satellite’s overwhelming glow for enhanced detail. This must-have accessory reveals more surface structure on our Moon’s endless craters, mountain peaks, valleys, and ancient lava flows. You’re also at liberty to use this filter for viewing Venus! Blocking this bright planet’s glare helps you study its phases with ease.
Included Celestron Aluminum Carrying Case:
Keeping you organized, this included carrying case holds all of your accessories in place during transport and storage. The die-cut foam lining features custom cutouts for each included accessory, and the hard metal exterior keeps these precious optics safe and secure. Roomy enough for even more gear, simply pull out some of the foam pieces to house any accessories you may already own. Whether you’re planning a trip to dark skies, or simply setting up in your backyard, Celestron has your gear protected!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter Kit?
Within this package you’ll find five 1.25” eyepieces: 6 mm, 8 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm, and 32 mm, each with a 52° AFOV (with the 32 mm featuring a 44° AFOV). You’ll also receive a 2x 1.25” Barlow lens. A total of seven filters are included: #80A Blue Filter, #58 Green Filter, #56 Light Green Filter, #25 Red Filter, #21 Orange Filter, #12 Yellow Filter, and a neutral-density Moon filter. The included aluminum carrying case keeps everything protected.
What telescopes are this Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter Kit compatible with?
You can use this kit with just about any telescope! Newtonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, refractors; as long as your scope has a 1.25” focuser or an adapter for 1.25” accessories, the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter kit is a great addition to your observing toolkit.
Is the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter kit good for beginners?
Absolutely! This kit can be used with just about any telescope, helping beginners get out and under the stars in no time. Simply insert these eyepieces into your scope’s focuser or diagonal, secure it in place, and you’re ready to start observing. The included filters thread onto the bottom of your eyepieces for enhanced views, and the included carrying case ensures your gear stays in pristine condition.
What can I see with the included eyepiece within the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter kit?
While determining what can be observed depends on your specific setup, the included eyepieces offer a wide range of possibilities. The highest focal length in this set is the 32 mm model, delivering the lowest magnification power for views of larger, more diffuse objects such as nebulae and large galaxies. The lowest focal length eyepiece and therefore the model offering the highest magnifying power is the 6 mm eyepiece, providing up-close views on smaller, more compact celestial objects like our neighboring planets or the Moon. This wide range is perfect for those seeking variety during their stargazing endeavors.
What is the benefit of the included filters within the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter kit?
The seven included filters reveal details on the planets and the Moon by isolating certain wavelengths of light. For instance, the neutral density Moon filter blocks a large amount of the Moon’s brightness for enhanced contrast and detail on the brighter sections of the Moon. Think of it like sunglasses but for your telescope! The other colors, blue, green, light green, orange, red, and yellow, increase contrast on Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Venus, and even Uranus and Neptune if your telescope is strong enough. Be sure to check out the handy chart on what each color filter is optimal for in our Ultimate Telescope Accessory Guide!