Celestron 2" Eyepiece, Filter & Diagonal Kit With Aluminum Case
The 2" Eyepiece, Filter, & Diagonal Kit from Celestron
The Apertura 1.25" Premium Plossl Eyepiece Kit is a comprehensive, all-in-one beginner stargazing eyepiece package. These Plossl Eyepieces are high-quality, mid-range options crafted to deliver detailed views! Whether remaining “close” to home for some lunar and planetary exploration or peering further into the universe to behold the wonders of vast deep space nebulae, this Plossl Eyepiece Kit has all the essential magnifications to meet your needs.
This kit includes 5 popular accessories that will enhance your visual experience! This Apertura Premium Plossl Eyepiece Kit includes a 2x Barlow Lens, Moon Filter, 15 mm Plossl Eyepiece, 32 mm Plossl Eyepiece, and 40 mm Plossl Eyepiece. While this kit comes with 3 individual eyepieces, incorporating the barlow lens increases the overall magnification of all the Plossl eyepieces in this kit by 2x, giving you an exceptional variety for all your desired targets.
Celestron 2" Eyepiece, Filter, & Diagonal Kit At a Glance
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All of the Essential Accessories in One Package
If you just bought a new telescope and are unsure what additional visual accessories you may need, this package is all you need to skip the fuss and get out under the stars! This kit includes 3 versatile magnifications, a barlow lens for further variety, and a moon filter to enhance details! If you’d like a detailed exploration into each accessory individually, read more below!
Three E-Lux 2" Eyepieces
Maximizing the light gathering power of your telescope, these three Celestron E-Lux eyepieces deliver exceptional clarity and detail resolution. The three fully-multicoated internal lenses correct the incoming light with high precision for beautiful contrast on a host of celestial objects. This kit includes a 26 mm, a 32 mm, and a 40 mm focal length eyepiece designed for 2” focusers, with each sporting a 56º apparent field of view (40mm has a 50º field of view). These low-power eyepieces are optimal for observing large nebulae and galaxies, revealing stunning detail on the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and more!
2x Barlow Lens for 6 Total Magnifications
Essentially doubling your arsenal of focal lengths, the included 2x Barlow lens opens the doors to three more magnification options! This handy accessory boasts fully-multicoated optics for peak performance. Its 2” diameter can easily be adapted for use with your own 1.25” eyepieces with a user-supplied 2” to 1.25” adapter as well. It’s important to note that too high of magnification may result in lackluster views. For more on this topic and to ensure you’re achieving the best views possible, check out our detailed Ultimate Telescope Accessories Guide on our Astronomy Hub!
Five 2” Colored Eyepiece Filters - Perfect for the Planets!
Perfectly complimenting the three included eyepieces, Celestron includes a total of five colored filters to swap between. These essential accessories reveal detail on the planets that otherwise would’ve gone unnoticed! Included are the following: Kodak Wratten #12 (deep yellow), #21 (orange), #25 (red), #58 (green), and #80A (blue). Each 2” filter boasts threads for seamless adjoining to the bottom of your eyepieces.
Relaxed Observing Sessions with the 2" Mirror Diagonal
Optimal for those with refractors and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, this included 90° mirror diagonal ensures comfortable viewing all night long. It fits all rear cells of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes and includes an adapter to use with refractor telescopes. With multicoated optics, this added accessory helps you take advantage of the bright views delivered by your included eyepieces, maximizing your experience under the stars!
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 2” Eyepiece and Filter Kit?
Within this package you’ll find three E-lux 2” eyepieces: 26 mm, 32 mm, and 40 mm, each with a 56° AFOV (with the 40 mm featuring a 50° AFOV). You’ll also receive a 2x 2” Barlow lens. A total of five filters are included: #80A Blue Filter, #56 Light Green Filter, #25 Red Filter, #21 Orange Filter, and a #12 Yellow Filter. The included aluminum carrying case keeps everything protected.
What telescopes are this Celestron 2” 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 2” focuser, the Celestron Plössl Eyepiece and Filter kit is a great addition to your observing toolkit.
Is the Celestron 2” Eyepiece and Filter Kit easy for beginners to use?
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 2” 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 40 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 26 mm eyepiece, a narrower focal length for smaller celestial objects like more compact nebulae and globular clusters. If you’re eager to observe even smaller objects, the addition of the included 2x Barlow lens provides twice the magnification power!
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!