Orion 2x ED Barlow Lens - 2"
Enjoy Incredible Views with This 2x Barlow From Orion
The Orion 2x ED Barlow Lens - 2" is a premium optical accessory that doubles the magnification of 2-inch or 1.25-inch eyepieces (when used with the included eyepiece adapter). Simply insert this Barlow into a compatible 2-inch telescope focuser, then insert your eyepiece into the Barlow and you'll be able to effortlessly boost your views!
This 2-inch 2x ED Barlow Lens from Orion features extra-low dispersion glass and fully multi-coated optics that ensure your views are crystal clear, vivid, and free of glare. It's compatible with 2-inch telescope focusers and is threaded for use with 2-inch filters. The native 2-inch eyepiece receptacle and 2-inch to 1.25-inch eyepiece adapter both feature non-marring internal brass compression rings that provide a secure grip on your eyepiece while offering additional protection from accident rotations.
Orion 2x ED Barlow - 2" At a Glance
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The Perfect Barlow for Your Entire Eyepiece Collection!
This 2x Barlow from Orion is an excellent addition to your eyepiece collection. Extend your viewing selection and double the power of your eyepiece collection with a Barlow lens that doesn't diminish the quality of your views. Learn more about this 2-inch ED Barlow in the details listed below!
Fully Multi-Coated Optics with ED Glass
With the Orion 2x ED Barlow, you won't have to worry about diminishing the quality of your best eyepieces. Thanks to the advanced fully multi-coated optics and contrast enhancing ED (extra-low dispersion) glass, this Barlow lens provides exceptional optical performance. Don't settle for less!
Includes a 2" to 1.25" Adapter
The Orion 2x ED Barlow Lens comes with a versatile 2-inch to 1.25-inch "step-down" adapter, meaning you'll have the freedom to use 2-inch or 1.25-inch eyepiece without the need to buy additional adapters. It also features smooth CNC machined components, a threaded lens barrel that is compatible with 2-inch eyepiece filters, and a non-marring internal brass compression ring that safely secures your eyepiece and prevent damage from accidental rotations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of ED glass?
ED stands for “extra-low dispersion” and is a type of glass designed to reduce common color defects caused by the separation of different wavelengths when light passes through an optical substrate such as glass. ED glass corrects chromatic aberrations by directing the different wavelengths toward a singular focal point, which in turn provides heightened optical performance.
What is a Barlow lens and how do I use one?
Named after the British mathematician and physicist Peter Barlow, a Barlow lens is optical accessory that works alongside other optical lenses, such as an eyepiece, to increase the effective focal length of an optical system. Common Barlow lenses used for visual astronomy consist of a lens cell attached to a barrel with an eyepiece receptacle. Using a Barlow is simple, all you have to do is slot the Barlow lens into your telescope's focuser tube, then slot a compatible eyepiece into the Barlow's eyepiece receptacle.
Will a Barlow lens diminish the quality of my views?
A low-quality Barlow lens can introduce optical distortions or worsen existing optical distortions common to starter eyepieces to low quality eyepieces. The Orion 2x ED Barlow Lens features fully multi-coated optics and high-quality ED glass that provides exceptional optical performance and reduce chromatic aberrations. When used with high quality eyepiece, the Orion 2x ED Barlow lens will not diminish the quality of your views, and when used with starter eyepieces, this Barlow lens may even improve the quality of your views.
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