The last link in the optical path are the eyepieces. They are available for special purposes or for universal use. A good eyepiece is just as important as good primary optics.
With a true 76° field of view, it immerses you in the universe without having to roll your eyes. Even with fastest optics, you will enjoy tack sharp stars close to the outer edge of the field.
six focal lengths: 4.5 mm, 6.5 mm, 9 mm, 12.5 mm, 14 mm, 17.5 mm
76° apparent field of view
sharp and contrasty in the center
very sharp at the edge, even with the fastest telescopes
long eye relief, foldable eyecups - suitable for eyeglass wearers
low distortion
no kidney bean effekt
reduced weight, minimized size - well suited for binoviewing
The SmartEye seamlessly combines the traditional joy of visual eyepiece observation with the unparalleled light-gathering capabilities of state-of-the-art sensor technology. This dual-purpose device serves as both an electronic eyepiece and a cooled CMOS camera compatible with ASCOM Alpaca.
Technical details:
M54 thread compatible with standard 2-inch nosepiece adapter (included).
Sony IMX533 Color CMOS sensor, offering high-resolution imaging capabilities.
Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) unit, achieving cooling down to 30°C below ambient temperature.
Ultra High Definition Display for crisp and clear visualization of objects.
Wide 90° field of view, providing expansive coverage for detailed observation.
Diopter adjustment range from +1D to -5D, catering to various visual acuity needs.
Dual-band WiFi support (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ac).
Bluetooth 5 with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support.
Integrated SD Card Reader for convenient local storage of captured images.
USB-C Power-in port for versatile power supply options.
In collaboration with Mr Masuyama of Masuyama eyepiece fame, Kokusai Kohki has gone out on a limb in introducing a truly new eyepiece, the 3 inch barrel size Masuyama 80mm.