ClearVue Optics Quality products for the astronomical enthusiast

  

                    

Eyepieces 1.25"

 

  The Antares SWA-2 EP's are high quality 1.25" format eyepieces with 82 degree FOV's. These 8 and 9 element fully multicoated eyepieces are very well corrected, as well corrected as some $600.00 EP's! They show sharp stars right to the edge, and rate comparably to eyepieces costing 3 times more. Fold down rubber eye guard, rubber grip ring, top and bottom caps.

Item Name: Antares  SWA2
Item Number: SWA 4.9 mm
Price: $159.95

Item Name: Antares  SWA2
Item Number: SWA 7.2 mm
Price: $159.95

Item Name: Antares  SWA2
Item Number: SWA 9.4 mm
Price: $159.95

Item Name: Antares  SWA2
Item Number: SWA 13 mm
Price: $169.95

Item Name: Antares  SWA2
Item Number: SWA 17 mm
Price: $189.95

 

Antares Elite Plossls

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   These premium Plossls offer the observer the ultimate in contrast. Superior lens polishing with multi-coating on all internal air-glass surfaces, these eyepieces provide Orthoscopic-type definition with the added luxury of a 52 degree apparent field. In this regard, the extra field makes them more useable as an all-around eyepiece. Planets, as well as illusive nebulosity's and clusters will be presented with dazzling detail. Standard features include 5 or 7 element designs with premium, fully multicoated, edge blackened optics, engraved lettering, slip-on eye cups and standard filter threaded barrels. The result: Ultra-crisp imaging. 

 

UPL5 1.25" Elite Plossl, fully MC   7-element 5 mm
$84.00
UPL7.5 1.25" Elite Plossl, fully MC   5-element 7.5 mm
$74.00
UPL10 1.25" Elite Plossl, fully MC   5-element 10 mm
$74.00
UPL15 1.25" Elite Plossl, fully MC   5-element 15 mm
$74.00
UPL20 1.25" Elite Plossl, fully MC   5-element 20 mm

$74.00
UPL25 1.25" Elite Plossl, fully MC   5-element 25 mm

$84.00

 

Antares W-70
   The W70 series eyepieces offer extra field and extra eye relief without sacrificing image quality. Many observers don't like having their eye too close to the eyepiece, on average, the W70 series oculars have an eye relief of 15mm. Combine that with a wide apparent field of view and you have eyepieces that are very comfortable and nice to use. Larger clusters and nebulosity's will now easily fit into your field of view at higher magnification, and your eyeball won't be pressed up against the glass. Standard features include multi-coating, fold-down rubber eye cup, rubber grips, standard filter threaded barrels and edge-blacked lenses. 

All are 1.25" except the 34 mm & 40 mm

W70-4.3 70* FOV, MC
$69.00
W70-6 70* FOV, MC
$69.00
W70-9.7 70* FOV, MC
$69.00
W70-15 70* FOV, MC
$59.00
W70-25 70* FOV, MC
$69.00
W70-34 70* FOV, MC
$99.00
W70-40 70* FOV, MC
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2" Eyepieces

 

 

CVO 2" 30 mm Ultra Wide 80º

Optional ClearVue 30 camera adapters are shown below  

   The ClearVue 30 mm 80° ULTRA WIDE is a very serious wide-angle 2" eyepiece, at a very attractive price. Don't let the low price fool you. If you were thinking of buying another companies high priced eyepiece try the Clearvue 30 first. You wont be disappointed. The contrast and correction is very good for very low powered wide-angle views of the heavens, star hopping in your "light bucket", or leisurely scans of the Milky Way. 

The eyepiece features include:

  • 5 elements in 3 groups 
  • Fully multi-coated (FMC)
  • High-index glass
  • The eye relief is an excellent 22mm. 
  • High light transmission
  • Deep comfortable fold down rubber eyecup
  • Weight 1.2 lb, or 0.570 kg
  • 114 mm high
  • 59 mm wide
  • Field stop 44.8 mm 
  • Housing has a rubber grip
  • Fully threaded barrel accepts 2" filters
  • Barrel is recessed for set screws
  • Bolt style storage case
  • End caps.


  
The 38mm diameter eyelens is just 3 mm deep into the EP body.  Concealed beneath the rubber eyecup you'll find threading to accept M49 camera adaptors. Perfect for afocal camera imaging with a wide variety of film and digital cameras. 
   Field correction is good; I've compared this to similar 2” eyepieces and honestly liked the views better in the Clearvue 30. The edge performance does begin to soften, very slightly, when used with short focal ratio telescopes, i.e. much less than F/6. There is no kidney bean effect, pincushion, ghosting, or astigmatism. Use of a coma corrector is needed for these fast scopes anyway to get the most from your eyepieces. 
   Each eyepiece is quality tested before shipping. Shipping is included in the price in the CONUS.

 

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Camera Adapters for ClearVue 30 are available

   These adapter rings thread onto the M49 threading on the ClearVue 30 so you can mount your DSLR & SLR cameras body directly with no or very little vignetting, as the 38 mm diameter eyelens is just 3 mm deep into the EP body.  These adapters are made of precision machined aluminum with black anodizing. Available in 4 sizes to fit a variety of DSLR's & SLR's. If I don't have what you need for your camera your camera shop will. 

 

Available sizes

  • 49mm to 43mm (49mm female thread to 43mm male thread).

  • 49mm to 52mm (49mm female thread to 52mm male thread).

  • 49mm to 55mm (49mm female thread to 55mm male thread).

  • 49mm to 58mm (49mm female thread to 58mm male thread).

 

     
FA4943 49mm to 43 mm
$12.95
FA4952 49mm to 52mm
$12.95
FA4955 49mm to 55mm
$12.95
FA4958 49mm to 58mm
$12.95