Meade 07171-02 9.7mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Product Description

Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"MODEL: 1.25'' Meade Super Plossl 9.7mm Eyepiece Model 07171-02 Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"   - the finest in premium telescope eyepieces. The world standard

Customer Reviews:

Quality high power plossl.......2006-04-02

This Meade eyepice is of excellent build quality. It offers very good resolution of the planets, moon, starclusters, planetary nebulae, and double stars.

A great general purpose high power eyepiece.......2004-09-09

The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössls are an improvment over the 3000 series Plössls. The 9.7mm is used for high power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 129x on an ETX90 or 206x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90. At high magnifications one requires a steady atmosphere, or else the image appears blurry due to bad "seeing". But with steady skies, this eyepiece produces stunning views of the planets.

Meade 07173-02 15mm Super Plossl Series 4000 Lense

Average customer rating:

A great general purpose medium-high power eyepiece

Meade 07173-02 15mm Super Plossl Series 4000 Lense

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Super Plossl design ideal for observing hairline lunar and planetary detail
7-layer multi-coated, 4-element lens design
Edge-blackened optics for optimum image contrast
Eyeguards fold down for eyeglass wearers
Includes custom-fitted soft rubber eyeguard

ASIN: B0000SWJ42

Product Description

Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"MODEL: 1.25'' Meade Super Plossl 15mm Eyepiece Model 07173-02 Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"   - the finest in premium telescope eyepieces. The world standard

Customer Reviews:

A great general purpose medium-high power eyepiece.......2004-09-09

The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössls are an improvment over the 3000 series Plössls. The 15mm is used for medium-high power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 83x on an ETX90 or 133x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.

Average customer rating:

Exploration is fun....
Almost perfect device
It was worth the price, but don't expect ccd performance
Excellent product with alot of potential
great addition to any telescope

Meade Electronic Eyepiece

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Telescopes | Science | Learning & Education | Categories | Toys & Games

Product Features:

View live monochrome video images through telescope
Composite video port for sending image to TV, VCR, or camcorder (6-foot RCA cable included)
Use with any telescope with 1.25- or 0.96-inch eyepiece
Powered by 9-volt battery (not included)
Easy to use and setup with contrast control dial

ASIN: B00005QWZ4

Product Description

This electronic eyepiece can be used with virtually any telescope to show you real-time live black and white images of the Moon, planets, stars, and daytime terrestrial objects on your television screen. Just connect the supplied cable to the yellow-colored Video-in port of your TV set, VCR, or camcorder. The Electronic Eyepiece has a 320 x 240 pixel CMOS monochrome imaging sensor. Barrels are included to allow you to fit the eyepiece into either 0.965" or 1.25" focuser sleeves. The eyepiece includes a 6 ft. cable and is powered by a (user-supplied) 9-volt battery that fits neatly inside the eyepiece housing. A built-in control permits contrast adjustment of the image. The Electronic Eyepiece is perhaps the largest-selling product of its type ever developed. Tens of thousands of Meade #902 Electronic Eyepieces are now in use in telescopes ranging from 60mm refractors to 12" Schmidt-Cassegrains

Customer Reviews:

Exploration is fun...........2007-09-25

But not when it comes to locating information omitted from an instruction manual. The expected image I saw of the moon through my 9mm lens initiated the search. I should have came here first, because it would have saved me a lot of time - as would Meade mentioning somewhere on the box or in the manual that this was a 4mm eyepiece.

So now I know I need a reducer for decent lunar observation. Since they failed to mention the mm of this eyepiece, it should come as no surprise that Meade also fails to mention the use of filters with this eyepiece - neutral density or variable polarizers (which is nice to have for lunar observation), or Light Pollution/Broadband filters for deep-space observation (which is a must-have if you live in/near the city).

You may very well be able to see some deep space objects using this eyepiece with the proper filter - I have no clue yet. I was planning on purchasing filters anyway, so I'll update this review with an answer to those questions....

Almost perfect device.......2007-01-10

I used this Electronic Eyepiece to make some movies of the Mercury Transit in 2006, and it did that very well with my Coronado PST and Konusmotor 500/Thousand Oaks White Light filter. However, I had to hook this up to my VCR to make the movie using a twenty foot long coaxial cable with RCA adapters. I had really planned on connecting it to my Sony Camcorder so I could have a lot of mobility, but the Camcorder and eyepiece simply cannot work together. It does work well with my VCRs and televisions, though.

It was worth the price, but don't expect ccd performance.......2006-08-07

Having read the reviews of others prior to purchasing my electronic eyepiece, I did not expect too much from it. But for the price I paid, I would buy it again. My main dislike is the apparent focal length. It is the equivalent of about a 4mm lens. I live in a major metropolitan area with lots of haze and light pollution, a 4mm optical lens is of questionable value. The electronics makes it worst. I can see earth's moon pretty well, but only the brightest two of Jupiter's four visible moons. Forget about seeing dim stars or deep space objects.

I am relatively new to astronomy. I have two point and look refractors, a 350mm and a 700mm. I tried the Meade Electronic Eyepiece in both. The 700mm results in too much magnification. The eyepiece works better with the 350mm, but images go completely across the TV screen in about 40 seconds, resulting in a slight smearing as they move.

A control to increase the focal length would have made this eyepiece more usable. It also needs to be used on a telescope that tracks. I have now ordered such a telescope, which is costing me far more than the electronic eyepiece did in the first place.

Excellent product with alot of potential.......2005-07-08

I bought this product on sale for $39.00 at a local camera store after reading the reviews on this page. This was after I also bought an Orion Electronic eyepiece the week before. One thing that makes this eyepiece infinetly better than the Orion eyepiece is the fact that it is threaded for filters (or stacking of multiple filters) whereas the Orion eyepiece is not. Using it on my 6" reflector, I first tried it with a white light solar filter. The view was crisp as I expected on both the Meade and the Orion eyepiece. The Meade eyepiece is alittle larger than the Orion eyepiece (4mm vs. Orion's 3.8mm) but it is not really too noticeable. Viewing the moon at gibbous phase and the contrast tweaked, the view was also crisp and defined in both eyepieces. I finally tried it on Jupiter. Here is where the difference between the Orion eyepiece and the Meade eyepiece was most pronounced. Because the Orion eyepiece is not threaded, Jupiter came out completely whitewashed, even when the contrast was completely tweaked. Because the Meade eyepiece is able to be used with a filter, I placed a Baader's Planetary Contrast Booster on it. The 2 cloud belts at the equator were visible on my 20" TV as a monitor. Also visible were the 4 moons at the same setting. When used with a video card tied in to a pc, a person can frame-grab and have their own "poor man's" version of a CCD picture. Using this method, suprisingly good pictures that rival much higher priced CCD's may be achieved. This eyepiece in my opinion is well worth the price (even if you don't get it on sale) and has alot of potential when used with a video card. Just remeber to buy some extension cords and adapters for the RCA cables.

great addition to any telescope.......2002-10-27

This eyepiece is quite nice. I tried it out and was amazed at the results. I use it on a six inch reflecting telescope. I used it first on the best target in the night sky, the Moon. It looked as though I was looking through a window on an apollo capsule orbiting the moon. I am not kidding. It was great. I then moved over to Saturn. I could clearly see the rings and bands of clouds. This item is worth the cost!

Meade 07175-02 26mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Average customer rating:

A great general purpose low power eyepiece

Meade 07175-02 26mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Meade Eyepiece Filter #96 ND.9x (1.25") Series 4000 Moon Filter

Accessories:

Product Features:

Meade Super Plssl 26mm (1.25") Eyepiece - 07175-02
MEA

ASIN: B0000SWJ4W

Product Description

The finest in premium telescope eyepieces.... The world standard in telescope oculars, Meade Series 4000 eyepieces yield the widest possible fields of view, consistent with pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye reliefand yet with extremely low astigmatism, spherical aberration, and off-axis color. Incorporating 7-layer multi-coatings and edge-blackened optics for optimum image contrast, these sophisticated 4 to 8-element designs permit levels of optical performance generally impossible to achieve with eyepieces of fewer elements.All Series 4000 eyepieces include a soft rubber eyeguard, custom fitted to each eyepiece with a bayonet mount. The eyeguards fold down for eyeglass wearers, and in fact the folded eyeguard shields eyeglasses from coming into contact with the metal eyepiece housings. Rubber grips are provided on all but the three shortest focal length Super Plossl eyepieces. Super Plossls: Designed to utilize the very latest in optical glass types, Meade 4-element Super Plossls are excellent general-purpose eyepieces. For observing hairline lunar and planetary detail, splitting close double stars, or for resolving faint nebulosity in deep-space, Meade Super Plossls optimize the performance of any telescope type, whether f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain, f/16 refractor, or f/4 reflector. They also operate well in conjunction with the air-spaced design of the Meade #140 2x Apochromatic Barlow. All focal lengths through 32mm a

Customer Reviews:

A great general purpose low power eyepiece.......2004-09-09

The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössls are an improvment over the 3000 series Plössls. The 26mm is the standard eyepiece supplied with most Meade telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 48x on an ETX90 or 77x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.

Meade 07172-02 12.4mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Average customer rating:

Christmas Gift
A great general purpose medium-high power eyepiece

Meade 07172-02 12.4mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Meade Super Plssl 12.4mm (1.25") Eyepiece - 07172-02
MEA

ASIN: B0000SWJ3S

Product Description

Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"MODEL: 1.25'' Meade Super Plossl 12.4mm Eyepiece Model 07172-02 Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"   - the finest in premium telescope eyepieces. The world standard

Customer Reviews:

Christmas Gift.......2007-01-09

This was bought as a Christmas gift so I personally can not review this. However, from the reaction received and the use it has gotten, I would say this rates very high.

A great general purpose medium-high power eyepiece.......2004-09-09

The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössls are an improvment over the 3000 series Plössls. The 12.4mm is used for medium-high power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 101x on an ETX90 or 161x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.

Meade 25mm Modified Achromatic Eyepiece (1.25" O.D.)

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Meade 25mm Modified Achromatic Eyepiece (1.25" O.D.)

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Meade Modified Achromatic Eyepieces MA12mm/ MA25mm (1.25") Meade Modified Achromatic Eyepieces (1.25") : These fine 3-element Meade Telescope Eyepieces offer the price-conscious amateur

Meade 07174-02 20mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Average customer rating:

A great general purpose medium power eyepiece

Meade 07174-02 20mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Meade Super Plssl 20mm (1.25") Eyepiece - 07174-02
MEA

ASIN: B0000SWJ4M

Product Description

The Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepiece is designed for observing lunar and planetary detail, resolving globular clusters, picking up small planetary nebulas against a stellar background, etc. It is especially well suited to Schmidt-Cassegrains, where it provides very close to the 1mm exit pupil recommended for maximum sharpness in observing lunar and planetary details. It is parfocal with other Series 4000 eyepieces except the 14mm UWA, 32mm and 40mm SWA, and 40mm and 56mm Plssls. It will work well with any telescope type, at any focal ratio.

Customer Reviews:

A great general purpose medium power eyepiece.......2004-09-09

The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössls are an improvment over the 3000 series Plössls. The 20mm is used for medium power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 63x on an ETX90 or 100x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.

Meade 07176-02 32mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Average customer rating:

A great general purpose wide field eyepiece

Meade 07176-02 32mm Super Plossl Series 4000

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Meade Super Plssl 32mm (1.25") - 07176-02
MEA

ASIN: B0000SWJ56

Product Description

Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"MODEL: 1.25'' Meade Super Plossl 32mm Eyepiece Model 07176-02 Meade Series 4000 Super Plossl Eyepieces 1.25" and 2.0"   - the finest in premium telescope eyepieces. The world standard

Customer Reviews:

A great general purpose wide field eyepiece.......2004-09-09

The Meade Series 4000 Super Plössls are an improvment over the 3000 series Plössls. The 32mm is used for low power observing on most telescopes. This eyepiece offers a magnification of 39x on an ETX90 or 63x on a 2000mm focal length telescope like the LX90.

Meade Telescope Accessory Kit for Meade LXD75 Telescopes - Celestial Observer Kit 07855

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Meade Telescope Accessory Kit for Meade LXD75 Telescopes - Celestial Observer Kit 07855

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Meade Telescope Accessory Kit for Meade LXD75 Telescopes - Celestial Observer Kit 07855 Meade Telescope Accessory Kit for Meade LXD75 Telescopes - Celestial Observer Kit 07855 was designed specifically for your

Meade LXD75 Deluxe Observer Starter Accessory Outfit

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Meade LXD75 Deluxe Observer Starter Accessory Outfit

Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

Includes Meade 9.7mm Super Plossl 1.25 inch eyepiece Meade 15mm QX wide angle 1.25 inch eyepiece Meade 26mm QX wide angle 2 inch eyepiece Meade 126 2x short-focus barlow lens Meade 547 AC adapter Meade #1 4-Color Filter Set Meade Series 4000 Moon filter 3 Meade 895 vibration isolation pads.

Product Description

Panasonic 900 MHz phones utilize Digital Spread Spectrum technology to provide two important benefits for your home or home office: enhanced range and security. These phones transmit over the entire 900 MHz bandwidth, constantly changing frequencies to boost calling range, keep your conversations clear and make them very difficult for outside parties to monitor.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Panasonic KX-TC1484B offers a compact, no-frills black design and a basic package of standard call features. Caller ID and wall waiting ready, the KX-TC1484B stores and displays up to 40 numbers, presenting them on the handset's three-line, backlit LCD.

900 MHz analog operation provides tried-and-true technology for enhanced range at a value price. Additional features include face-up charging and wall mounting, plus headset compatibility and even a belt-clip.

What's in the Box
Base unit, handset, Ni-Cad battery, belt-clip, instructions, telephone line cord, warranty card

Customer Reviews:

Lousy battery life. .......2004-12-18

I have two of these phones. Both started out with decent battery life, but after 6 months of use, the phones can hardly maintain a charge. I did follow their initial battery charge instructions completely, but that certainly does not seem to help.

Needless to say, I am looking for alternatives.

Beware!.......2004-11-17

I have had the same experience as other reviewers -- battery life reduces to minutes over a few months of use. I suspect that the problem is that the NiCD battery they supply is extraordinarily vulnerable to the dreaded "memory effect" (I've had cordless phones with NiCD batteries in the past and have never seen battery problems like this). If you routinely return the battery to the charging cradle before the phone complains that the battery is low, you will get to buy a new battery twice a year or more. The user's manual that comes with this phone does not warn you of the severity of this problem.

I called Panasonic customer service about this. Despite the fact that they admitted the user's manual doesn't warn the user adequately about this problem, they refused to refund the purchase price of the phone or replace the battery. They just lost a customer. And I absolutely do *not* recommend this phone. Yes, it's cheap, but there are plenty of other cheap phones on the market -- why saddle yourself with a pennywise and pound-foolish headache if you or someone in your family forgets the strict protocol for dealing with this phone's fragile battery?

Good Phone Really Bad Battery.......2004-08-09

Reception is great, usually interferes though when another 900 MHZ phone of another brand is picked up of a different phone line anywhere in the house but changing the frequency fixes it. The battery however is poor, at best, bad. Use it for one call and within less than a minute after the Low Battery Beep, phone is dead.

Terrible Battery, OK everything else.......2004-08-08

Battery quit holding a charge right after the manufacturer's warranty expired. I found the audio quality and reception to be less than average overall. I wish I had done more research before choosing a phone. Gave it two stars because it worked ok for a few months.

Mediocre at best.......2004-02-25

PROS:

1. Nice size handset is easy to hold, and eliminates background
noise amplification of smaller handsets.
2. Good size buttons make dialing easy.
3. Easy to read display is a help.

CONS:

1. Panasonic is notorious for short battery charge, and this model
is no exception. Max of 36 hours in standby, and discharges
rapidly when you use it.
2. Very short low battery warning. It can go from first warning
beep to dead in under a minute.
3. Sound quality is only fair. Picks up lots of interference, but
not as bad as the 2.4 ghz that it replaced.
4. Factory set ring which is set so low that the phone can't be
heard unless you are near it.
5. Durability is not good. Have had it for 10 months, and for
over a month the charger has not worked right. Soon to head to
the landfill.

If you don't use this phone much, this model may work. If you are
a heavy user, due to battery problems, it will be useless.

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