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SVBONY 6mm 68° Telescope Eyepiece - 1.25"

by SVBONY
SKU SV-F9152A
CA$42.00 - CA$42.00
CA$42.00
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  • 6mm Focal Length
  • 68° Apparent Field of View
  • 1.25" Barrel Size
  • 17mm Eye Relief
  • 5-Element Optical Design
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  • SVBONY 6mm 68° Telescope Eyepiece - 1.25"

    The SVBONY 6mm 68° Telescope Eyepiece delivers high-magnification views with an immersive 68° apparent field of view. It uses a 5-element optical design, and its 17mm of eye relief leaves room for comfortable viewing. Weighing 133g and fitting any 1.25" focuser, it is a light, practical tool for detailed planetary, lunar, and double-star observation.

    The 68° Wide-Field View at 6mm

    With a 6mm focal length, this eyepiece provides high power in most telescopes, perfect for resolving fine details on Jupiter's cloud bands or exploring crater walls on the Moon. The 68° apparent field of view makes these high-magnification views feel expansive and less like looking through a narrow tube, allowing you to track objects more easily as they drift across the sky.

    5-Element Design with Full Multi-Coatings

    The optical path consists of 5 glass elements arranged in 3 groups, a design that improves color correction and contrast over simpler eyepiece types. All air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated with a broadband green coating to maximize light transmission. The interior of the aluminum housing and the edges of the optics are blackened to absorb stray light, preventing internal reflections from reducing image contrast.

    Comfortable Viewing with 17mm of Eye Relief

    A significant advantage of this design is the long 17mm eye relief, which is uncommon for a short focal length eyepiece. You do not have to press your eye against the lens, and SVBONY designed the foldable eyecup with eyeglass wearers in mind. A foldable rubber eyecup is included to block stray light and help maintain proper eye position.

    SVBONY 6mm 68° vs. a Standard 6mm Plössl

    Compared to a traditional Plössl eyepiece of the same 6mm focal length, which typically offers a field of view around 52°, the SVBONY 68° model presents a noticeably wider and more immersive window. While the magnification is identical, the expanded field of view makes it easier to locate and frame your target. This wider perspective is especially useful on non-driven mounts where you have to manually follow objects.

  • How will the SVBONY 6mm 68° eyepiece perform on Jupiter with an 8" f/10 SCT?

    On a typical 8" f/10 SCT with a 2032mm focal length, this 6mm eyepiece will yield approximately 339x magnification. This is very high power, ideal for resolving fine details like the Great Red Spot and individual cloud bands on Jupiter, provided you have good atmospheric seeing conditions. The 68° field will help keep the planet in view longer than a narrower eyepiece would.

    Is the 6mm focal length of this SVBONY eyepiece suitable for the Orion Nebula (M42)?

    The 6mm focal length will provide very high magnification, which is generally not ideal for large deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula (M42). While it would be excellent for resolving the Trapezium stars at the nebula's core, you would not be able to see the entire nebula in one field of view. A lower-power, longer focal length eyepiece is better for wide views of M42.

    What is the advantage of the 68° field of view on the SVBONY 6mm eyepiece?

    The 68° apparent field of view provides a more immersive "spacewalk" feeling compared to the ~52° field of a standard Plössl. At the same high magnification, you see a wider patch of sky, which makes it easier to find and track objects, especially with telescopes that don't have a motorized drive.

    Is the 17mm eye relief on the SVBONY 6mm eyepiece comfortable for eyeglass wearers?

    Usually, yes. 17mm of eye relief is generous for a 6mm eyepiece, and the foldable rubber eyecup is made for use with or without glasses. Whether you see the very edge of the field with glasses on depends on your frames.

    Can I use standard 1.25" filters with the SVBONY 6mm 68° eyepiece?

    Yes, the anodized aluminum barrel of the eyepiece is threaded to accept standard 1.25" astronomy filters, such as planetary color filters or neutral density moon filters.

    What is the purpose of the anodized matte finish on the SVBONY 6mm eyepiece?

    The two-step anodized matte finish on the aluminum housing resists reflections and glare, so the eyepiece body does not throw stray light toward your eye near bright light sources.

  • Brand SVBONY
    Model F9152A
    SKU SV-F9152A
    Optical Design 5 elements in 3 groups
    Focal Length 6mm
    Apparent Field of View 68°
    Barrel Size 1.25"
    Eye Relief 17mm
    Coatings Fully multi-coated (broadband green coating)
    Filter Threads Standard 1.25"
    Eyecup Foldable rubber eyecup
    Housing Aluminum, two-step anodized matte finish, blackened interior
    Weight 133g

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