Optical Accessories
Optical accessories are what turn one telescope into several. The same optical tube can be a wide-field imaging refractor, a high-power planetary instrument or a comfortable binocular-view visual scope depending on what you put behind it. David Astro carries a deep selection of eyepieces, diagonals, Barlows, reducers, flatteners, binoviewers and correctors in Canada, held in Canadian stock.
Our team uses this equipment on our own telescopes, so the advice you get is based on what actually works at a given focal ratio and under a given sky, not on a spec sheet. If you are deciding between two focal lengths or wondering whether a corrector will help your optic, ask us before you order.
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SVBONY SV152 20mm 70° SWA Illuminated Crosshair Eyepiece - 1.25"
20mm Focal Length 70° Super Wide Apparent Field of View Adjustable LED-Illuminated Single Crosshair 16mm Eye Relief 1.25" Barrel with M28.5*0.6 Fi...
View full detailsSVBONY SV154 15mm 70° SWA Telescope Eyepiece - 1.25"
15mm Focal Length 70° Super-Wide Apparent Field of View 1.25-inch Barrel Diameter 13mm Eye Relief 5-Element / 4-Group Optical Design Descriptio...
View full detailsSVBONY SV154 26mm 70° SWA Super Wide Angle Eyepiece - 2"
26mm Focal Length 70° Super Wide Apparent Field of View 20mm Eye Relief Fits 2-inch Telescope Focusers 5-Element / 3-Group Optical Design Accepts ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV155 7-Piece Telescope Filter Set - 1.25"
7-Piece Filter Set Includes Moon, CPL, and 5 Color Filters Standard 1.25-inch Barrel Size M28.5*0.6 Filter Threads 2mm Thick Optical Glass Desc...
View full detailsSVBONY SV164 Dark Filter for CCD and CMOS Cameras
2-inch Filter Size Standard M48x0.75 Threads Enables Automated Dark Frame Capture 1mm Filter Thickness Durable Anodized Aluminum Cell Descripti...
View full detailsSVBONY SV183 685nm IR Pass Filter
685nm Infrared (IR) Pass Filter Standard 1.25" Threaded Barrel Transmits >95% of light from 673nm to 1100nm Blocks Visible Light with OD2 Block...
View full detailsSVBONY SV188 90° Zenith Mirror Diagonal - 1.25"
Provides a comfortable 90-degree viewing angle Standard 1.25" barrel fits most refractor and SCT focusers Features a 90% reflectivity mirror for b...
View full detailsSVBONY SV188P 90° Dielectric Mirror Diagonal - 2"
99% Reflectivity Dielectric Coatings 90-Degree Viewing Angle 11mm Thick Mirror Substrate Durable Aluminum Alloy Body Brass Compression R...
View full detailsSVBONY SV189 Microscope Camera
Captures 1.3 million pixel static images at 1280x1024 resolution Records video at 16 frames per second at full resolution Features a 1/4" CMOS sen...
View full detailsSVBONY SV190 10mm UF Ultra Flat Field FMC Eyepiece - 1.25"
10mm Focal Length 60° Apparent Field of View Ultra-Flat Field Optical Design 16mm Eye Relief 1.25-inch Barrel with Filter Threads Description F...
View full detailsSVBONY SV190 18mm UF Ultra Flat Field Eyepiece - 1.25"
18mm Focal Length 65° Ultra-Flat Apparent Field of View 1.25" Barrel Diameter 20mm Long Eye Relief 8-Element / 5-Group Optical Design Descripti...
View full detailsSVBONY SV191 7.2-21.6mm Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
7.2mm to 21.6mm Zoom Focal Length 42° to 65° Apparent Field of View 18mm to 20mm Long Eye Relief Standard 1.25" Barrel Diameter Lightweight 167g C...
View full detailsSVBONY SV193 0.8X Focal Reducer / Field Flattener - 2"
0.8x Focal Reduction Factor Specifically designed for the SVBONY SV503 102ED Telescope Corrects for field curvature for flat, sharp stars 3-Elemen...
View full detailsSVBONY SV199 ADC Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector - 1.25"
Corrects atmospheric dispersion for planetary viewing 2° to 2.5° prism deviation angle 24mm clear optical aperture Fits standard 1.25" focusers an...
View full detailsSVBONY SV209 1.0X Field Flattener for SV550 80F6
1.0x focal correction factor Designed for the Svbony SV550 80F6 telescope 45mm fully illuminated image circle M63x1 telescope-side connection Prov...
View full detailsSVBONY SV215 3-8mm Clickstop Zoom Eyepiece - 1.25"
Variable Focal Length Zoom Eyepiece Tactile Clickstop Mechanism at Set Magnifications Constant Apparent Field of View Across Zoom Range Multi-Coat...
View full detailsSVBONY SV216 2X 4-Element Barlow Lens - 1.25"
2x Magnification Factor 4-Element Optical Design 1.25 inch Barrel Size 3-Screw Coaxial Clamping System Fully Multicoated Lenses Description FAQ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV220 3nm H-Alpha & OIII Dual Narrowband Filter
3nm Dual-Bandpass: Isolates H-Alpha (656.3 nm) and OIII (500.7 nm) emission lines with extreme prejudice against light pollution. ≥85% Peak Tran...
View full detailsSVBONY SV221 45° Correct Image Prism Diagonal - 1.25"
Produces a fully erect, non-reversed image Comfortable 45° viewing angle for terrestrial observation Standard 1.25" barrel fits most refractor tel...
View full detailsSVBONY SV221 90° Brass Mirror Diagonal - 1.25"
90° Deflection Angle for Comfortable Viewing Aluminum-Coated Mirror with >92% Reflectivity Standard 1.25" Barrel and Eyepiece Clamp Accepts 1.2...
View full detailsSVBONY SV222 45° Correct Image Prism Diagonal FMC - 1.25"
Produces an erect, non-reversed image for terrestrial and astronomical viewing 45° deflection angle provides a comfortable viewing position Phase-...
View full detailsSVBONY SV222 90° Erect Image Prism Diagonal - 1.25"
Produces a 90° erect, non-reversed image Standard 1.25-inch barrel size BK7 prism with anti-reflection coatings 19mm clear aperture CNC machined a...
View full detailsSVBONY SV223 90° ClickLock Dielectric Mirror Diagonal - 1.25"
Reflects over 99% of incoming light with a lab-tested dielectric coating Features a 1.25" Clicklock mechanism for fast, secure eyepiece changes Pr...
View full detailsSVBONY SV223 90° ClickLock Dielectric Mirror Diagonal - 2"
Features a 2-inch barrel with a >99% reflectivity dielectric mirror Convenient Clicklock clamping mechanism for secure eyepiece attachment Defl...
View full detailsChoosing Optical Accessories That Match Your Telescope
Every accessory in this collection modifies the light cone before it reaches your eye or sensor. The right choice depends almost entirely on your telescope's focal ratio, focal length and back-focus budget.
- Eyepieces: Focal length sets magnification against your telescope's focal length; apparent field and eye relief determine how comfortable that magnification is to use.
- Diagonals: Dielectric mirrors typically exceed 99% reflectivity; prisms can outperform them at f/10 and slower on planetary targets but introduce chromatic effects in fast refractors.
- Barlow lenses and extenders: Multiply focal length for planetary work and push the focal plane outward, which is often the cheapest fix for a scope that will not reach focus with a diagonal.
- Field flatteners and reducers: Correct field curvature and coma across large sensors; each has a fixed back-focus that must be hit precisely.
- Binoviewers: Two-eye viewing that dramatically improves perceived detail on the Moon and planets, at the cost of significant added optical path.
- Finders and reflex sights: Acquisition optics — the accessory most often skipped and most often missed.
Why Choose David Astro for Optical Accessories
Optics are easy to buy badly. A well-reviewed eyepiece can still be the wrong eyepiece for your focal ratio, exit pupil or sky.
- Focal length guidance: We help you build a spaced eyepiece set rather than three focal lengths that overlap, and we calculate exit pupil against your aperture and typical seeing.
- Corrector matching: We confirm that a flattener or reducer is designed for your telescope's focal ratio before you buy, since a mismatched corrector degrades a field rather than fixing it.
- Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty and verified authenticity on everything we list.
- Canadian stock: In-stock optics ship from Canada, with no surprise duties or brokerage fees for Canadian customers.
- Service and support after the sale: In-house diagnostics if something is not performing as expected.
Optical Accessories in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- Will a premium eyepiece improve a modest telescope?
- Usually yes at the edges of the field, especially in fast telescopes below f/6 where simpler designs struggle. On the axis at f/10, the difference between a good eyepiece and a premium one is much smaller.
- How do I know if I need a flattener or a reducer?
- A flattener corrects curvature at the same focal length. A reducer also shortens focal length, widening the field and speeding the system. If your stars are elongated only in the corners, you need a flattener; if you also want more field, a reducer.
- Do binoviewers work in every telescope?
- They add roughly 100 mm or more of optical path, so most refractors need a corrector or a Barlow-style element to reach focus. Schmidt-Cassegrains generally accommodate them without modification.
- Is everything shipped domestically?
- Yes. Anything shown as in stock is held in Canada and ships without customs delays for Canadian orders.
Match the accessory to the optic
Tell us your telescope and what you want to see, and we will recommend the right combination. Ships from Canada.