Baader Morpheus 76° Eyepiece 17.5mm - 1.25"/2"

An 8-Lens, Flat-Field 76° Optical System

The Morpheus 17.5mm is engineered to deliver a sharp, geometrically correct image across its entire 76° field of view. The optical design consists of 8 lenses arranged in 5 groups, including one ED and two lanthanum elements. Morpheus eyepieces give a sharp image right to the edge of the field.

The angular magnification distortion is exceedingly low, so planets and lunar features keep their shapes as they cross the field, and the stated 76° is the true value calculated from field size and focal length.

Phantom Coating® Group for Maximum Throughput

The Phantom Group multi-coatings, pioneered in the Hyperion line, were further optimised for the Morpheus and index-matched to each of the different glasses, and the internal mechanics have been ray-traced and baffled against stray light and reflections.

Dual 1.25"/2" Barrels with a 21mm Backfocus Advantage

The Morpheus 17.5mm has a 24mm long 1.25" barrel and a 21mm long 2" barrel integrated into one eyepiece, so it fits 1.25" and 2" focusers and diagonals.

The back focus gain is 21mm when the 2" barrel is used, compared with the 1.25" barrel. Baader's Slip-Protect Safety-Kerfs on the 1.25" and 2" barrels are numerous shallow kerfs that give additional grip and security against inadvertent drops from smooth-sided barrels, without the problems sometimes caused by traditional wide undercuts.

23mm of Relief for Immersive Viewing

Eye relief of the 17.5mm is 23mm, the longest of the series. Eyeglass wearers can take in the full field with the Morpheus series.

Eye relief, the related large eye lens and ease of viewing are the factors behind the spacewalk feeling, and even at too large a viewing distance the object remains visible.

A 55mm Body for Close Interpupillary Distances

Baader designed the Morpheus series for binoviewing: a 55mm outer housing diameter throughout the series allows binoviewing from 55mm interpupillary distance, even for children, and the body has been made as small as possible for nose clearance.

The net weight is 0.45 kg; the technical data gives 415g for the eyepiece and 77.5mm for the body above the reference plane. The winged eyecup has a foldable side shield, which provides comfort and exclusion of stray light for binoviewing with eyeglasses.

The M43 Thread and Modular Imaging System

Hidden beneath the eyecup is the M43 photo-video thread. The distortion of the Morpheus is even lower than in the Hyperion eyepieces, and the flat field design suits photographic projection.

• Classical Eyepiece Projection: Using the optional M43/T-2 adapter (#2958080), virtually any DSLR or system camera can be used through T-2 camera rings, at the correct projection distance in front of the camera.
• Afocal Projection: With the optional M43/SP54 adapter (#2954251), you can connect cameras with fixed lenses via a system of Hyperion DT-rings.
• Included M43 Extension: Baader includes the M43 extension (#2954250, 7.5mm) with Morpheus eyepieces, to set the eyecup position, adapt cameras with an M43 thread, and serve as a clamping surface for smartphone holders.

Safety-Kerfs, Luminescent Engraving, and Build

The housing is hard aluminium alloy with industrial-quality UV-stabilised anodizing.

• Photo-Luminescent Engraving: Baader's luminescent lettering glows in a soft green after the eyepiece has been in the light or briefly lit with a flashlight; the main letters shine for up to three minutes, so the focal length can be recognised in the dark.
• Waffle-Pattern Grip: A wide waffle-patterned rubber grip ring provides handling security.

Eyecups, Holster, and More

Our box list names the eyepiece, the standard folding rubber eyecup, the winged eyecup and the holster. Baader's scope of supply for the series also lists a storage box, three dust caps, the M43 extension and a focal length indicator clip.

• Two Eyecups Included: You receive both a standard, soft folding rubber eyecup for general use and a special winged eyecup. Both fit the M43 thread; the folding cup has an integral M43-threaded metal ring.
• Cordura Eyepiece Holster: The holster protects the eyepiece and can be used as a belt pouch or attached to a tripod.
• Focal Length Indicator Clip: Baader's stainless steel clip can be attached to the holster. By bending one of its small "fingers" up, you create a tactile indicator, allowing you to identify the eyepiece by feel in total darkness.