{"product_id":"baader-planetarium-1-25-inch-eyepiece-bayonet-for-harpia-spotting-scope-zeiss","title":"Baader Planetarium 1.25\" Eyepiece Bayonet for Harpia Spotting Scope (Zeiss)","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapts Zeiss Harpia spotting scopes for 1.25\" eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables use of high-quality astronomical eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBayonet mount stays on the eyepiece for quick changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for astronomy, photography, and terrestrial viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Baader Morpheus and Hyperion eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1.25\" Eyepiece Bayonet for Harpia Spotting Scope (Zeiss)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baader 1.25” Eyepiece Bayonet adapts the high-end Zeiss Harpia spotting scopes for use with the universal standard of astronomical eyepieces. This precision-machined adapter unlocks the full optical potential of the Harpia system, allowing you to pair it with high-magnification 1.25\" eyepieces like the Baader Morpheus and Hyperion series for both astronomical and terrestrial observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnlock Astronomical Eyepieces on Your 1.25\" Zeiss Harpia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak free from the limitations of a single proprietary eyepiece. This bayonet opens your Zeiss Harpia to the vast ecosystem of 1.25\" astronomical eyepieces, allowing you to tailor magnification and field of view to your specific target. Now you can use high-power planetary eyepieces or wide-field designs to take full advantage of the Harpia's exceptional optics for celestial viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Quick-Change Bayonet for Seamless Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for efficiency in the field, the Baader bayonet remains attached to your 1.25\" eyepiece. This allows you to swap between multiple eyepieces instantly, just as you would with the original Zeiss eyepiece, without fumbling with threads in the dark. The precision manufacturing ensures a secure, perfectly aligned fit every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your Observing from Deep Sky to Birding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter's utility extends beyond the night sky. For terrestrial observers and birders, it enables the use of specialized 1.25\" eyepieces that may offer different eye relief or apparent fields of view than the stock option. It also opens the door to using 1.25\" filters and other accessories, enhancing the Harpia's capabilities for any application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the primary purpose of the Baader 1.25\" Eyepiece Bayonet for the Zeiss Harpia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts primary purpose is to allow owners of Zeiss Harpia spotting scopes to use standard \u003cstrong\u003e1.25\" astronomical eyepieces\u003c\/strong\u003e. This replaces the proprietary Zeiss bayonet, opening the scope up to a much wider variety of eyepiece designs for both astronomical and terrestrial observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich Zeiss Harpia models is this bayonet compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eZeiss Harpia 85mm and 95mm spotting scopes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the optical quality of these instruments fully usable for astronomical purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use any 1.25\" eyepiece with the Baader Harpia Bayonet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use most common 1.25\" eyepieces, but there is one important limitation: the eyepiece must be able to reach focus in the Harpia. Some eyepieces with unusual focal plane positions may not have enough focuser travel. Baader confirms full compatibility with their \u003cstrong\u003eHyperion and Morpheus eyepiece lines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does this Baader bayonet improve astronomical observing with a Zeiss Harpia scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy allowing you to use astronomical eyepieces, you can achieve much higher magnifications than the stock eyepiece allows. This is critical for resolving details on planets like \u003cstrong\u003eJupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSaturn\u003c\/strong\u003e or splitting tight double stars. You can also use wide-field eyepieces to better frame large objects like the \u003cstrong\u003eOrion Nebula (M42)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Baader Harpia bayonet useful for terrestrial viewing like birdwatching?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It allows you to select a 1.25\" eyepiece that might have longer eye relief (more comfortable for eyeglass wearers) or a different apparent field of view that you prefer for activities like birding. It also allows the use of 1.25\" filters, such as a polarizing filter to reduce glare when observing over water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow is the Baader bayonet installed on an eyepiece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet is designed to be attached directly to an individual 1.25\" eyepiece and left there. This makes changing eyepieces in the field as fast as using the original Zeiss system—you simply twist and remove the eyepiece with the adapter attached, then insert the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapter Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBayonet for Zeiss Harpia Spotting Scopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyepiece Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen key 1.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ¼” eyepiece holder with anti-rotation clamping and Harpia bayonet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInner Connection (eyepiece\/-camera-sided)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eø 1¼\" (31.75 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e1.25\" Eyepiece Bayonet for Harpia Spotting Scope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/baader-planetarium-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaader Planetarium Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baader Planetarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913152000285,"sku":"BAA-2454511","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/BaaderPlanetarium-1-Eyepiece-Bayonet-for-Harpia-Spotting-Scope-Zeiss-1_07062654-e16a-4e45-984e-1ab47044d3c0.jpg?v=1789086813","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-us\/products\/baader-planetarium-1-25-inch-eyepiece-bayonet-for-harpia-spotting-scope-zeiss","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}