SVBONY 25mm Plössl Metal FMC Eyepiece - 1.25"
- 25mm Focal Length
- 40° Apparent Field of View
- 1.25" Diameter Barrel
- Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics
- 4-Element Plossl Design
- Standard M28.5*0.6 Filter Threads
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Lancer l'assistant visuelThe SVBONY Plossl Metal FMC Eyepiece delivers a classic moderate-power view with its 25mm focal length and 4-element optical design. Its 40-degree apparent field of view fits comfortably in any standard 1.25" focuser, providing sharp, high-contrast images of the moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects.
With a 25mm focal length, this eyepiece provides low-to-moderate magnification that is ideal for locating objects and observing larger star clusters and nebulae. The 40-degree apparent field of view is a hallmark of the Plossl design, offering a sharp, well-corrected image across the entire field, a noticeable improvement over simpler 2- or 3-element eyepieces.
This combination makes the 25mm Plossl a workhorse for any telescope. It's an excellent choice for viewing the entire lunar disc, tracking Jupiter and its moons, or framing open clusters like the Pleiades (M45) within a rich, dark background.
This eyepiece's optical system consists of a 4-element design arranged in 2 groups, a configuration known for producing high-contrast views with minimal internal reflections. To further enhance this, all air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated (FMC), increasing light transmission for brighter images. The lens edges are also blackened to absorb stray light that can reduce contrast and wash out faint details.
Many beginner telescopes are supplied with basic Kellner or Huygens eyepieces. The SVBONY 25mm Plossl represents a significant and affordable upgrade over these stock accessories. The primary differences lie in the optical design and coatings.
The Plossl's 4-element design provides superior correction for optical aberrations compared to 3-element Kellners, resulting in sharper stars at the edge of the field. Furthermore, the Fully Multi-Coated optics transmit significantly more light, making every object appear brighter and more detailed. For a small investment, this eyepiece can dramatically improve the views from your existing telescope.
In a typical 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (SCT) with a 2032mm focal length, the SVBONY 25mm Plossl will provide 81x magnification. This is an excellent magnification for viewing globular clusters like the Hercules Cluster (M13), resolving planetary details on Jupiter and Saturn, and observing medium-sized galaxies.
In a short focal length refractor, like a 72mm f/6, this eyepiece will yield low power (around 17x). This provides a wide true field of view, perfect for framing large objects. You'll be able to see the bright core of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and its satellite galaxies M32 and M110 all in the same field.
While the 40-degree apparent field is narrower than more expensive wide-field eyepieces, it is a deliberate trade-off of the Plossl design. This focus allows for excellent sharpness, high contrast, and good control of optical aberrations with only 4 lens elements. It provides a clean, classic "porthole" view into space that many observers appreciate.
A prime (fixed focal length) eyepiece like this 25mm Plossl generally offers better optical quality for the price than a zoom eyepiece. With fewer moving parts and a simpler optical path, it typically delivers sharper, higher-contrast images. While a zoom offers convenience, a good quality Plossl often provides a superior viewing experience at its specific magnification.
Yes. The eyepiece features standard M28.5*0.6 threads on the inside of the 1.25" barrel. This allows you to attach any standard 1.25" astronomical filter, such as a Moon filter for lunar observing or a light pollution filter for enhancing deep-sky objects.
It's an ideal first upgrade because it offers a noticeable improvement in brightness, contrast, and sharpness over the basic eyepieces included with most beginner telescopes, without a high cost. Its 25mm focal length is extremely versatile, making it useful for nearly any type of celestial object.
| Eyepiece Type | Plossl |
| Lens Design | 4 Elements in 2 Groups |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Barrel Size | 1.25" |
| Apparent Field of View | 40° |
| Lens Coating | Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) |
| Filter Threads | M28.5*0.6 (Standard 1.25") |
| Blackened Lens Edges | Yes |
| Rubber Eye Guard | Yes |
| Height | 72mm / 2.82in |
| Net Weight | 79g / 2.8oz |
SVBONY Plossl 25mm Eyepiece
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