{"product_id":"svbony-5x-barlow-lens-125in","title":"SVBONY 5X Barlow Lens - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5X Magnification Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" (31.7mm) Barrel Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Coated Optical Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable Metal Housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.0oz (85g)\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\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\u003eSvbony Barlow Lens 1.25 inch 5X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Svbony 5X Barlow Lens quintuples the magnification of any 1.25-inch eyepiece, providing the power needed for high-resolution planetary and lunar observation. Constructed from metal and optical glass, its lightweight 3.0oz (85g) body adds minimal weight to your focuser, preserving your telescope's balance while delivering extreme magnification.\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\u003e5X Magnification: Pushing Your Telescope to its Planetary Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5X magnification factor is a specialized tool designed to extract the maximum possible detail on bright targets. This level of power allows you to resolve fine craterlet chains on the Moon, separate tight double stars, and discern subtle cloud bands on Jupiter or the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings, even with shorter focal length telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving sharp views at 5X requires stable atmospheric seeing. On nights of excellent seeing, this Barlow transforms your view, but on nights of average seeing, a lower-power Barlow will yield a more stable image. It is an essential accessory for dedicated planetary imagers and observers who want to be ready when conditions permit.\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\u003eOptical Quality: Multi-Coated Glass in a 3.0oz Metal Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Svbony 5X Barlow uses multi-coated optical glass elements to maximize light transmission and reduce internal reflections. This ensures that the high-magnification views are as bright and high-contrast as possible, preventing a \"washed-out\" image that can occur with inferior optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The housing is machined from metal, providing a durable and secure fit in your focuser and for your eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e At just 3.0oz (85g), it won't cause significant balance issues on most telescope mounts, a critical factor when imaging at high focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.25\" barrel is compatible with the vast majority of astronomical eyepieces and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSvbony 5X vs. 2X\/3X Barlows: When to Use Maximum Magnification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 2X and 3X Barlows are general-purpose accessories, the 5X Barlow is a specialist's tool. It excels in specific scenarios where lower-power Barlows may not provide enough image scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 5X Barlow when your goal is to achieve the largest possible image scale for planetary imaging, especially with cameras that have larger pixels. Visually, it's the right choice for observers with short focal length refractors or those attempting to split the most challenging double stars. For general deep-sky or wide-field lunar viewing, a 2X Barlow remains the more versatile option.\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 main purpose of the Svbony 5X Barlow Lens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of the Svbony 5X Barlow is to dramatically increase magnification for observing and imaging bright, small targets. It is ideal for detailed views of planets like Jupiter and Saturn, lunar craters, and for splitting tight double stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Svbony 5X Barlow work with my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if your telescope uses a 1.25\" focuser and accepts 1.25\" eyepieces, the Svbony 5X Barlow is compatible. Its standard \u003cstrong\u003e1.25\" (31.7mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e barrel fits all standard focusers and diagonals of that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs a 5X magnification too much power for my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5X magnification can exceed the useful magnification limit of a telescope, especially on nights with poor atmospheric \"seeing.\" A general rule is to not exceed 50x-60x per inch of aperture. This Barlow is most effective on nights of very steady air or for planetary imaging, where large image scale is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Svbony 5X Barlow affect image brightness?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny increase in magnification spreads the same amount of light over a larger area, resulting in a dimmer image. A 5X increase will make the image significantly dimmer than with no Barlow. This is why it's best suited for bright objects like the Moon and planets, not faint deep-sky objects like nebulae or galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Svbony 5X Barlow to see the Cassini Division on Saturn with my 80mm refractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, under very steady atmospheric conditions, an 80mm refractor can reveal the Cassini Division. Using the Svbony 5X Barlow will provide the necessary magnification to make the gap more apparent, but the final image quality will be entirely dependent on the stability of the atmosphere (seeing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Svbony 5X Barlow a good choice for imaging Jupiter with a planetary camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. For planetary imaging, achieving a large image scale on the camera sensor is critical. The Svbony 5X Barlow is an excellent tool for this, allowing you to capture fine details in Jupiter's cloud bands. It helps you achieve the optimal focal ratio (typically f\/15-f\/25) for high-resolution imaging with modern CMOS cameras.\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\u003eItem Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" 5x Barlow Lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\" (31.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal + Optical glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0oz (85g)\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/svbony-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSvbony 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SVBONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861233168669,"sku":"SV-F9102A","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/SVBONY-Barlow-Lens-1-25-inch-5X-1_8dabccc8-733b-498a-989f-fcf6ba205d87.jpg?v=1788659965","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/svbony-5x-barlow-lens-125in","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}