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Agena 1.25" Wide Angle (WA) Eyepiece - 17mm

4.3 (6 Reviews) Read Reviews Write Review
Brand Agena AstroProducts
Part Number E-AG-WA17
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Manufacturer Description

Here's a very good starter eyepiece that won't break the bank! With a 1.25" barrel and 17 mm focal length, this compact and lightweight eyepiece gives bright, crisp, and wide-angle views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky sights with any telescope. High-index glass with broadband multi-coatings enable a wide 65 degree apparent field of view with excellent color correction and minimal image distortion. Blackened lens edges and anti-reflection threads ensure maximum image contrast. Viewing position can be adjusted with fold-down rubber eyecups. Made from black anodized aluminum, and the base of the barrel is threaded for standard 1.25" filters. To minimize the need for refocusing, this eyepiece is parfocal with other eyepieces in the same series.

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4.3 (Based on 6 Reviews) 83% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by William S.
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      Apr 10, 2018

      5.0 Excellent Eyepiece in my long refractors

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      I am using a 60mm f/800mm refractor in an attempt to see all the Messier objects from my suburban back yard. This eyepiece gives me a 1.25 mm pupil size, which puts the light levels in a good range to identify planetary nebula and other dim objects. Definitely a good eyepiece in this application for the money.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by dude of California.
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      Oct 27, 2015

      4.0 Works great with slow refractor

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      Quality Lenses,Compact,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Lightweight

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      Great view of the moon with my f/8.5 refractor at 35x. Wide enough angle so the moon can drift but still stay in view for a while. Not so good in my f/4 reflector though.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Markus of Canada.
      1442361600
      Sep 15, 2015

      3.0 Not bad, but better for long focus scope

      Pros:

      Compact

      Cons:

      Poor Lens Quality

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      Bought this Sept 2015. Tried it in my 10" F/4.7 reflector. Lots of astigmatism, but was to be expected for the price point. It had a nice sharp-looking field stop, and it played well with filters. Eye relief was pretty good. If you want this for pinpoint stars across the field, make sure you have a long focus scope. If you want this for filter use, I recommend it. Not bad for the money!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Review by rd726 of Indana.
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      Dec 6, 2013

      4.0 Nice compact eyepiece

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      Easy to Use,Lightweight,Accurate,Compact

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      Have had nicer, but for the money this eyepiece is a VERY good deal!!

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Jamie of Tennessee.
      1335744000
      Apr 29, 2012

      5.0 Excellent Wide Field Eyepiece

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      Contrast,Quality Lenses,Clarity,Strong Construction

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      You can't find a better wide view eyepiece for the price. These have provided me with some of the best views yet in my 6" F/8 Newtonian as well as my 10" F/5 Dob. You can't go wrong with this series.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by Ken the Lucid of Ontario, Canada.
      1272672000
      Apr 30, 2010

      5.0 My main lens!

      Pros:

      Strong Construction,Accurate,Quality Lenses

      Cons:

      None

      Comments:

      I have a 660mm focal length scope, and this lens sets up perfectly for me - 39X and about 1.7 degrees field of view. Not finicky about eye placement, and has decent contrast. Very good for the money.

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      Specifications

      Apparent Field of View 65°
      Barrel Size 1.25" (31.7mm)
      Bolt Case Included Yes - Free Agena Eyepiece Container
      Bolt Case Size Agena 42x60mm
      Coatings Fully Broadband Multi-Coated
      End Caps 2
      Eye Relief by Design 16mm
      Filter Threads Standard 1.25" Filter Thread (M28.5 x 0.6)
      Focal Length 17mm
      Lens Elements 4
      Lens Groups 3
      Rubber Eye Guard Yes
      Blackened Lens Edges Yes
      Manufacturer Agena AstroProducts
      Eyepiece Focal Length 15.1mm - 20mm
      Eyepiece Field of View 61 - 70 degrees
      Eyepiece Series Agena WA
      Barrel Type With safety undercut
      Eyepiece Weight 3oz (85.05g)