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Celestron 1.25" 45-deg Erect Image Diagonal # 94112-A

3.2 (6 Reviews) Read Reviews Write Review
Brand Celestron
Part Number 94112-A
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Manufacturer Description

Celestron's 1-1/4" Erect Image Diagonals are an Amici prism design. This design allows you to look into the telescope at a 45° angle, at images that are oriented properly, meaning the image is upright and correct from left to right.

Product carries full 2 year Celestron factory limited warranty (within US/Canada only).

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3.2 (Based on 6 Reviews) 50% of reviewers recommended this product.
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      Review by Larry
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      Apr 12, 2019

      2.0 small internal prism causes vignetting, reduces FOV

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      This 45* correct image diagonal prism actually has a clean, sharp image. The problem is that becuase of the small prism (20mm trying to feed 32mm eyepieces), the outer 10% of the FOV is vignetted... that is darker than the other 90%.

      For that reason I decided to try the Williams Optics 45* diagonal. The vignetting disappeared, but the big surprise was that FOV increased about 10%. So, in comparison to the Williams, in the Celestron from 80%-90% is darker and vignetted, and from 90%-100% is completely cut out.

      However, for the money, this does produce a very nice image. If you don't care about losing the last 10%, and having from 10%-20% a little darker, it does the job.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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      Review by David N.
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      Feb 15, 2019

      4.0 Works as described for the right application

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      This does exactly as described. I did find, however, that it was les than ideal for astronomical use. I wanted a right view for public night and it worked just fine. Perhaps out of long habit, I felt the conventional 90 degree was more comfortable. For daytime use though, can't beat it.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by NEIL M.
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      Feb 18, 2018

      5.0 The product will make my

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      The product will make my scope usable for sporting and daytime viewing.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
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      Review by dslyr1 of Washington, IL.
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      Apr 29, 2012

      5.0 Fast shipping

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      Just the thing for making the image in your telescope right side up.

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    5. nam2525

      nam2525 New Member

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      Jun 30, 2007

      1.0 Low quality...only for daytime use.

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      Free with scope

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      Poor quality housing, bad coatings on occasion

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      This is a very low quality prism that is really suited for daytime use only. Some of these cheap 45-degree prisms even say that in the instructions...only good for daytime use.

      They do okay in daylight, but you can get better quality prisms, although you would have to pay for it. These cheap prisms usually come with a scope, so at least it is free. The fit and finish of the housing is also not that good, but again...it's usually free with a scope. Some of these also have poor coatings, but since they are mainly for daylight use, this is not much of a problem. I would not purchase one brand new...get a used one if you want to do daytime viewing.

      Remember...don't buy one of these new! It's a waste of money.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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    6. wrose

      wrose New Member

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      May 30, 2007

      2.0 Celestron 45° image erecting diagonal for 1.25”

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      Nicely made, Typical Celestron finish

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      Vignettes, seems to add CA in a small Achro, comparitively poor image quality

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      I received a Celestron 45° Erect Image Diagonal as part of a trade deal a few weeks ago. After using it a few time I understand why the other guy so readily threw it in as part of the trade. IMHO this diagonal is of about the same quality as the $50.00 Big Box Store telescope eyepieces. I don't think I've ever seen a diagonal that appears to mildly increase fringe in an 80mm Achromat before. With a wide angle eyepiece like a Nagler it slightly darkens the corners indicating it's not quite large enough to prevent vignetting. If you’re looking for something to occasionally use during the day to look at things through a small scope, this diagonal does have the advantage of being an erecting diagonal. It is basically well made. If it cost $20 or $25 I wouldn't be all that upset but at $40+ I certainly would not be enthralled with it's performance.

      Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? No
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