Eyepiece Comparison Chart

The 40mm low power 2" E-Lux is a 3-element fully multicoated optical design (every air to glass surface is coated with several layers of high quality anti-reflective coatings).

The 2" E-Lux provides a wider field of view and longer eye relief than standard Plössls.

The 40mm low power Omni eyepiece is a 4 -element premium symmetrical Plossl optical design. Features include blackened lens edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast, multi-layer coating group on each lens surface to maximize light transmission and contrast, and each Omni goes through a two-step anodizing process to prevent reflection from the top eyepiece barrel, unlike most other manufactures who use reflective surfaces.

The 4mm high power Omni eyepiece is a 4 -element premium symmetrical Plossl optical design. Features include blackened lens edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast, multi-layer coating group on each lens surface to maximize light transmission and contrast, and each Omni goes through a two-step anodizing process to prevent reflection from the top eyepiece barrel, unlike most other manufactures who use reflective surfaces.

• 70 degree Field - Wide FOV for high and low magnifications
• Extendable twist-up eyecups - Good for eyeglass wearers
• Parfocal eyepiece - Little or no focusing is needed when changing from low to high power.
• Threaded barrels - Accept 1.25" Celestron thread-in filters.
• Shock resistant rubber covering - Scratch and dent resistant
• No slip grip - Designed for secure handling even in moist conditions
• Roll guard - Ergonomic contours prevent eyepiece from rolling off flat surfaces
• 28 mm clear aperture surface lens - For comfortable viewing

The newly enhanced X-Cel LX eyepiece series is what you've been waiting for in a high quality eyepiece for planetary viewing.  With a brand new sleek, robust design and a twist-up eye guard, these eyepieces are especially designed for comfort and ease of use.  They also have a wide 60° field of view and 6-element fully multi-coated optics for magnificent wide field performance.  X-Cel LX eyepieces are parfocal and require little to no focusing when changing from low to high power.

The 5mm high power X-Cel eyepiece is a 6-element fully multi-coated optical design, the X-Cel utilizes extra low dispersion (ED) glass on its most highly curved surfaces, to minimize chromatic aberration that can hinder sharp planetary views. With a wide 55° apparent field of view, and a large 25mm clear aperture the X-Cel is one of the most comfortable eyepieces to use.

The 6mm high power 1 1/4" E-Lux eyepiece is a 4-element Plössl with features that maximize it's performance at a very economical price.

Features of this series include fully coated lenses (every air to glass surface is coated with anti-reflective coatings), eyepiece cups to reduce stray light, and each model is threaded for use with eyepiece filters.

The 6mm high power Omni eyepiece is a 4 -element premium symmetrical Plossl optical design. Features include blackened lens edges to minimize internal reflection and maximize contrast, multi-layer coating group on each lens surface to maximize light transmission and contrast, and each Omni goes through a two-step anodizing process to prevent reflection from the top eyepiece barrel, unlike most other manufactures who use reflective surfaces.

Threaded barrels accept 1-1/4" Celestron thread-in filters.

• 82 degree Field - Wide FOV for high and low magnifications.
• Retractible eyecups - Ultra-low profile for eyeglass wearers
• Parfocal eyepiece - Little or no focusing is needed when changing from low to high power.
• Threaded barrels - Accept 1-1/4" Celestron thread-in filters.
• Polished and hard anodized aluminum barrel - Scratch resistant and high end appearance.
• Rubber gripping ring - For secure handling and smooth control of eyecup.

• Wide field of view enhances views of the night sky through a single lens
• 6-element fully multi-coated optics create sharper images
• Extendable twist-up eyepieces are easier and more comfortable, especially for eyeglass wearers
• No slip, rubber grip ring for secure handling, even in moist conditions
• Parfocal eyepiece require little to no focusing when changing from low to high power

• Focal lengths: 8mm to 24mm zoom
• Field of view: 43° - 66°
• Eye relief: 15 - 20mm
• Fully multi-coated
• Works in 2” and 1.25” eyepiece holders

• Focal length of 8mm to 24mm
• Field of view: 40 - 60 degrees
• Eye relief: 15 - 18mm
• Fully Multicoated

• 70 degree Field - Wide FOV for high and low magnifications
• Extendable twist-up eyecups - Good for eyeglass wearers
• Parfocal eyepiece - Little or no focusing is needed when changing from low to high power.
• Threaded barrels - Accept 1.25" Celestron thread-in filters.
• Shock resistant rubber covering - Scratch and dent resistant
• No slip grip - Designed for secure handling even in moist conditions
• Roll guard - Ergonomic contours prevent eyepiece from rolling off flat surfaces
• 28 mm clear aperture surface lens - For comfortable viewing

The 8mm high power X-Cel eyepiece is a 6-element fully multi-coated optical design, the X-Cel utilizes extra low dispersion (ED) glass on its most highly curved surfaces, to minimize chromatic aberration that can hinder sharp planetary views. With a wide 55° apparent field of view, and a large 25mm clear aperture the X-Cel is one of the most comfortable eyepieces to use.

• Wide field of view enhances views of the night sky through a single lens
• 6-element fully multi-coated optics create sharper images
• Extendable twist-up eyepieces are easier and more comfortable, especially for eyeglass wearers
• No slip, rubber grip ring for secure handling, even in moist conditions
• Parfocal eyepiece require little to no focusing when changing from low to high power

 Celestron offers these premium eyepieces at affordable prices, yet they're among the best designed and corrected eyepieces available. They're multicoated (not just fully coated) for enhanced contrast and all are threaded to accept Celestron colored eyepiece filters.