The Baader Q-Turret eyepiece turret set
This set of eyepiece turret, four 1.25-inch eyepieces, Barlow lens and storage box combines four high-quality fixed focal length eyepieces with the convenience of zoom eyepieces. At the same time, it is also an excellent alternative to the inexpensive eyepiece cases that are offered with many telescopes. With this eyepiece set, you can choose between four magnifications at the turn of a knob. When not in use, the eyepieces and turrets can be removed from the telescope in one piece and stored in the padded metal box. This keeps your observation area tidy and you do not need any additional storage space.
The four eyepieces are graduated to provide useful magnifications on most telescopes; the accompanying Barlow fills in the gaps without providing double magnification. The 32mm Plössl eyepiece shows the largest possible field of view that can be achieved with 1.25" eyepieces, and the three orthoscopic eyepieces provide high-contrast images even at high magnifications.
The alternative to standard eyepiece cases
Eyepiece cases are recommended for many entry-level telescopes, containing various inexpensive eyepieces, a Barlow lens and a set of color filters. These sets may be sufficient for a first look at the stars, but will soon be replaced if you stick with the hobby. Cheap eyepieces only have a simple coating, so sharpness and contrast suffer. A Barlow lens must also meet high optical standards, as it is intended to achieve the highest possible magnification. With simple Barlow lenses, the image will only be flat and muddy. They often provide magnifications that are already achieved with other eyepieces in the set. The color filters included with many eyepiece sets are also usually of poor quality. Without high-quality coating and optical quality, the image suffers and no additional details are visible on the planets.
Don't forget that the eyepiece is half the optics: without good eyepieces, the best telescope is useless.
The philosophy behind the Q-Turret eyepiece set
The set was put together as a sensible alternative to cheap eyepiece sets. Instead of quantity in the form of pointless accessories, it focuses on quality in the form of selected, high-quality parts. All parts are also available separately. The eyepieces are manufactured to German quality standards and with German quality control. They enhance entry-level telescopes and are also suitable for expensive telescopes.
The components of the Q-Turret set
Orthoscopic eyepieces are ideal for planetary observation, which most beginners start with, due to their high image sharpness. With a 50° field of view, deep-sky observation is also fun, which also benefits from the high-contrast image. The cone-shaped body provides a comfortable view and the eyepieces are also suitable for spectacle wearers. The eyepieces have a conical body for comfortable viewing and a removable, fold-down eyecup.
The eyepieces use the same type of glass and the same optical design as the former Zeiss Jena orthoscopic eyepieces.
The 32mm Plössl ey epiece is the perfect overview eyepiece for telescopes with a 1.25" focuser; eyepieces with a longer focal length do not offer a larger field of view. The 32mm eyepiece also comes with a spacer sleeve to extend the eye relief.
This means that the focal lengths 32mm, 18mm, 10mm and 6mm are available.
All eyepieces have a HT-MC coating (High Transmission Multi-Coating) and blackened lens edges for very high-contrast images without reflections.
The high-quality 2.25x Barlow made of special glass has the rare extension factor of 2.25x. This means that no focal lengths are duplicated with the eyepieces in the set, and if planetary photography with a web or video camera is planned later, you can achieve a higher magnification than with normal 2x Barlow lenses and make better use of the camera's resolution. The Barlow can either be screwed into the eyepiece turret or combined with all 1.25" eyepieces using the special adapter. This results in the following focal lengths on the eyepiece turret: 2.7mm, 4.5mm, 8mm and 14mm.
Alternatively, it can also be screwed directly into an eyepiece and then increases the telescope focal length by a factor of 1.3.
The set consists of an eyepiece turret, eyepieces, Barlow and metal box
The eyepiece turret allows you to quickly switch between the different eyepieces or an optional camera for planetary photography. It fits most refractors and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes as well as many Newtonian reflector telescopes. Thanks to the lightweight but robust plastic housing, even simple focusers are not overloaded. The screw threads are made of metal.
You can store the eyepiece turret in the practical metal box without having to remove the eyepieces. This means that the set is immediately ready for use and can be stored in the padded box to save space. No space is wasted by a bulky but half-empty case.
Color filters, on the other hand, have been deliberately omitted - high-quality filters cannot be produced cheaply, and they only help to bring out faint details a little more clearly. They cannot perform miracles and are more suitable for ambitious planetary observers than for beginners or the occasional view of planets. Here it is better to only buy the filters you really need - and then not to skimp on quality
Q-Turret eyepiece set with eyepiece turret at a glance
- Baader Classic Plössl eyepiece with 32 mm focal length, with eyecup
- Baader Classic orthoscopic eyepieces with 18, 10 and 6 mm focal length, with eyecups
- Q-Barlow lens with extension factor 2.25x
- Q-Turret eyepiece turret
- Metal storage box with motif print
- The following focal lengths are available in conjunction with the Q-Barlow lens:
2.7mm/4.5mm/6mm/8mm/10mm/14mm/18mm/32mm
