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Orion Telescopes
5.5mm Meade Series 5000 Ultra Wide-Angle 1.25" Eyepiece
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  • 5.5mm Focal Length
  • 82-deg field of view
  • 7-element, fully multi-coated optical design
  • Precision machined 1.25"" barrel


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Item #  55831
Mfg Model #  07740

Meade Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle 5.5mm Eyepiece (1.25"") #07740. Meade Series 5000 Ultra Wide Angle eyepieces offer revolutionary new advances in resolution, image correction and eye relief, with an astonishing 82° field of view and waterproof construction. Ranking among the very best eyepieces available at any price, these eyepieces routinely outperform those costing even several times as much.

Only the highest quality materials were selected to create this amazing eyepiece value, offering an unparalleled vista on the Universe. All series 5000 UWA eyepieces feature a 7-element, fully multi-coated optical design with premium-grade and exotic optical glasses for the best possible performance and image brightness, blackened lens edges and internal surfaces for enhanced contrast, and a parafocal design for little or no focus change when switching between eyepieces of the series.

With a precision machined 1.25"" barrel, comfortably long 13.2mm eye relief, and adjustable twist-up rubber eyeguard for comfort and blocking stray light. The ultimate observing experience. Looking through a Meade Series 5000 UWA eyepiece is the next best thing to actually being there. Eyepiece weight approximately 9 ounces.

Note: Similar 4.7mm eyepieces shown in photo.

Product is covered by full one year Meade factory limited warranty.

Warranty

This product is serviced and supported by its manufacturer according to the terms and conditions included in the packaged product. Orion's limited warranty does not apply. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

  • Design
    Ultrawide
  • Eyepiece focal length
    5.5mm
  • Barrel size
    1.25"
  • Apparent field of view
    82.0°
  • Eye relief
    13.2mm
  • Coatings
    Fully multi-coated
  • Number of elements
    7
  • Filter threads
    Yes
  • Parfocal
    Yes
  • Barrel security recess
    Yes
  • Blackened lens edges
    Yes
  • Rubber eyeguards
    Yes
  • Body material
    Aluminum
  • Case
    No
  • Weight (oz.)
    9
  • Dimensions
    6.0 in. x 4.0 in.
  • Additional included accessories
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    One year

When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available.

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states. Delivery is not available to APO/DPO/FPO addresses, US territories/protectorates or Canada. 3 Day, 2nd Day and Next Day delivery is not available.

Returns

The Return Policy & Procedure for this product is different than Orion's standard return policy. Click here to learn more.

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