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Orion HighLight 1.25" 3x 5-Element Barlow Lens
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  • Premium, high-power Orion HighLight Barlow lens increases the magnification of any eyepiece by 3x for an easy power boost
  • Ideal to use with 1.25" telescope eyepieces for high-power lunar and planetary viewing, as well as solar system astrophotography
  • Five-element lens design renders optically flatter, sharper images than standard Barlows
  • Fully multi-coated optics for high light throughput; glare-threaded barrels for superior contrast
  • Non-marring compression ring secures inserted eyepieces in place without scracthes


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Item #  08745
Mfg Model #  08745

When you need to crank up your telescope's magnifying power, do it with a premium-quality Orion HighLight Barlow. You'll get power to burn, plus other optical benefits that make them a must-have accessory for your observing arsenal.

This 1.25in. 3x Orion HighLight 5-Element Barlow Lens provides 3x amplification — more than the 2x amplification factor of standard Barlows. It's ideal for lunar and planetary observation, and for planetary imaging in combination with a solar system camera or webcam. It's also great for extending the effective focal length of short-tube telescopes, to give them more magnifying power. This 1.25" 3x Orion Highlight 5-Element Barlow Lens triples the power of any eyepiece it is used with. Using a HighLight Barlow in combination with long focal-length telescope eyepieces to achieve high magnification offers the benefits of better edge sharpness and eye relief than you'd get using shorter focal-length telescope eyepieces without the Barlow.

Orion HighLight Barlows employ a sophisticated 5-element lens configuration engineered to render optically flatter, sharper images than standard Barlows can render. The lenses are fully multi-coated to ensure high light throughput, and their edges blackened for improved contrast. The machined aluminum, anodized barrels are also blackened inside and glare threaded to prevent internal reflections. A non-marring compression ring secures the eyepiece in place. Slotted barrels prevent accidental slip-outs, and dual rubber grip bands on the housing ensure easy handling. HighLight Barlows require no additional inward or outward focus travel.

For a serious power pop with uncompromising performance, get a premium Orion HighLight Barlow. Then get ready to say "Whoa!"

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Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

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  • Barrel size
    1.25"
  • Magnification factor
    3
  • Coatings
    Fully multi-coated
  • Number of elements
    5
  • Filter threads
    No
  • Clear aperture
    16mm
  • Compression ring
    Yes
  • Weight (oz.)
    5
  • Height
    3.9 in.
  • Warranty
    One year
Orion HighLight 3x 5-element Barlow Lens
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Orion HighLight 1.25" 3x 5-Element Barlow Lens
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5 The 1.25" 3x Orion HighLight 5-Element Barlow Lens is a good way to increase the power of all your eyepieces by 3x. It is ideal for high-power lunar and planetary observing as well as for solar system astrophotography with a webcam.
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1.25" highlite Barlow lens
PostedFebruary 2, 2010
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Michael
I love to look at the planets through my telescope and wow, does this the Highlite Barlow lens really bring out Mars, Saturn and Jupiter! Unfortunately I live in the city but I will have to take it up north sometime soon.
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A must have
PostedDecember 30, 2011
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I was hesitant to spend this much money on a Barlow. However, after I got it and looked at Jupiter I was more than pleased with it and very happy I bought it. Since then, I have shown several friends the planets with and without this lens and they all agree that it was a great buy and is a must have.
Favorite viewing location:??My light polluted back yard :(
Favorite object to observe:??Saturn, Orions Nebula, anything in the sky :)
Pros: easy to use, great for looking at planets
Yes, I recommend this product!
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3x Orion Highlight Barlow
PostedMarch 13, 2010
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Fantastic video of Mars and Saturn using the 3X barlow, Orion SS Color Imager III and XT12i. Eyepiece thumb screw was very tight, hard to turn. Orion immediately sent a replacement. Excellent service.
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3x the view
PostedAugust 11, 2009
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I wanted to get a closer view of the planets with my 6 in orion reflector scope, so, I researched barlow lenses. I made my decision to purchase the orion 3x fully multi-coated lens. I have had this scope and lens for about two weeks now and this barlow put the "WOW" factor into my viewing of the planets. I was able to clearly see 7 moons around jupiter and could see the lines around the planet. I recommend this lense.
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