Product Overview

The Pentax Eyepiece XW-23 is a top-tier choice for both amateur and professional astronomers seeking exceptional clarity and comfort. With an impressive 85° apparent field of view and a generous 20mm eye relief, this eyepiece ensures a wide and immersive viewing experience, perfect for observing nebulae and star clusters. Its advanced optical system, featuring 7 elements in 5 groups, delivers sharp, high-contrast images right to the edge of the field, making it ideal for deep sky exploration. The multi-layer coating enhances light transmission, providing bright and vivid images even in challenging conditions. Designed with weather-resistant construction, the XW-23 is ready for all-weather viewing, ensuring reliability and performance in various environments. Whether you're scanning the night sky or observing terrestrial wonders, this eyepiece offers unparalleled quality and versatility.

Key Features

• 85° apparent field of view for immersive nebulae and star cluster observations.
• New optical system with 7 elements in 5 groups ensures sharp star images to the edge.
• Multi-layer coating enhances light transmission efficiency for brighter images.
• Advanced light-shielding technology improves image contrast significantly.
• Weather-resistant construction allows for all-weather viewing (JIS class 4).
• 20mm eye relief provides comfortable viewing, ideal for eyeglass wearers.
• High-refraction, extra-low-dispersion lanthanum glass elements minimize aberrations.
• Designed to reduce the blackout effect, enhancing viewing comfort.
• Comprehensive lineup accommodates all applications from low to high magnification.
• Lightweight and easy to install, perfect for both terrestrial and astronomical use.