- 【Field of view of 85°】The widest viewing angle in the XW series, suitable for observing nebulae and star clusters
- 【New optical system 】7 elements in 5 groups that surpasses the conventional XW series to obtain sharp star images all the way to the edge of the field of view
- 【Original multi-layer coating】Delivers outstanding light transmission efficiency
- 【Advanced light-shielding technology】 Useful for improved image contrast
- 【Weather-resistant* construction】The XW series features a weather-resistant structure of JIS class 4*, for reliable all-weather viewing. *It cannot be used underwater.
The smc PENTAX XW23 eyepiece delivers an apparent field of view of 85° -- the widest viewing angle in the XW series, suitable for observing nebulae and star clusters. It features a new optical system with 7 elements in 5 groups, delivering sharp star images all the way to the edge of the field of view. It incorporates multi-layer coating for outstanding light transmission efficiency, advanced light-shielding technology for improved image contrast and weather-resistant construction. (Note: while the eyepiece features a weather-resistant structure of JIS class 4, it cannot be used underwater.)
