{"product_id":"dcs-20mm-1-25-plossl-telescope-eyepiece","title":"DCS 20mm 1.25″ Plössl Telescope Eyepiece","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#102735;color:#ffffff;padding:24px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:22px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#80d4db;margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eDARK CLEAR SKIES · 20 mm · 1.25″\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eA practical addition to your eyepiece collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003eA 20 mm Plössl eyepiece from Dark Clear Skies, with a standard 1.25-inch barrel for a compatible telescope or diagonal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-20mm-125-plossl-eyepiece.jpg?v=1794047683\" alt=\"DCS 20mm Plössl eyepiece with black grip and silver 1.25-inch barrel\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:650px;height:auto;margin:20px auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDCS 20 mm 1.25″ Plössl Eyepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you another useful focal length for visual observing. Use it with a compatible telescope to explore the night sky at a magnification determined by your telescope’s focal length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a 20 mm eyepiece do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn eyepiece’s focal length does not specify a fixed magnification on its own. Divide your telescope’s focal length by \u003cstrong\u003e20 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e to calculate the magnification of this eyepiece in your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edf6fa;border-left:4px solid #087f8c;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eMagnification examples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600 mm telescope focal length: \u003cstrong\u003e30×\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 mm telescope focal length: \u003cstrong\u003e50×\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,200 mm telescope focal length: \u003cstrong\u003e60×\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eThese are calculated examples without a Barlow lens or focal reducer. The best observing power also depends on your telescope, target and atmospheric conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for a 1.25-inch eyepiece holder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.25-inch barrel fits a compatible telescope focuser or diagonal. Insert the eyepiece, secure it using the holder’s retaining mechanism, and refocus. A telescope with a different fitting requires a suitable adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003eDark Clear Skies \/ DCS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003ePlössl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003e20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003eBarrel fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #dde7ed\"\u003e1.25-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne DCS 20 mm 1.25-inch Plössl eyepiece. Telescope, diagonal and other accessories are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed help choosing an eyepiece?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell Dark Clear Skies which telescope you use and what you enjoy observing. We can help you work out the magnification and whether 20 mm fills a useful gap in your existing eyepiece collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Clear Skies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55729252434296,"sku":"DCS-PL20-125","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/dcs-20mm-125-plossl-eyepiece.jpg?v=1794047683","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/dcs-20mm-1-25-plossl-telescope-eyepiece","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}