GSO 1.25" 2x "Shorty" Achromatic Barlow Lens # GS2BL
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Quick Overview
- GSO's 1.25" 2x achromatic Barlow increases the magnification of each eyepiece and effectively doubles or triples the number of eyepieces at your disposal
- Full unit increases magnification of eyepiece by 2x
- Barlow element can be separated from main tube and threaded directly into a 1.25" eyepiece for approximately 1.5x increase in magnification
- Low "shorty" profile maintains a comfortable viewing position
- Two-element, fully-multicoated lenses with excellent color correction, sharpness, and image brightness
Product Details
GSO's 1.25" 2x "Shorty" achromatic Barlow is an excellent accessory that allows you to effectively double the number of eyepieces in your collection. This barlow uses two-element, fully-multicoated lenses with excellent color correction and sharpness. The lens edges are blackened to maximize image contrast. The body is precision CNC-machined from aluminum and sports a handsome finish.
A really nice feature of this GSO barlow is that the barlow element is housed in a separate metal cell at the bottom that can be unscrewed from the upper tube (see photos). You can then screw the barlow cell directly into 1.25" eyepieces with a standard 1.25" filter thread to increase the magnification of that particular eyepiece while still maintaining a low profile. When screwed into an eyepiece, the barlow will yield approximately 1.5x of magnification. So, for example, a 30mm eyepiece can be used with the barlow element screwed on as a 20mm eyepiece, or with the complete barlow as a 15mm eyepiece. That's like having three eyepieces in one! You can also use the tube by itself without the barlow element as a 36mm (1.4") extension tube for 1.25" eyepieces and accessories.
Note that the use of any optical element like barlows and focal reducers changes the focus point of your telescope, requiring additional in-focus or out-focus travel. The exact amount of focus travel required will depend on the optics and mechanics of your specific set-up (telescope, diagonal (if used), barlow, and eyepiece). Hence, be aware that you may not be able to reach focus with all eyepieces or in all configurations with a given barlow.
Specifications:
- Barrel Size: 1.25 inch (31.7mm)
- Magnification Factor: 2x
- Type: Achromatic
- Coatings: Fully multicoated, Blackened lens edges
- Weight: 3.3oz
- Height (Total): 78mm
- End Caps: 2
- 1.25" filter threads on bottom of barlow: No
- Made in Taiwan
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
| Size Format | 1.25 inch |
|---|---|
| Magnification Factor | 2x |
| Number of Lens Elements | 2 |
| Lens Coatings | Fully multicoated |
| Total Length | 3.07 inches / 78 mm |
| Length of Nosepiece | 1.65 inches / 42 mm |
| Outside Length of Upper Body | 1.45 inches / 36.8 mm |
| Insertion Depth | 1.38 inches / 35 mm |
| Max Diameter Excluding Thumbscrew | 1.96 inches / 49.7 mm |
| Clear Aperture | 0.88 inches / 22.4 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 oz / 94 g |
| Barlow Lens Cell Removable | Yes |
| Filter Threads at Bottom of Barlow Cell | No |
| Filter Threads Between Barlow Cell and Tube | Yes - 1.25" (M28.5x0.6) Filter Threads |
| Barrel Type | Smooth-sided |
| Compatible Agena Bolt Case (with Screw Removed) | 42x80 |
| Compatible Bolt Case (with Screw Attached) | 52x80 |
| Number of Thumbscews | 1 |
| Thumbscrew Thread Specification | M4x0.7 |
| End Caps (Subject to change without notice) | 2 |
| Compression Band/Ring in Eyepiece Holder | No |
| Country of Manufacture | Taiwan |
