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Conventional wisdom is that the less glass the better for planetary viewing. Plossls and orthoscopics are the standard for that, but it really comes down to personal preference: I don't have any plossls at the moment not because I don't like them, but because you don't get much eye relief, which is more imporant to me.

IMO the most practical weakness of the Plossl design (compared with the orthoscopic) is that the eye facing lens is soft flint glass instead of hard crown glass, therefore the outside surface which is the one which needs cleaning most often tends to degrade with heavy use. For casual users this should not be a serious issue, with reasonable care a Plossl should last for many years.

Anti-reflective (AR) coating reduces the amount of reflection on the surface of your lenses by allowing more light to pass through them.

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They allow nearly 100% of light to pass through the lenses, rather than being reflected. Each of our AR coatings has a subtle green tint.

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Looking back the one that is often still refered to by design and not brand is the planetary, wonder if that was TMB's (person not company) idea. Make the planetary the "standard" eyepiece not the plossl. Certainly the focal length's available to them rivals the plossl's.

It might be argued that the Plossl has had its day. This would be true if you have deep pockets, because it can be roundly outlcassed by the modern exotics both on edge of field sharpness and on field of view. However, the premium TeleVue Plossls are good value and... good, full stop. Whether the Plossl should really have become the default basic EP is another matter, but they are OK as a breed.

Plossls are fine for general use by most people who are using their scopes for general work. There are however variations in the smoothness of the finish of the glass surfaces and in the coatings, also in the quality of the mechanical construction, these account for (at least some of) the variations in price between different brands.

Wide angle and ultra-wide angle eyepiece designs (eg: erfle, nagler, etc) tend to have more glass elements in them and tend to be favoured for low to medium power viewing.

Most of the lens packages we offer include an anti-reflective coating. When purchasing, select the lens that best fits your prescription needs and lifestyle, and look out for the anti-reflective feature.

Yes, we at SmartBuyGlasses provide anti-reflective coatings for both prescription and non-prescription lenses, ensuring maximum visual comfort and clarity for all users.

Most of the lens packages we offer include an anti-reflective coating. When purchasing, select the lens that best fits your prescription needs and lifestyle, and look out for the anti-reflective feature.

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They allow nearly 100% of light to pass through the lenses, rather than being reflected. Each of our AR coatings has a subtle green tint.

What is a SuperPlossleyepiece

The plossl is a fairly simple inexpensive design that is easily produced, and I agree there are a few eyepieces that operate a lot better at not that great a price difference. The catch (if that is correct) is that better ones are "brands" and not "designs". Skywatcher are not going to throw in an Antares W70 as a standard item - they don't make them.

High-index lenses are thinner but naturally reflect more light than standard lenses. An anti-reflective coating is especially beneficial for high-index lenses to counteract this increased reflectivity, ensuring optimal clarity.

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An embarrassingly fundamental question I know, but what is the difference between a Plossl eyepiece and a 'normal' eyepiece (if there is such a thing!)

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because the Plossl design has a tendency to internal reflections causing "ghost" images of bright objects, which spoils contrast to some extent.

Big problem to the plossl market at this time is the inclusion of worse stock eyepieces with most scopes. The Huygens and Ramsdems are pretty bad and when a person upgrades they will often now jump the plossl's. If anyone asks here we tend to say get the BST's, on CN it is very similar where people get told buy the AT-Paradigms (same eyepiece). So very likely the inclusion of these poorer eyepieces mean plossl's are purchased less as an upgrade. If they had half decent plossl's initially many could simply buy a few more plossl's.

I think this information is a little out of date. By todays standards the plossl design offers what is usually termed a "standard" field of view - ie: 50-60 degrees (most are 52 degrees). In the shorter focal lenghts the eye relief (how close your eye needs to get to the eye lens to see the full field of view) is tight though.

There aren't really any hard and fast rules about eyepiece types and what you use them for - everyone has their favourites.

So, basically a Plossl eyepiece is a type of eyepiece that enables the viewer to see a wider field of view than would normally be the case, but at the cost of him/her having to physically put his eye very close to the lens of the eyepiece.

I should have mentioned that, as I understand it, becuase it has fewer actual lenses than other types of eyepiece a Plossl is considered superior to them, particularly for viewing the Moon and planets?

So, basically a Plossl eyepiece is a type of eyepiece that enables the viewer to see a wider field of view than would normally be the case, but at the cost of him/her having to physically put his eye very close to the lens of the eyepiece.

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There are probably too many plossl's out there now that are poor. Like most things quality is a big factor, and our reluctance to pay is another. Good ones are TV's then something like Vixen and GSO, no doubt others but I simply do not know of them. When someone says why buy a plossl at $80 when you can buy our plossl at $35 people buy the $35 one. I will equally say not all the $80 are better, take the present BST Skyguiders - £47 from StL and the same eyepiece under other names can be £99.

Anti-reflective coating minimises screen glare and reduces eye strain caused by digital devices. By enhancing visual clarity, it offers users a more comfortable digital experience, especially during prolonged usage.

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I should have mentioned that, as I understand it, becuase it has fewer actual lenses than other types of eyepiece a Plossl is considered superior to them, particularly for viewing the Moon and planets?

Clean them using a soft, lint-free cloth and a mild lens cleaner. Avoid abrasive materials and excessive rubbing. Always store in a protective case to prevent scratches and damage.

I would call the plossl design a decent general purpose eyepiece. The orthoscopic (another design) has the same number of glass elements in it but grouped differently and is generally considered superior for planetary viewing.