Omegon LE Planetary 14.5mm 55° 1.25″ eyepiece
Looking for an eyepiece that delivers truly sharp, high-contrast views of planets and star clusters without compromise? The Omegon LE Planetary series is designed specifically for astronomy enthusiasts who demand reliable optical performance night after night. The 14.5mm focal length model with a 55° field of view is an excellent choice for medium magnification, where it excels at revealing fine surface detail on planets as well as the richness of star fields.
Optical design and coatings
The eyepiece is built around seven optical elements arranged in four groups - a construction that ensures excellent aberration correction and high contrast across the entire field of view. All lenses feature fully multi-coated (FMC) optical surfaces, which maximise light transmission and suppress unwanted reflections and ghosting. The edges of the lenses are blackened to eliminate stray light scatter, further contributing to a contrasty, clean image. The result is a bright, sharp and faithful picture - even when used with fast Newtonian reflectors with a low focal ratio, where many eyepieces suffer from noticeable edge aberrations.
No kidney bean effect
One of the key features of the LE Planetary series is the elimination of the so-called kidney bean effect - an annoying phenomenon where, when moving the eye towards the edge of the field of view, part of the image "blacks out" and the observer has to constantly search for the correct eye position relative to the optical axis. With the LE Planetary 14.5mm, this problem simply does not exist. You can comfortably look across the entire field of view without having to maintain a precise eye position, making observation significantly more comfortable - especially during longer observing sessions.
55° field of view and universal compatibility
The 55° apparent field of view allows comfortable viewing of multiple objects at once and a pleasant sense of spatial depth. The 1.25″ barrel diameter ensures compatibility with the vast majority of astronomical telescopes on the market.
The full LE Planetary range is available in the following focal lengths:
- 3mm
- 5mm
- 6mm
- 9mm
- 12.5mm
- 14.5mm
- 18mm
This makes it easy to build a complete set that covers the full magnification range of your telescope.
Who is this eyepiece for?
The Omegon LE Planetary 14.5mm is appreciated by beginner astronomers who want quality optics at a reasonable price, as well as experienced observers looking for a reliable and comfortable eyepiece for everyday use. The 14.5mm focal length provides a pleasant medium magnification suitable for observing planets, the Moon, open star clusters and nebulae - a truly versatile eyepiece for every clear night.
About Omegon LE Planetary
Omegon is an established brand in the field of astronomical optics, with years of experience in the development and distribution of telescopes and accessories. The LE Planetary series embodies the Omegon approach - offering observers optics with a well-thought-out design, an emphasis on build quality and genuine comfort during night-time observing. The LE Planetary eyepieces are not a compromise, but a fully capable tool for anyone who is serious about astronomy.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Focal length |
14.5mm |
| Apparent field of view |
55° |
| Barrel diameter |
1.25″ |
| Optical elements |
7 elements in 4 groups |
| Lens coatings |
Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) |
| Lens edges |
Blackened |
| Kidney bean effect |
Eliminated |
