Omegon Redline SW 17mm 70° 1.25″ Eyepiece

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Omegon Redline SW 17mm 70° 1.25″ Eyepiece

Article No.: 33238
Manufactured by: Omegon

Our price: 192.80 €

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This product is available in the following variants:
Omegon Redline SW 13mm 70° 1.25″ Eyepiece	192.80 €
Omegon Redline SW 17mm 70° 1.25″ Eyepiece	192.80 €
Omegon Redline SW 3.5mm 70° 1.25″ Eyepiece	192.80 €
Omegon Redline SW 8mm 70° 1.25″ Eyepiece	192.80 €

A blurry or flat image is rarely the telescope's fault. More often, the eyepiece is the weak point. The Omegon Redline SWA series addresses this directly - it combines ED optics with a wide 70° apparent field of view to give you sharper, more detailed views from the very first look.

ED optics for high contrast and true colour

A built-in ED element reduces chromatic aberration - the colour fringing that makes fine details harder to read. The result is high contrast across both planetary and deep-sky objects. Colours appear clean and saturated. Fine detail - such as the cloud bands on Jupiter or the subtle tonal variations within them - becomes genuinely visible rather than merely suggested.

A wide 70° field of view that feels natural

The 70° apparent field of view closely matches the natural range of the human eye. You can observe comfortably, without squinting or straining. Large objects fit within the frame without repositioning the telescope. Compared to older, narrow-field eyepieces, looking through the Redline feels open - more like a window than a keyhole.

Comfortable for glasses wearers

The Omegon Redline 17mm eyepiece has a 20 mm eye relief, making it well suited to observers who wear glasses. The adjustable eyecup lets you set the exact height that suits you best. A built-in filter thread accepts standard filters without any adapter. An optional camera adapter extends the eyepiece's use to astrophotography.

Key specifications

Parameter	Value
Focal length	17 mm
Apparent field of view	70°
Barrel diameter	1.25″
Eye relief	20 mm
Optics	ED element
Filter thread	Standard 1.25″

Who is this eyepiece for?

The Omegon Redline SW 17mm suits a wide range of observers. It works well as an upgrade from a basic eyepiece supplied with a telescope. It is also a strong choice for anyone who wants a comfortable, wide-field eyepiece for both planetary and deep-sky observing without investing in a premium series.

Recommended uses

Observing planets - Jupiter, Saturn, Mars
Open clusters and nebulae
Wide-field deep-sky sessions
Comfortable long-session observing for glasses wearers
Entry-level astrophotography with an optional camera adapter

Why the eyepiece matters

Even a high-quality telescope delivers a disappointing view through a poor eyepiece. Upgrading to an ED wide-field eyepiece like the Omegon Redline SW is one of the most effective improvements you can make to your setup. The wider field, better colour accuracy and improved contrast make every session more rewarding - whether you are looking at the Pleiades or tracing detail on a planet.