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Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces

Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces

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  • 5-element
  • 70-degree apparent field-of-view
  • Multi-layered optical coatings
  • Edge-blackened optics
  • Superior contrast and pinpoint resolution

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Meade’s Series 4000 QX Wide Angle is a new line of 5-element eyepieces designed and engineered for high-performance observing. They yield a super-wide 70-degree apparent field of view with extreme resolution. This is one of the few eyepieces sold today that can give you a wide field of view with a consistent pinpoint edge-of-field sharpness and long eye relief. All QX Wide Angle Eyepieces feature multi-layered optical coatings to maximize light transmission, and edge-blackened optics for superior image contrast. The new Meade Series 4000 QX Wide Angle eyepieces are an incredible value, delivering excellent performance.


  • Super-wide 70° apparent field of view
  • 5-element optical design provides clear, sharp, high-contrast images
  • Fully multi-coated optics for maximum light transmission
  • Lens edges blackened to minimize internal reflections and improve contrast
  • Superior contrast and pinpoint resolution

CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

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Meade Series 4000 QX Wide Angle Eyepieces

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Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces
 
4.1

(based on 22 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (10)
  • Strong construction (10)
  • Great optics (9)
  • Good padding (5)
  • Widely compatible adapter (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (18)
    • Terrestrial viewing (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (13), Avid adventurer (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good value and good performance for the

    2 inch eyepieces can be expensive. But they really are noticeably better than 1.25 inch units. When I saw this on sale I thought it was quite a deal and would really round out ...Read complete review

    2 inch eyepieces can be expensive. But they really are noticeably better than 1.25 inch units. When I saw this on sale I thought it was quite a deal and would really round out my 2 inch collection. When I tried it out the first time conditions weren't great - but it was good enough to appreciate the expansive view and rich field this lovely eyepiece provided. If you want to try out 2 inch eyepieces this is a great starting point. My basic set now includes a 13mm, a 21mm and now the 30mm Meade 4000. To me, this is the perfect lineup for my Meade LX-90 8". The view through the Meade 30mm 4000 is bright and crisp with beautiful contrast and color. Outstanding product for the money.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    A little disappointed

    I have a 1.25" Meade 15mm QX Super Wide Angle eyepiece, and it is one of my best, most used EP's. I was expecting the same from the QX 36mm, but was...Read complete review

    I have a 1.25" Meade 15mm QX Super Wide Angle eyepiece, and it is one of my best, most used EP's. I was expecting the same from the QX 36mm, but was left a little disappointed. The field of view is very wide (1.7 degrees at 41.7X mag on my 12" dob), but the edge-of-field abberations caused me to prefer my 26mm 2-inch Zhumell EP. The center of field images are very crisp, and with some objects the edge-of-field abberrations are not noticeable (nebula, galaxies), but on clusters it is more than obvious to the point where it is disappointing. I use the QX 36mm for low-power object location, then switch to my 26mm 2-inch eyepiece for viewing. I wish that I could recommend the QX 36mm, especially in light of how excellent an eyepiece the QX 15mm is in comparison. Unfortunately, 2 out of 5.

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    Oct

    16

    2010

     
    5.0

    Great Eyepiece

    By MT

    from Flint, MI

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Optics
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy

      Comments about Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces:

      I purchased the Meade Series 4000, 26mm 2" eyepiece and I am extremely happy with it. It works well with my 12" Dob, and gives spectacular wide field views of the sky. I found the optics to be very good in quality, even towards the edge of the field. I think that this eyepiece is a great choice for anyone who wants wide field views and is on a budget, but does not want to sacrifice optical quality. I highly recommend it.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Jul

      25

      2010

       
      4.0

      Excellent deal

      By Tomo

      from Rochester, MI

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Great Optics

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces:

        This is an excellent eyepiece and great value for money. I recommend it to those who want an introductory wide-angle eyepiece.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        18

        2010

         
        4.0

        Impressive. Most impressive. 36mm

        By Gjbwalker

        from Waukesha, WI

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Impressive central view

        Cons

        • Distortion at the fringes

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy

        Comments about Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces:

        Using my 8" reflector at 27x magnification, I found this to be a great choice for that next step in star hopping from the finder scope.

        The images are crystal clear throughout most of the field of view, but do get distorted at the edge.

        A great piece to add to the collection.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        5

        2010

         
        4.0

        QX SWA eyepiece gives great image

        By Ron

        from Singapore

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Good Padding
        • Great Optics
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

        • Heavy

        Best Uses

        • Astronomy
        • Terrestrial Viewing

        Comments about Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces:

        i bought a 20mm and 15mm eyepieces of this series. the housing is all metal and it has a rubber eye piece for non-glasses-ware.
        the FOV is significantly larger than my 20mm PL. and the image is much brighter due to the FOV. I will replace my PL EP with these two SWA EP.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        23

        2010

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good for the Price

        By PorkChop

        from Milwaukee, WI

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Astronomy

            Comments about Meade Series 4000 Super Wide QX Telescope Eyepieces:

            I recently bought the 15mm and 20mm QX EP.At my first outing with them I viewed the moon with the 15mm. I was very happy to see the whole moon framed nicely at 80x mag in my 6inch Dob. Then it was on to some Deep Sky Objects once the Moon Set.Both worked great on M13, The Whirlpool Galaxy, and the Ring Nebula. The only Downside was that the stars at the edge of the field were obviously distorted and stretched out, the center view was perfect. Bottom Line: For the Price of [$] each I can't complain. If you are on a budget, these are good wide angle EPs

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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