1.25x and 1.5x Barlows

[MortonH]

Came across these while browsing CloudyNights.

They are screw-in Barlows, designed for binoviewers and eyepieces. They're apparently quite new to the market and I haven't found many reviews of them yet.

I guess they're similar to the 1.6x nosepieces that come with many binoviewers, but possibly of higher quality since they're made by Vernonscope.

Might be of interest for anyone looking for a Barlow with less than 2x magnification.

Here's the link to the manufacturer's site:

http://vernonscope.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=63&product_id=138

[dannat]

if you want 1.5x barlow you can unscrew the bottom lens element of a 1.25" 2x GSO barlow & use that; i routinely use the bottom element of my 2" 2x ED barlow for 1.5x; the 1.25x is interesting -id like to see how much focus you gain, i think with the baader 1.25x unit you nly gain 20-25mm of focus