New 72° and 92° ED Series Telescope Eyepieces

Explore Scientific 72° and 92° ED telescope eyepieces are designed to deliver exceptional clarity, contrast, and immersive views of the night sky. Featuring extra-low dispersion glass, these eyepieces minimize chromatic aberration and enhance image sharpness across a wide range of celestial objects. With apparent fields of view ranging from 72° to 92°, the series offers options for both wide-field observing and an expansive, panoramic viewing experience. Engineered for serious observers, these eyepieces combine premium optical performance with a wide, immersive perspective.

Inside the ED Series

Every element, engineered.

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Eyecup
Waterproof bodySealed and waterproof
Barrel1.25" or 2" depending on model
Eye lensWhat your eye sees first
ED elementExtra-low dispersion glass cuts color fringing
Correcting groupKeeps stars sharp to the edge
Field lensSets the wide apparent field

Up to 9 elements in 6 groups. Color-free from edge to edge.

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72° ED Series 6.5mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 172° ED Series 6.5mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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72° ED Series 8.5mm Waterproof Eyepiece
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72° ED Series 11.5mm Waterproof Eyepiece
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72° ED Series 15mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 172° ED Series 15mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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72° ED Series 20mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 172° ED Series 20mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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72° ED Series 25mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 172° ED Series 25mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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72° ED Series 30mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 172° ED Series 30mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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72° ED Series 40mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 172° ED Series 40mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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92° ED Series 9mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 192° ED Series 9mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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92° ED Series 14mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 192° ED Series 14mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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92° ED Series 20mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 192° ED Series 20mm Waterproof Eyepiece - view 2
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92° ED Series 25mm Waterproof Eyepiece92° ED Series 25mm Waterproof Eyepiece
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Every 72° and 92° ED model side by side.

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Model
72° ED Series 6.5mm
72° ED Series 8.5mm
72° ED Series 11.5mm
72° ED Series 15mm
72° ED Series 20mm
72° ED Series 25mm
72° ED Series 30mm
72° ED Series 40mm
92° ED Series 9mm
92° ED Series 14mm
92° ED Series 20mm
92° ED Series 25mm
Design
72° ED Series 6.5mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 8.5mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 11.5mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 15mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 20mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 25mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 30mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order72° ED Series 40mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order92° ED Series 9mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order92° ED Series 14mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order92° ED Series 20mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order92° ED Series 25mm Waterproof EyepiecePre-order
Price
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Apparent Field
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92°
92°
92°
92°
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Exit Pupil
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Eye Relief
18mm
18mm
18mm
18mm
15mm
18mm
25mm
31mm
18mm
18mm
20.2mm
19.6mm
Field Stop
8mm
10.5mm
14.4mm
18.5mm
24.8mm
30.4mm
37.3mm
48.3mm
13.5mm
20.6mm
31.7mm
36.7mm
Barrel
1.25”
1.25”
1.25”
1.25”
1.25”
2”
2”
2”
2”
2”
2”
2”
Elements
7 in 5 groups
7 in 5 groups
6 in 4 groups
7 in 4 groups
6 in 4 groups
6 in 4 groups
6 in 4 groups
6 in 4 groups
9 in 6 groups
9 in 6 groups
9 in 6 groups
10 in 7 groups
Weight
275 g/9.7 oz
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245 g/8.6 oz
330 g/11.6 oz
330 g/11.6 oz
430 g/15.2 oz
600 g/21.2 oz
870 g/30.7 oz
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Questions? Answers.

What does ED glass do?

Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass minimizes chromatic aberration, the color fringing you can see around bright stars, planets and the Moon. The result is sharper, higher-contrast views.

Should I get the 72° or the 92°?

The 72° series gives a wide, comfortable field across eight focal lengths from 6.5mm to 40mm. The 92° series gives an immersive, panoramic field. Use the calculator above to see the magnification and true field each one gives in your telescope.

Will it fit my telescope?

The 72° ED 6.5mm through 20mm use a 1.25" barrel. The 72° ED 25mm, 30mm and 40mm and every 92° ED model use a 2" barrel, so they need a 2" focuser or diagonal.

When will my pre-order ship?

Pre-orders ship as soon as the eyepieces arrive at our Springdale, Arkansas warehouse.

Are they waterproof?

Yes. Every ED Series eyepiece is waterproof, and long eye relief makes them comfortable even if you wear glasses.

What's the warranty?

Explore Scientific–branded eyepieces are covered by our Limited Lifetime Warranty for the original owner. See warranty details.

New 72° & 92° ED Series Telescope Eyepieces

Explore Scientific's newest eyepiece lines, the 72° ED Series and 92° ED Series, bring extra-low dispersion (ED) glass to wide and ultra-wide field telescope eyepieces. ED glass helps reduce chromatic aberration, producing crisp stars, clean planetary detail and natural, accurate color across the field of view.

The 72° ED Series offers a comfortable, generous field in 1.25-inch and 2-inch sizes for everything from high-power planetary viewing to wide-field deep-sky observing, while the 92° ED Series delivers an immersive ultra-wide view in a 2-inch barrel for framing large nebulae and rich star fields. Both lines feature waterproof construction to resist fogging and dust. Together they offer observers a modern, high-performance way to upgrade their eyepiece collection, whether they use a refractor, a Newtonian reflector or a Dobsonian telescope.

Many observers are pairing the two series to create a complete, matched eyepiece set: a 92° ED eyepiece for wide-field sweeping and several 72° ED eyepieces for medium and high power. The combination is especially rewarding with apochromatic ED refractors, where ED glass in both the telescope and eyepiece produces exceptionally clean, high-contrast views. These new eyepieces represent the latest in Explore Scientific's optical design and coatings and are a natural upgrade for observers who already own our 68° or 82° Series and want the added clarity of ED glass.