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"What sets Radians apart from other long eye-relief, short-focal-length eyepieces is superb image quality. Even discerning planetary observers who customarily choose Plössl or orthoscopic designs are switching to Radian." — Sky & Telescope, December 1999
Instadjust was developed for maximizing contrast while aiding in proper eye positioning for non-eyeglass wearers. It is essential, since with the Radian's long eye-relief, non-eyeglass wearers could easily get too close to the eyepiece, resulting in vignetting where edge field rays miss your pupil. The push-pull, click-stop adjustment permits fast positioning and maximum suppression of environmental stray light.
Another unique development is the Pupil Guide. It helps non-eyeglass wearers, especially novices, zero-in and stay centered on the exit pupil. The Pupil Guide is included with all Radian and Nagler Type 4s and fits under the soft, fold-down rubber eyeguard.
| Radian Specifications |
Type |
Model # |
Focal Length
(mm) |
Barrel Size
(in) |
# Elements/ # Groups |
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Radian |
ERD-18.8 |
18 |
1.25" |
6 / 4 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.49 / 7.8 |
Radian |
ERD-14.0 |
14 |
1.25" |
6 / 4 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.54 / 8.7 |
Radian |
ERD-12.0 |
12 |
1.25" |
6 / 4 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.53 / 8.5 |
Radian |
ERD-10.0 |
10 |
1.25" |
6 / 4 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.54 / 8.7 |
Radian |
ERD-08.0 |
8 |
1.25" |
6 / 4 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.60 / 9.6 |
Radian |
ERD-06.0 |
6 |
1.25" |
7 / 5 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.79 / 12.6 |
Radian |
ERD-05.0 |
5 |
1.25" |
7 / 5 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.80 / 12.8 |
Radian |
ERD-04.0 |
4 |
1.25" |
7 / 5 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.76 / 12.1 |
Radian |
ERD-03.0 |
3 |
1.25" |
7 / 5 |
60 |
B |
20 |
0.77 / 12.3 |
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