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product_id: 57315331
title: "Meade Instruments 07178-02 Super Plossl 2-Inch 56-Millimeter Eyepiece"
brand: "meade"
price: "€ 252.74"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/57315331-meade-instruments-07178-02-super-plossl-2-inch-56-millimeter
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region: Italy
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# 7-layer coatings 56mm wide field Eyeglass friendly Meade Instruments 07178-02 Super Plossl 2-Inch 56-Millimeter Eyepiece

**Brand:** meade
**Price:** € 252.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Elevate Your Stargazing Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Meade Instruments 07178-02 Super Plossl 2-Inch 56-Millimeter Eyepiece by meade
- **How much does it cost?** € 252.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/57315331-meade-instruments-07178-02-super-plossl-2-inch-56-millimeter)

## Best For

- meade enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meade brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Comes with a 1-year limited warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Lightweight and Portable:** Weighing just 1.5 pounds, it's perfect for on-the-go astronomy.
- • **Comfort Meets Functionality:** Soft rubber eye guard folds down for eyeglass wearers, protecting your lenses.
- • **Enhanced Contrast for Stunning Views:** 7-layer multi-coatings and blackened edge optics elevate your stargazing.
- • **Experience the Universe Like Never Before:** Enjoy the widest viewing field with exceptional sharpness.

## Overview

The Meade Instruments 07178-02 Super Plossl 2-Inch 56-Millimeter Eyepiece offers an unparalleled viewing experience with its wide field of view and exceptional sharpness. Designed with 7-layer multi-coatings and blackened edge optics, it enhances contrast for stunning celestial observations. The eyepiece features a soft rubber eye guard that accommodates eyeglass wearers, ensuring comfort and protection. Lightweight and portable, this eyepiece is a must-have for any astronomy enthusiast.

## Description

Meade Instruments 07178-02 Super Plossl 2-Inch 56-Millimeter Eyepiece

## Features

- Gives the widest viewing field along with extra sharpness and long eye relief
- Features 7-layer multi-coatings and blackened edge optics for more contrast
- Soft rubber eye guard that's custom fitted with a bayonet mount
- Folds down for the convenience of eyeglass wearers and protects glasses from getting scratched
- Comes with a 1-year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 14.7 x 8.9 x 8.1 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 680 g |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 15.2 x 10.2 x 10.2 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Brand | Meade |
| Colour | Black |
| Part number | 07178-02 |
| Size | 56mm - 2 Inch Format |
| Style | 07178-02 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Images

![Meade Instruments 07178-02 Super Plossl 2-Inch 56-Millimeter Eyepiece - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gCRB0IEqL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    It came in a nice and solid cardboard box but no bolt case or ...
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in Canada on 8 May 2016*

As far as the shipping from Amazon is concerned; incredibly fast and the item arrived intact.  Thanks Amazon!  As far as the product is concerned, I had concerns that the quality of this Chinese eyepiece would not compare to the older Japanese Series 4000 eyepieces due to some of the negative comments I have come across on the internet.  Here is my experience:  It came in a nice and solid cardboard box but no bolt case or end caps.  This was of no consequence to me since I use custom yellow caps and put all my eyepieces in a pluck foamed case.  The chrome part of the barrel is not as dense in materials as the Japanese versions but it will definitely do the job.  The rubber eyecup is a little harder and sloppy to fold up than the Japanese version and makes me wonder if it would be able to survive an observing session in deep winter without cracking.  These quibbles give the item a different feel than it's original counterpart.  Aside from this, everything else is solid and beautiful.  When you look through the glass, it is big and super clear without a hint of dust.  (I would say this makes it worth the money).  Rubber grips feel good.  Eye relief and views are exactly what you would expect from a 56mm plossl.  I have two mint custom astronomy cases of Japan only Series 4000 Meade eyepieces, a barlow and filters.  The 56mm is the only Chinese eyepiece in there.  I figured it should be easy enough to get clear images from a low power eyepiece even if the Chinese compromise their quality a few percent here and there.  I was right.  For the money, this eyepiece is a winner..............but if I ever find a Japanese 56 4000 in mint condition, just for the sake of being picky, this one is going up for sale.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A pretty decent eyepeice for the price.
  

*by J***K on Reviewed in the United States on 14 May 2015*

This is a terrific eyepiece for Cassegrain telescopes above 160mm. That being said do not get this for Newtonian type reflectors under 8" with an smaller than f/5 focal ratio. You'll be able to see the silhouette of the secondary mirror when looking at objects with a larger angular diameter, such as the moon. It works wonders with my 178mm Cassegrain, actually my mirror is 8" but the corrector plate is 178mm (Maksutov). I needed this eyepiece to resolve M42 with a wider field of view. I'm very impressed by the edge to edge field of view. Stars don't have any coma effect near the field stops. The moon doesn't reveal any chromatic rainbow colors, aberrations commonly associated with cheaper Plossls. I have been using this eyepiece for about six months now and I recommend it as it is a very affordable addition to any collection. It is a little weighty for equatorial mounts (depending on the mount). I assume that this is the reason for the very thin chrome barrel. The glass seems to be of very nice quality and light transmission. It's --almost as good as the Tele Vue 40mm Plossl. But it doesn't have the same dark contrast effect. This eyepiece does not have any dust cover for the lens or barrel, so you'll have to find some that fit, or use the box. Although I've never done it, I'm pretty sure it will thread 2" filters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    super clear
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in Canada on 23 April 2016*

It's is very clear and you will need a filter when looking at the moon, can pick out deep space objects better the the 1.25" lenses.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*