{"product_id":"celestron-e-lux-eyepiece-2-40mm","title":"Celestron E-Lux 40mm 2\" Eyepiece","description":"\u003c!-- jacobs-auto-desc v1 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eExpand your telescope's optical horizon and funnel maximum light directly to your eye with the Celestron E-Lux 40mm 2\" Eyepiece. Tailored for any telescope equipped with a 50.8 mm (2\") focuser, this visual upgrade delivers sweeping, bright, low-power panoramas across a broad 56° field of view. It serves as an essential observing tool for navigating expansive star clusters and locating elusive deep-sky targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 12s4-8 11-8 11 8 11 8-4 8-11 8-11-8-11-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e56° Apparent Field\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eBroad panoramic sky vistas\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e3-Element Kellner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eFully multi-coated optics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"23\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4.22\" y1=\"4.22\" x2=\"5.64\" y2=\"5.64\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"18.36\" y1=\"18.36\" x2=\"19.78\" y2=\"19.78\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"1\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"3\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"21\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4.22\" y1=\"19.78\" x2=\"5.64\" y2=\"18.36\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"18.36\" y1=\"5.64\" x2=\"19.78\" y2=\"4.22\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e36 mm Eye Relief\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eEffortless viewing with glasses\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eMachined Aluminium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eAnti-reflection glare baffling\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003ePanoramic Low-Power Exploration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eWhen examining sprawling diffuse nebulae or open star clusters, gathering every trace of incoming photons is crucial. The 40 mm focal length yields gentle magnification and a broad exit pupil, capitalising on the true light-gathering potential of your telescope. Paired with a wide 56° apparent field of view, this eyepiece keeps expansive deep-sky formations neatly framed in a single vista.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eRobust Housing and Glare Suppression\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMachined from resilient aluminium, the outer body sports a black anodised surface built to endure frequent sessions under open night skies. Internally, the barrel is cut with specialized light-dispersion threads painted in a matte black finish to arrest unwanted reflections. Combined with fully multi-coated glass elements, this careful optical engineering guarantees crisp definition and rich visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #e06a0f;background:#FDF1E7;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 12s4-8 11-8 11 8 11 8-4 8-11 8-11-8-11-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Generous 36 mm Eye Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience fatigue-free viewing without pressing tight to the glass, aided by a fold-down rubber eyeguard that ensures absolute comfort whether you wear spectacles or not.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e40 mm Focal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides comfortable low magnification for sweeping wide-field scanning and locating faint targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3-Element Kellner Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features two optical groups treated with fully multi-coated surfaces to boost light throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"16.24 7.76 14.12 14.12 7.76 16.24 9.88 9.88 16.24 7.76\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e56° Apparent Field of View\u003c\/strong\u003e – Encompasses substantial swathes of sky to comfortably frame large celestial structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg 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internal reflections to preserve deep contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"7\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"9\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"17\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e50.8 mm (2\") Filter Threads\u003c\/strong\u003e – Standard barrel threading directly mounts 50.8 mm (2\") nebular and lunar filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFold-Down Rubber Eyeguard\u003c\/strong\u003e – Seals out peripheral ambient glare and folds back smoothly for personalised viewing comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eBarrel Size (Diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e50.8 mm (2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e40 mm (1.57\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eApparent Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e56°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eKellner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eNumber of Lens Elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eNumber of Lens Groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical Coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eFully Multi-Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e36 mm (1.42\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eParfocal Eyepieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eFilter Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e50.8 mm (2.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eEyeguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eRubber, fold-down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e125.2 mm length × 55.9 mm diameter (4.93\" × 2.20\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e356 g (12.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/pages\/manuals-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#e06a0f;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eProduct Manuals \u0026amp; Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003ca 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