Baader MORPHEUS 76° Wide-Field Series


Manufacturer: Baader Planetarium


Product.Nr.: Master-Morpheus

Manufacturer: Baader Planetarium

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  • Wideview eyepiece series
  • 76° Apparent Field of View
  • Parfocal
  • Eye Relief between 18.5mm and 21mm
  • 8 Lenses / 5 Groups
  • Phantom Coating® Group
  • SPS: Slip-Protect Safety (Safety Kerfs) at 1¼" + 2" Barrels
  • Photo-Video Adapter Thread: M43 Standard
  • Outer Diameter: only 55mm - used for binocular viewing
  • Scope of supply (included)
    - 76° Morpheus eyepiece w. standard foldable eyecup
    - winged/foldable eyecup for binoviewing
    - M43/M43 extension
    - three dustcaps
    - Focal-Length Indicator-Clips
    - cordura eyepiece holster (1pc)
    - storage-box
    - 10-page manual
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All Morpheus® Highlights in an Overview Optical Features

Morpheus-eyepieces with intense luminescent lettering
compared to the first mini-series of Morpheus-eyepieces, the "glow in the dark" effect has been largely intensified on the production units. A short lightstroke with a flashlight will have the main letters shine for up to three minutes in bright luminescence. Hence - even in total darkness - Morpheus-eyepieces can be easily identified when lost on the ground. This property results in a markedly bright yellowish glow during the day (we are afraid the few first-series eyepieces may rather become a "Blue Mauritius").

  • Full field sharpness: The sharp flat 76° field is unsurpassed by any other modern wide field eyepiece. On-axis sharpness and contrast rivals our best planetary eyepieces, while delivering nearly equivalent performance over the full field.
  • Long Eye Relief and optimized for bino-viewing: Morpheus pushes the envelope of comfortable wide field viewing further than ever before, delivering close to 20mm of eye relief
  • Low Distortion: The Morpheus optical design delivers exceedingly low distortion (angular magnification distortion)
  • Photo-Video Adaption: Like their Hyperion siblings, all Morpheus eyepieces make superb imaging projection optics with the M43 thread
  • Metal / Rubber eyecup: The folding rubber eyecup now comes with an integral M43 threaded metal ring (this accounts for the complete line of Morpheus-eyepieces). The threaded attachment enables the eyecup to stay soft and compliant, while keeping the eyecup securely attached to the eyepiece while folding it up or down.
  • M43/M43 extension: all Morpheus eyepieces now include the M43 extension #2954250. It is used for optimizing the position of the eyecup in setting the personal viewing position as well as for adapting a camera with M43-thread (eg. Sony / Panasonic). In addition this extension serves also as clamping surface for smartphone holders.
  • Focal-Length Indicator-Clips: these stainless steel clips can be attached e.g. to the eyepiece holster and one or more of the little indicator fingers is bent upward - according to the focal length used. In this way the user experiences a tactile ("Braille"-equivalent) sensation, being able to identify each eyepiece without looking and without using a flashlight.
  • 10-page manual: a manual with many application examples and a list of optional accessories (similar to the Hyperion manual) is included (see also below under "Downloads")
  • Immersive Views: As avid observers ourselves, Baader has studied the behaviours of most commonly available wide field eyepieces and listened to other observers comments on what eyepieces give the most palpable and engaging wide field viewing experience. What Baader found is that the subjective ‘spacewalk’ feeling is not just a function of field of view. Interestingly, some wide-field eyepieces with fields of 82 degrees failed to deliver the same viewing experience as others with similar fields, or even some with smaller fields. Baader found two additional primary factors played into the equation – Eye Relief (and the related large eye lens size) and Ease of Viewing (a combination of long eye relief and control of pupil aberrations). Baader also found that fields much below 74 degrees tended to have a reduced effect. So, with this information in hand, Baader set out to design a new eyepiece with a field of view greater than 74° that met all of the other optical parameters necessary to deliver a truly "immersive" viewing experience where the eyepiece essentially disappears. The result is Morpheus®.
  • Phantom Coating® Group:  Pioneered in the Hyperion lineup, the Phantom Group Multi-coatings have been further optimised for use in the Morpheus and index-matched to each of the different glasses.
  • Optimised Internal Baffling: As with all Baader Planetarium eyepieces, the internal mechanicals have been fully ray-traced and baffled to eliminate the effects of stray-light.

Mechanical Features

  • Optimized for Binoviewing: Every last bit of space has been squeezed out of the main body to minimize its size, giving maximum nose clearance for binoviewing.
  • Weight reduction: Every effort has been made to eliminate unnecessary weight - especially in view of effective binoviewing. The weight of all Morpheus® eyepieces essentially are the lenses inside plus the best protection and water resistance we can supply.
  • Foldable Eyecups: The round folding rubber eyecup incorporates an integral M43 threaded metal attachment ring. This threaded attachment enables the eyecup to be soft and compliant, while keeping the eyecup securely attached to the eyepiece when folded or extended. The second included special winged version provides the ultimate comfort and exclusion of stray light necessary for binoviewing with eyeglasses. These eyeguards have been developed to provide the optimal comfort and eye spacing for most users and eye glass wearers. The eyeguards also protect the M43-thread which is used for adapting a camera, as described on the back of this brochure. The M43-extension can be used for setting the eye relief as well as for adapting a camera.
  • Safety Features: The 1¼" and 2" Barrels of each Morpheus incorporate our Slip-Protect Safety-Kerfs. The ideal safety compromise between smooth barrels and wide undercuts. The numerous shallow kerfs give additional grip and security from inadvertent drops from smooth sided barrels, without the annoying problems sometimes caused by traditional wide undercuts. Wide waffle-patterned rubber grip ring gives an extra measure of handling security.
  • Luminescent Labeling: The labeling glows in a soft green, if the eyepiece has been in the light for some time, or if it has been illuminated directly with a flashlight. This allows you to recognize immediately which focal length you have in your hand – even in the darkest night.
  • Belt pouch: Not enough space at the telescope? The pouch does not only protect the eyepiece – you can even use it as a belt pouch or attach it to your tripod.
  • Photo-Video Adaptation: Like their Hyperion siblings, all Morpheus eyepieces make superb imaging projection optics. Each Morpheus includes a hidden M43 photo-video eye lens thread that permits use of our extensive range of Hyperion Digital T-Rings. These rings permit direct-thread attachment of practically any imaging device for the ultimate in rigidity and close-coupling for minimal vignetting.

Here you will find some tests reports: Baader MORPHEUS 76° Eyepiece Series

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