By twisting the eyepiece, you can increase or decrease the magnification to 5 different levels — it’s the equivalent of having 5 eyepieces for the price of 1!
All new telescopes come with eyepieces — lenses of different powers that magnify the image that is formed by the telescope allowing you to see things on a larger scale. The eyepieces that come with the telescopes we have recommended are excellent and perfect for beginners; however, a recommended upgrade is this zoom eyepiece. By twisting the eyepiece, you can increase or decrease the magnification to 5 different levels — it’s the equivalent of having 5 eyepieces for the price of 1!