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What is a Barlow lens and why do I need one?

Barlow Lens

A Barlow lens is an easy, affordable way to increase the magnification range of your eyepieces. A Barlow lens doubles the magnifying power of your eyepiece by doubling its effective focal length, and some Barlow lenses even triple the focal length.

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