About the Sky Mentor 5X Five Element Barlow Lens... The Sky Mentor 5X Five Element Barlow Lens will come in handy for extending the effective focal length of short-tube telescopes, to give them more magnifying power. The Sky Mentor 5X Barlow employs a sophisticated 5-element lens configuration engineered to render optically flatter, sharper images than standard barlows can provide. The lenses of the Sky Mentor 5X Five Element Barlow Lens are fully multi-coated to ensure high light throughput, and their edges blackened for improved contrast. A non-marring compression ring secures the eyepiece in place. Slotted barrels prevent accidental slip-outs, and dual rubber grip bands on the housing ensure easy handling. One-year limited warranty. Sky Mentor 5X Five Element Barlow Lens Features... This premium, high-power barlow lens increases the magnification of any eyepiece by 5x Ideal for high-power lunar and planetary viewing, and solar system imaging with a webcam Five-element lens design renders optically flatter, sharper images than standard barlows Fully multi-coated optics for high light throughput; glare-threaded barrels for superior contrast Non-marring compression ring secures eyepieces in place 1.25" Barrel size Sky Mentor 5X Barlow Specifications... Equipment Type: Barlow Lens Magnification Factor: 5X # of Elements: 5 Coatings: Fully multi-coated