Baader Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV 8-24mm Eyepiece

Further details

For many birders, observers of nature and astronomers alike, the Hyperion Zoom Eyepiece is their favourite eyepiece, it is also the only zoom-eyepiece that was designed from ground up to be used with bino-viewers.

Either 1¼" or 2" can be used with the Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV

Includes all features of the popular Hyperion Zoom Mark III, as well as the following

Low weight (290g/10,2oz), slim design of 55mm diameter (perfect for binoviewing)

Zero-Tilt safety kerfs instead of the inconsistent undercuts in the barrels

Includes 2" SC-thread for the shortest possible adaptation to telescopes or prisms/mirrors

4mm backfocus increase with spotting scope A-Ring (included): the Mark IV focuses with all tested spotting scopes (optional adapters available for most major brands)

Clamping screw distance improved with telescope adapter B-Ring (included)

Eyepiece holster included with belt strap which hold also firmly on tripod legs

Most important however the Mark IV offers almost 4 mm more backfocus. This is most beneficial for application with a multitude of spotting scopes. Two different Adapters for telescope and spotting scope adaptation are included with the eyepiece (Spotting-Scope Adapter „A“ and Telescope-Adapter „B“). Read more at "Telescope-sided Connections").

The Mark IV comes with both the 2" and 1¼" nosepieces mounted, each nosepiece having it´s own dust cap and both nosepieces are threaded to accept either 1¼" or 2" eyepiece filters. Both nosepieces are free of the hated undercuts. Instead our proprietary Zero-Tilt Safety-Kerfs provide an added measure of security by reducing the tendency of an eyepiece to slip from an unlocked eyepiece clamp. An additional little feature is the Baader-yellow soft pouch with integrated belt strap – which fastens onto many tripod legs just as well, to serve as a bin for all dustcaps that may go astray otherwise.

As usual with Baader eyepieces, the Mark IV offers an M43 photo/video thread on top of the eyepiece, to allow attachment of any desired DSLR or T-2 accessory for mounting a video-camera by means of the optional M43/T-2 adapter ring #2958080. Unchanged is the optical quality, 68° field of view at highest magnification, Phantom Group multicoatings, a large adjustable eyecup or alternatively two M43 rubber eyecups for bino viewing. An optional spacer ring M43/M43 (#2954250) with 7,5 mm extension enables the user to increase the height of these eyecups in case of need.

The Mark IV likewise accepts adaptation of the 2.25x Hyperion-Barlow onto the 1¼" nosepiece, to transform into a high power zoom, featuring the magnification range of 3.6 to 10.7 mm. The Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV is available individually (#2454826) or as set together with the 2.25x Hyperion Barlow (#2454827)

Please also note our detailed Hyperion Universal Zoom Mark IV Instruction manual for further information.

Telescpope-sided connections

Spotting Scope-Adapter A: 4mm gain on backfocus. the Mark IV focuses with all tested spotting scopes (optional adapters available for most major brands)
Many spotting scopes nowadays do allow the mechanical insertion of astronomical 1¼" eyepieces – but in many cases this combo cannot focus to infinity. By utilizing the supplied spotting-scope adapter ring "A", the Hyperion Universal Zoom reaches almost four mm deeper into the eyepiece clamp of all those spotters, to safely reach infinity focus. When removing the 1¼" nosepiece, a 1 3/8" thread inside the "A"-ring will make the Mark IV firmly thread onto all Celestron-Ultima spotters and it´s namesakes. Optional available is a bayonet-adapter for Zeiss Diascope-spotters (#2454500). Threaded adapters for many other famous spotting scope brands (that still don´t allow 1¼" eyepiece adaptation) will become available in the future – now that it makes sense to produce them

Telescope-Adapter B: Sufficient distance to clamping screws..
When using the Mark IV on a telescope though, the "B"-ring (supplied) should be chosen instead, to keep the bottom of the eyepiece flush with the upper end of most star diagonals. Otherwise the bottom 2" SC-threaded holding ring that holds the "A" or "B" ring in place may directly rest on the clamping screws of the star diagonal. The supplied 2" SC-ring also allows the Mark IV to firmly mount the eyepiece onto any SC-thread,

Camera-sided Connections

As usual with Baader eyepieces, the Mark IV offers an M43 photo/video thread on top of the eyepiece to directly attach most video cameras. It also allows attachment of any desired DSLR or T-2 accessory by means of the optional M43/T-2 adapter ring #2958080. An optional spacer ring M43/M43 (#2954250) with 7,5 mm extension enables the user to increase the height of the included eyecups in case of need or to attach M43 cameras without touching the lenses.

Three different eye cups are included in the basic equipment of the eyepiece.
Initially mounted is the large height-adjustable eyecup that also fastens onto the M43 photo-thread of the eyepiece. By rotating it counterclockwise the height will increase. This eyecup easily unthreads simply by rotating it upward further than the uppermost stop - this reveals the M43-thread connection
A none-folding rubber eyecup alternatively fits straight onto the M43-thread. This is the preferred solution for observers without glasses at a binoviewer. It gives you enough room for your nose and good support to keep the perfect eye distance.
An even lower eyecup with foldable winged eye shield especially serves for wearers of eye glasses, the flappable side shields block stray light and side image information not part of the eyepiece field of view. This helps to concentrate on the target when using a binoviewer.

Field of view at clickstops
8mm 68 degrees
12mm 63 degrees
16mm 58 degrees
20mm 53 degrees
24mm 48 degrees

Delivery charge £5.95

Reviews

  Baader Zoom EP  Amazing piece of kit, well worth the money . Thank you Harrison team for all the advise you gave, amazing team . No question was to Mundane or simple from a beginner. Response was immediate.  (12/04/2023) Animesh - Orpington

  Baader Hyperion universal zoom mkIV 8-24mm eyepiec  I bought this lens to cover the required range of eyepieces for my Celestron 9.25 SCT, it performs impeccably across the range and is an excellent way to test the best focal lengths on any particular nights seeing. Harrison telescopes could not have responded more quickly . Many thanks Harrison’s  (19/02/2023) -

  bloody fantastic  This ia technical term used to explain quality of optics!  (26/09/2020) Keith - North Devon

  Excellent zoom eyepiece  I bought this eyepiece to use with my Celestron Evolution 8 SCT. It feels very solidly made and the rotation is wonderfully smooth. The 68 degree field of view is vastly better than my old 9mm Plössl and the view at 24mm is little worse than my 26mm. I find the amount of eye relief much better, too.  (02/09/2020) Christian H - London

  Great kit, great service  As a dslr user new to telescopes I got this to go with my Skywatcher P150. It has the feel and quality of a good SLR lens and good value in comparison. It transformed my scope. Views are stunning and the zoom is a real boon. Plus my slr attaches to the eyeball end & no focus issues. Great service to  (08/08/2020) Ian B - Cornwall

  Excellent zoom lens  Bought this for my Edge 8 and the quality is excellent. Really well made and feels very robust. Viewing is great and being able to use one lens without the need to keep changing lenses adds to the enjoyment particularly when coupled with excellent Basher optics. Harrison's helpful and fast delivery.  (13/07/2020) IB - Somerset

  Versatile eyepiece  Great service from Harrison Telescopes, with quick response to email question and next day delivery. I bought this to help me choose which eyepieces I might want to go with my new scope, but I was impressed with the view and might just get the barlow and call it a day. Feels like quality kit.   (12/10/2018) Paul - Kent

  Really pleased with this eyepiece  High quality item and simple to use. No more faffing around with individual eyepieces. Last night we were gazing in awe at the M13 globular cluster with it. Zoom in, zoom out. Epic. Great sharpness with 200p Newtonian. Moon also awesome. Jupiter great. We are not expert, but works very well for us   (21/07/2018) Paul T - West Yorks