Choosing an Eyepiece - Step by Step
1. Introduction
Reprinted here in its entirety is Al Nagler's Choosing an Eyepiece - Step by Step article from Eyepiece: Journal of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. It was originally serialized in the May and June 2014 issues and appears here with permission and courtesy of the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York (aaa.org) and Al Nagler.
Many of us have met Al Nagler, founder of Tele Vue Optics, avid international supporter of amateur astronomy, and a friend to AAA. Born and raised in the Bronx, his path in life took him to the forefront of space exploration, developing the optics for visual simulators for the Gemini and Apollo programs. His work allowed famed astronauts like Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell, Frank Borman, and so many others