Eyepieces: The self-print kit includes two eyepieces, currently the Svbony 23mm 62 degree aspheric eyepiece. This is a very basic starter eyepiece that provides 10x magnification at 5mm exit pupil. We recommend reviewing the “Eyepieces” lesson in the Gather section of the Magic course for a full discussion of eyepiece choices.

Optics: The optics kit provides f/4.5 (225mm focal length) objective lenses with pre-blackened edges and 50mm mirrors guaranteed 1/4 wave PV or better. This provides a maximum magnification of 75x using 3mm eyepieces.

Tripod: The full kit does not include a tripod. See the “Tripod” lesson in the Gather section of the Magic course.

Laser: We do not currently offer the optional laser module as part of the kit. If you’d like to build the laser, you will need:

• 1 Quarton Laser Module VLM-520-73 LPA (LPA is critical)

• 1 CR2 Battery

• Thin Wire Stripper (DOWELL 22-30 AWG Wire Stripper)

• Electrical Tape

Tools and Supplies: You will still need some common tools and supplies beyond what is supplied in the kit.

• Hobby Knife (Fiskars Heavy Duty Detail Knife)

• Snips (Hakko-CHP-170)

• Nitrile Gloves

• Eye Protection (For kids, goggles)

• Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol 70%+

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Scissors

• Paper Towels

• Ruler

• Marker