· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Eyepieces Previous   Index   Next   Flat   AlienFirstClass professor emeritus Reged: 02/13/09 Posts: 742 Re: Why aren't eyepieces lighter?       07/01/09 05:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   Glass is glass..I understand that. But take a look at your large heavy eyepieces..there are plenty of areas where weight could be saved. Does anyone use carbon fiber in their eyepieces? Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Why aren't eyepieces lighter? 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