Tele Vue 2" Plossl Eyepiece - 55mm
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The Tele Vue 55mm focal length has the largest true field possible for 2" eyepiece holders - 3 times the true field area of any 1.25" eyepiece. The focal plane is placed at the end of the barrel to minimize vignetting. Performance with Schmidt-Cassegrains is remarkable since it avoids the image degradation and severe vignetting which occurs when using telecompressors. Long eye-relief and unique adjustable eyeguard for eyeglass wearers.
Since TeleVue introduced their Plossls in 1980, they have won praise and patents, including a patent in Japan. Tele Vue Plossls, designed by Al Nagler, have been a recognized benchmark of performance and value in the class of 50° apparent field of view eyepieces. While the Plossls may be Tele Vue's least expensive eyepiece line, they still enjoy the same care and attention to detail as their most expensive. While it's easy for other manufacturers to vie for the lowest price, Tele Vue continues to believe that quality, performance and consistency will ultimately reward you with the most value for your dollar.
Diffraction limited "on-axis" performance is a given. Using more expensive high-index glasses to reduce astigmatism and lateral color at the field's edge, Tele Vue Plossls deliver sharper images than any other brand of 4 or 5 element Plossls or Orthoscopic designs. The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plossls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast. Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.
For a bit more than generic brands, you can own genuine Tele Vue Plossls
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
The Tele Vue 55mm focal length has the largest true field possible for 2" eyepiece holders - 3 times the true field area of any 1.25" eyepiece. The focal plane is placed at the end of the barrel to minimize vignetting. Performance with Schmidt-Cassegrains is remarkable since it avoids the image degradation and severe vignetting which occurs when using telecompressors. Long eye-relief and unique adjustable eyeguard for eyeglass wearers.
Since TeleVue introduced their Plossls in 1980, they have won praise and patents, including a patent in Japan. Tele Vue Plossls, designed by Al Nagler, have been a recognized benchmark of performance and value in the class of 50° apparent field of view eyepieces. While the Plossls may be Tele Vue's least expensive eyepiece line, they still enjoy the same care and attention to detail as their most expensive. While it's easy for other manufacturers to vie for the lowest price, Tele Vue continues to believe that quality, performance and consistency will ultimately reward you with the most value for your dollar.
Diffraction limited "on-axis" performance is a given. Using more expensive high-index glasses to reduce astigmatism and lateral color at the field's edge, Tele Vue Plossls deliver sharper images than any other brand of 4 or 5 element Plossls or Orthoscopic designs. The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plossls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast. Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.
For a bit more than generic brands, you can own genuine Tele Vue Plossls
| Manufacturer | Tele Vue |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece Series | Plossl |
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Barrel Size | 2" (50.8mm) |
| Apparent Field of View (Mfg Specified) | 50° |
| Eye Relief (Designed) | 38mm |
| Filter Threads | Standard 2" Filter Thread (M48 x 0.75) |
| Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Lens Groups | 2 |
| Blackened Lens Edges | Yes |
| Barrel Type | With safety undercut |
| Protective Storage Container Included | No |
| Protective Plastic Storage Container Size (Sold Separately) | Agena 65x120mm |
| Optical Design | Plossl |
| Maximum Width | 1.6" (40.6mm) |
| Field Stop Diameter | 46.0mm |
| Parfocal | No |
| Rubber Eye Guard | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Weight | 18.1 oz |
| Misc. Information | - Suitable for use with Tele Vue Dioptrx / digiscoping |
The Tele Vue 55mm focal length has the largest true field possible for 2" eyepiece holders - 3 times the true field area of any 1.25" eyepiece. The focal plane is placed at the end of the barrel to minimize vignetting. Performance with Schmidt-Cassegrains is remarkable since it avoids the image degradation and severe vignetting which occurs when using telecompressors. Long eye-relief and unique adjustable eyeguard for eyeglass wearers.
Since TeleVue introduced their Plossls in 1980, they have won praise and patents, including a patent in Japan. Tele Vue Plossls, designed by Al Nagler, have been a recognized benchmark of performance and value in the class of 50° apparent field of view eyepieces. While the Plossls may be Tele Vue's least expensive eyepiece line, they still enjoy the same care and attention to detail as their most expensive. While it's easy for other manufacturers to vie for the lowest price, Tele Vue continues to believe that quality, performance and consistency will ultimately reward you with the most value for your dollar.
Diffraction limited "on-axis" performance is a given. Using more expensive high-index glasses to reduce astigmatism and lateral color at the field's edge, Tele Vue Plossls deliver sharper images than any other brand of 4 or 5 element Plossls or Orthoscopic designs. The faster the focal ratio of your telescope, the greater your visual reward for using Tele Vue eyepieces. Tele Vue Plossls feature full multicoatings for greatest light transmission and contrast. Blackened lens edges and internal anti-reflection threads tweak the last bit of contrast for maximum image detail. The sharper field focuses faint star light into perceptible points and allows those with undriven mounts to gaze longer before repositioning the image.
For a bit more than generic brands, you can own genuine Tele Vue Plossls
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: Taiwan
| Manufacturer | Tele Vue |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece Series | Plossl |
| Focal Length | 55mm |
| Barrel Size | 2" (50.8mm) |
| Apparent Field of View (Mfg Specified) | 50° |
| Eye Relief (Designed) | 38mm |
| Filter Threads | Standard 2" Filter Thread (M48 x 0.75) |
| Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Lens Groups | 2 |
| Blackened Lens Edges | Yes |
| Barrel Type | With safety undercut |
| Protective Storage Container Included | No |
| Protective Plastic Storage Container Size (Sold Separately) | Agena 65x120mm |
| Optical Design | Plossl |
| Maximum Width | 1.6" (40.6mm) |
| Field Stop Diameter | 46.0mm |
| Parfocal | No |
| Rubber Eye Guard | Yes |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Weight | 18.1 oz |
| Misc. Information | - Suitable for use with Tele Vue Dioptrx / digiscoping |
Tele Vue 2" Plossl Eyepiece - 55mm