Tele Vue 15mm Plossl 1.25" Eyepiece

Enhance your astronomical viewing experience with the Tele Vue Plossl 15mm Eyepiece, a testament to Al Nagler's renowned design expertise, tailored for the discerning yet budget-conscious astronomer. This high-quality eyepiece offers a harmonious balance of performance and affordability, making it an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned stargazers.Crafted for optimal clarity, the Tele Vue Plossl 15mm Eyepiece boasts a generous 50-degree apparent field of view, allowing for expansive vistas of the night sky. The precision-engineered optics feature a 4-element/2-group lens configuration with high-index glass, meticulously designed to reduce diffraction and maintain sharp, on-axis light transmission. This design effectively curtails astigmatism and edge-aberrations, ensuring crisp and clear images across the entire field.The eyepiece's fully multi-coated optics are complemented by blackened lens edges and anti-reflection threads, which work in concert to maximize contrast and light throughput while minimizing any potential light loss. These features are crucial for astronomers seeking to discern subtle details and contrasts in celestial objects.Comfort is paramount during long observation sessions, and the Tele Vue Plossl 15mm Eyepiece addresses this with a considerate 10mm eye relief. This design feature enables users to maintain a comfortable viewing distance, reducing the likelihood of eyepiece lens contact that can cause vibrations and disrupt the celestial spectacle.Versatile and reliable, this eyepiece is well-suited for a variety of telescopes, particularly excelling with fast-focal ratio optical tube assemblies (OTAs). The inclusion of a fold-down rubber eyecup adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing for easy adjustment to suit individual preferences.The durable 1.25-inch barrel ensures compatibility with the most commonly used focusers and accessories, making this eyepiece a versatile addition to any astronomer's toolkit. Whether you're captivated by the intricate surface of planets or the distant glow of nebulae, the Tele Vue Plossl 15mm Eyepiece is an affordable, yet uncompromising choice for enhancing your celestial observations.