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Tele Vue 1.25" 5x Powermate # PMT-5126
| Brand | TeleVue |
| Part Number | PMT-5126 |
| Availability | available |
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Manufacturer Description
Concept:
"While Barlows are powerful tools, the negative element defining them also limits their ability. The simple negative element Barlow increases eyepiece eye-relief. With short focal length eyepieces the effect is negligible. However, on long focal length eyepieces the exit pupil position moves well beyond the designer's intended position, resulting in vignetting with many eyepieces. This is why "Shorty" Barlows in particular, with their strong negative element often vignette and degrade long focus eyepieces. My 4-element form picks up where the Barlow concept can go no further. Powermate is a technically universal solution, using a positive field lens to redirect field rays. The result is an exit pupil that stays where the eyepiece designer intended. With freedom from aberrations, greater magnification potential, and compact size, I hope you'll agree Powermate raises the standard for image amplification." - Al Nagler
Pump up the power with Tele Vue Powermates. Powermates are ideally compatible with all eyepiece types, are optically "invisible" in the image, and are the best choice for photography when you want a larger image scale. They truly go where no Barlow has gone before.
Of course, Tele Vue touches such as full multi-coating, captive lock screw with brass clamp ring, complete baffling, and 100% quality control at f/4 ensure your satisfaction.
Tele Vue 1.25" Powermate in 5x Magnification
This 5x Powermate stands less than 3" out of your focuser and is parfocal in 1.25" diagonals and prisms. For this reason, this is highly recommended over standard Barlows for 1.25" refractors such as the Tele Vue-60. Weight = 0.40 lbs.
In addition to full multi-coating, Powermates include other Tele Vue special touches such as safety undercuts where practical on the chrome barrel, captive lock screws that can't fall out, and filter threads. Their 100% QC program at f/4 insures that Powermates will add dramatic power (and NOTHING ELSE) to your favorite eyepieces.
Reviews
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Oct 9, 2015
When you need a little more magnification.
Pros:Strong Construction,Compact,Accurate,Easy to Use,Quality Lenses
Cons: Comments:I use this for solar imaging. It converts my 540 and 560 FL mm scopes to 2700 and 2800 mm EFL.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? YesThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Mar 28, 2014Perfect optics
Pros:Quality Lenses,Televue That's All,Easy to Use,Strong Construction,Better Than A Barlow,Non Marring Clamp,Doubles Your Collection,Accurate,Compact
Cons:High Price
Comments:This is a TeleVue Powermate. Need anything more be said?
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Typical top quality optics that have made TeleVue the reference brand that has become the standard by which astronomy products are measured by the discerning amateur astronomer.This review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jul 27, 2013Tele Vue 1.25" 5x Powermate
Pros:Accurate,Quality Lenses
Cons: Comments:TeleVue Powermate really is nice piece that all astronomer amateur needs to get one. Specially indicate to astophotografy uses.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? NoThis review was provided courtesy of AgenaAstro.com
Jun 30, 2007Ultra high power and Excellent performance
Pros:High power, great quality and performance
Cons:Pricey
Comments:This is the perfect "barlow" for my F8 scope, Burgess binoviewer, and Agena AstroProducts SWA 20mm eyepieces. The views of the planets and moon are incredible and extremely detailed in spite of the high magnification. The Powermates really add no distortion at all even at such high powers. Not many 5x barlows are available, but the general consensus of others is that the Powermates do perform better than true barlows. However, they are a bit pricey. Then again, I still have to prefer the Powermate to other brands in spite of the price.
Bottom Line: Would you recommend this item? Yes
Highly recommended if you are into high-power lunar and planetary observing while using a relatively low power eyepiece. Also great for high-power photography planetary photography using a webcam. The Powermates are not as long as other high-power barlows, although they do weight a good bit, but it is not too bad.Sort by
