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 DeLite™ EYEPIECE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Tele Vue DeLite eyepiece. Each DeLite
model features 20mm of eye relief along with a 62° apparent field. The eyeguard housing is made of two
pieces. To loosen and move it, grasp a
Based on our Delos design experience, we were able to keep the grip ring with each hand and twist the
size and weight down, while achieving the best sharpness, linearity lower grip ring to the left. When the eye-
guard is sufficiently loose you can slide
(freedom from pincushion distortion) and ghost suppression over the it up the barrel. To tighten, again grasp
both grip rings and twist the lower por-
entire field for any speed (f/#) telescope. tion of the eyeguard housing to the right.
Your new DeLite eyepiece is designed for optimum viewing
whether or not you wear eyeglasses. Our unique, new, adjustable,
locking eyeguard housing allows for full eye relief for eyeglass wearers
in the down position. Pulling the housing up will permit setting of the
eyeguard height allowing for an ideal match between your eye and
telescope pupils. With this much eye relief available, it is important
to learn your own optimum position.
If you don’t wear eyeglasses, start with the eyeguard housing
pulled out all the way. To do so, grasp the upper rubber grip ring with
one hand. With the other hand, grasp the lower grip and rotate to the *
left to loosen the assembly. Slide the eyeguard to the fully extended *
position. While looking through the eyepiece, slide the eyeguard
down the barrel until you just see the full field with your peripheral
vision. Note your eyeguard height using the green indicator lines
engraved on the inner barrel. You may leave the eyeguard loose or
lock its position by again grasping the grip rings in each hand and
this time rotating the lower grip ring to the right. You will also find that
this system minimizes extraneous outside light, giving you the highest
* *unscrewing
Be careful toavoid
thelower
contrast for those “faint fuzzies”. The generous 20mm of eye relief barrel section when
rotating the eyeguard
also minimizes eye lens fogging due to eye moisture in cold weather. housing.
This eyepiece is ideal for using the Tele Vue DIOPTRX™ to com-
pensate for eyesight astigmatism. See reverse of page for details.
DeLite effective field stop diameters:

DeLite EFS (mm) DeLite EFS (mm) DeLite EFS (mm)

18.2mm 19.1 11mm 11.7 5mm 5.3
15mm 16.0 9mm 9.6 4mm 4.3
13mm 13.8 7mm 7.5 3mm 3.2

To determine the true field in degrees for an eyepiece on any given

telescope, simply divide the field stop diameter of the eyepiece by the
focal length of the telescope (in mm) and multiply the result by 57.3
degrees (a radian).

Proper Eyeguard Positioning

Your eye pupil positioned too
far in or too far out will cause
edge darkening & field loss.

Center Field
Eyelens
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 This Eyepiece Accepts DIOPTRX™
Your telescope's focuser is used to compensate for your near- or far-sightedness; DIOPTRX™ compensates for your
astigmatism. These units attach and lock onto the tops of over twenty long eye-relief Tele Vue eyepieces to
achieve the sharpest full-field viewing possible. DIOPTRX™ models are available in ¼ to 3½ diopter and are
rotatable for tuning to the best orientation. Simply choose the DIOPTRX™ model that matches your eyeglass
prescription for astigmatism. All lenses are multi-coated glass in anodized aluminum housings with rubber
eyeguards.
Benefits of using Dioptrx over eyeglasses
1. You're more likely to see a sharper, higher contrast image, because:
A. The Dioptrx is always completely aligned to the eyepiece optics, eliminating aberrations from a
decentered mismatch of eyeglass power and astigmatic axis.
B. Dioptrx can be rotated to exactly compensate for the astigmatic axis angle in real time, since both head angle
and age can vary your eyesight astigmatic angle.
C. Dioptrx likely has better multi-coatings than eyeglasses, and certainly is better in transmission and reflection
reduction than uncoated eyeglass.
D. Dioptrx is more likely to be cleaner than eyeglasses, which may have scratches and smudges from constant
use and wear and tear.
E. Dioptrx allows seeing your normal maximum contrast that eyeglasses can diminish (remove your eyeglasses
and see how contrast improves in normal vision).
2. You're more likely to see the full field in 100° Ethos eyepieces because your eyeglasses are more limiting in
"effective eye-relief".
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SFA-0001 This Eyepiece Accepts FONEMATE

If you need a convenient way to take still, video, or timelapse images through an eyepiece, use our FoneMate™
smartphone adapter. It securely clamps to compatible Tele Vue eyepieces. Smartphones as
big as the Galaxy Note 4 can be fitted to the FoneMate™.

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 VIP-2010 VISUAL-IMAGING PARACORR TYPE-2
Newtonian/Dobsonian telescopes can benefit from using a Tele Vue Paracorr (Parabola Corrector) to eliminate coma in the
image. Coma is the effect that makes off-center stars appear like little comets (it becomes more apparent as stars
move closer to the edge of the field). While a Newtonian/Dobsonian telescope will benefit from the use of Para-
corr, those faster than f/5.0 will see the greatest results. Stars at the edge of the field will improve so dra-
matically, that when using top-notch Tele Vue eyepieces an object will be equally sharp anywhere in the
field. It also prevents faint stars from disappearing at the edge of the eyepiece field. This is not only aes-
thetically pleasing, but it also greatly reduces the need to constantly nudge the scope to keep the object
centered in the “sweet spot.” Just insert Paracorr into your 2" focuser like a 2" Barlow (it has a 15% [1.15x]
magnification factor) and add Tele Vue eyepieces to suit your needs. It’s a recipe for perfection when
combined with Tele Vue eyepieces.
The Paracorr Type-2 allows an f/3 parabolic mirror to perform like an f/12 without it. This permits
development of a new generation of larger ladderless Dobs, with bigger, sharper fields than ever before.
Indeed, it's already been successfully applied by Mike Lockwood to his 20" f/3 and 14.5" f/2.55!
This model Paracorr is dual function: the tunable top permits positioning all Tele Vue eyepieces for
optimum performance (see eyepiece position chart on the other side), and the optical assembly can be
removed for use in an imaging system with DSLR or CCD cameras along with Tele Vue Imaging System accessories.

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This Eyepiece Accepts BANDMATE™ Filters

Adding Bandmate filters to your eyepiece make nebulae "pop-out" in the field. Bandmate does this by passing select
wavelengths of light and blocking other to darken the sky and increase contrast. Several filters are
available for 2" and 1¼" barrel eyepieces.
• Bandmate Nebustar is a a unique narrowband filter design specifically for Tele Vue as a general-
purpose nebula filter for scopes of any size. Unlike other ultra-high constrast (UHC) designs,
Nebustar blocks red wavelengths normally passed by typical UHC filters. The design eliminates
star bloat to produce sharper, more natural looking stars along with enhanced nebulosity.
• Bandmate OIII filter enhances planetary nebulae and supernovae remnants.
• Bandmate Hβ brings out the hydrogen-beta emission lines found in hydrogen emitting nebulae.

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 Choosing Your Eyepieces by Al Nagler
CEO, Tele Vue Optics, Inc

MAGNIFICATION
Eyepieces determine your telescope’s magnification.
Magnification = telescope focal length ÷ eyepiece focal length
TRUE FIELD OF VIEW
Eyepieces also determine the true field you see in the sky. To calculate the true field of view that you will see (in degrees):
True field of view = (eyepiece field stop diameter ÷ telescope focal length) x 57.3
THE FIELD STOP AND APPARENT FIELD OF VIEW
The field stop is the metal ring inside the eyepiece barrel that limits the field size. It’s projected by the eyepiece so that it appears
as a circle out in space when you look through the eyepiece. The angular diameter of this circle is called the apparent field of view
(AFOV) and is a fixed property for each eyepiece design. For example, Plössl and Nagler Zoom eyepieces have an AFOV of 50º,
Panoptics have 68º, Delos have 72º, Naglers have 82º, Ethos have 100º and the Ethos-SX eyepiece has 110º.
LOW-TO-MEDIUM POWER VIEWING
For low-power viewing of large objects, or to use your telescope as a low-power finder, use an eyepiece that delivers close to the
maximum possible true field of view (note that for 1.25" eyepieces, the maximum field stop diameter is 27mm; for 2" eyepieces, it’s
46mm). Then add eyepieces covering uniform increments in smaller field stops. For example, if your widest field eyepiece has a
40mm diameter field stop and you choose a decreasing increment diameter factor of 2 (which results in a 4x decrease in area size),
you’ll end up with eyepieces having field stop diameters of approximately 40mm, 20mm and 10mm. To further fill in with
incremental steps, add eyepieces with approximate field stop diameters of 28mm and 14mm. Of course, avoid duplicating focal
lengths. For example, if you use a 31mm Nagler (with a 42mm field stop diameter), you would not need a 32mm Plössl (with a
27mm field stop diameter).
In general, for each field stop size, choosing eyepieces with shorter focal lengths and larger apparent fields of view will allow you to
see more detail and fainter stars. In addition, you’ll have a smaller exit pupil to better match your eyesight.
EYEGLASSES AND EYE RELIEF
If you do not need eyeglasses to correct astigmatism, don’t use them when observing. If you wear
glasses to correct astigmatism, make sure they’re multi-coated, and try to choose eyepieces that
have at least 15mm to 20mm of eye relief, to minimize any field reduction (vignetting). However,
you will find that with small exit pupils such as 1mm or less, you probably will not need eyeglasses,
and can therefore use eyepieces with less eye relief. You can use DIOPTRX instead of eyeglasses
for best performance, with Tele Vue eyepieces that accept this accessory.
EXIT PUPIL
The exit pupil is the image of the objective that is formed by the eyepiece. It’s where you place your
eye to see the full field of view.
Exit pupil = eyepiece focal length ÷ telescope f/#
For reflecting telescopes, it’s best to avoid exit pupils larger than 7mm or smaller than 0.5mm. Refracting telescopes have no upper
limits on exit pupil sizes.
IMAGE AMPLIFIERS (Barlows and Powermates)
You can also choose a long focal length eyepiece with comfortable eye relief and use image amplifying lenses to increase power.
Tele Vue makes Barlows and Powermates (an improvement to the Barlow-type design) in magnification factors of 2x, 2.5x, 3x, 4x
and 5x.
PARACORR Type-2 (Parabola Corrector)
If you have a Newtonian or Dobsonian reflector that’s f/5.0 or faster, you should seriously consider using the Paracorr to eliminate
coma, so your full field eyepiece sharpness is not compromised. Paracorr also acts like a 1.15x image amplifier, so, for example, a
1000mm f/4.5 scope becomes an 1150mm f/5.2 scope. Adjust your eyepiece focal length choices accordingly. Paracorr Type-2 is
for scopes as fast as f/3.0.
HIGH-POWER VIEWING
Once you’ve selected an eyepiece set based on field stop sizes, calculate the magnifications produced with your scope. For
planetary or double star observing, you’ll want an eyepiece in at least the 150x range. For determining maximum power, a good
rule of thumb is to use no more than 60x per inch of aperture for scopes with apertures up to 6". Higher magnifications may still be
pleasing but will not likely reveal any additional detail. Realistically, the atmosphere will usually limit your planetary observing to a
maximum magnification of about 300x, no matter how large your telescope aperture.
Basically, you’ll be choosing low and medium power eyepieces by field stop increments to "frame" the subject, and high power
eyepieces by magnification increments (based on your scope’s aperture), to reach the optimum contrast and resolution for viewing
planets and double stars.
Check out www.televue.com for the following related articles: "Choosing Your Telescope's Magnification", “Eyepieces for Small
Dobs” and “Determining When To Use Eyeglasses”.
For more individual advice on specific applications, you can always call Tele Vue at 845-469-4551

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 TELE VUE EYEPIECE SPECIFICATIONS
Tele Vue recommends choosing low and medium power eyepieces in ratios of field stop diameters. For example, factors
of 1.4 or 2.0. When choosing higher power eyepieces, use ratios of magnification.

Focal Type Product Code Apparent Field Stop Dia. Eye Relief Dioptrx Pupil size in mm for various f/ratio telescopes
Length Field (deg) (mm) (mm) Ready f/4.5 f/5.2 f/7 f/10 f/14
(mm)
2" Eyepieces for Wide True Fields
55 Plössl EPL-55.0 50 46.0 38 Y 12.2 10.6 7.9 5.5 3.9
41 Panoptic EPO-41.0 68 46.0 27 Y 9.1 7.9 5.9 4.1 2.9
31 Nagler 5 EN5-31.0 82 42.0 19 Y 6.9 6.0 4.4 3.1 2.2
35 Panoptic EPO-35.0 68 38.7 24 Y 7.8 6.7 5.0 3.5 2.5
21 Ethos ETH-21.0 100 36.2 15 Y 4.7 4.0 3.0 2.1 1.5
22 Nagler 4 EN4-22.0 82 31.1 19 Y 4.9 4.2 3.1 2.2 1.6
27 Panoptic EPO-27.0 68 30.5 19 Y 6.0 5.2 3.9 2.7 1.9
17 Ethos ETH-17.0 100 29.6 15 Y 3.8 3.3 2.4 1.7 1.2
17 Nagler 4 EN4-17.0 82 24.3 17 Y 3.8 3.3 2.4 1.7 1.2
1¼" Eyepieces for Wide True Fields
40 Plössl EPL-40.0 43 27.0 28 Y 8.9 7.7 5.7 4.0 2.9
32 Plössl EPL-32.0 50 27.0 22 Y 7.1 6.2 4.6 3.2 2.3
24 Panoptic EPO-24.0 68 27.0 15 Y* 5.3 4.6 3.4 2.4 1.7
13 Ethos ETH-13.0 100 22.3 15 Y 2.9 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.9
16 Nagler 5 EN5-16.0 82 22.1 10 N 3.6 3.1 2.3 1.6 1.1
19 Panoptic EPO-19.0 68 21.3 13 Y* 4.2 3.7 2.7 1.9 1.4
25 Plössl EAP-25.0 50 21.2 17 N 5.6 4.8 3.6 2.5 1.8
17.3 Delos EDL-17.3 72 21.2 20 Y 3.8 3.3 2.5 1.7 1.2
18.2 DeLite EDE-18.2 62 19.1 20 Y 4.0 3.5 2.6 1.8 1.3
10 Ethos ETH-10.0 100 17.7 15 Y 2.2 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.7
13 Nagler 6 EN6-13.0 82 17.6 12 Y* 2.9 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.9
14 Delos EDL-14.0 72 17.3 20 Y 3.1 2.7 2.0 1.4 1.0
20 Plössl EAP-20.0 50 17.1 14 N 4.4 3.8 2.9 2.0 1.4
11 Apollo EAL-11.0 85 16.2 18 Y 2.4 2.1 1.6 1.1 0.8
15 DeLite EDE-15.0 62 16.0 20 Y 3.3 2.9 2.1 1.5 1.1
1¼" Eyepieces for Medium Powers
12 Delos EDL-12.0 72 15.0 20 Y 2.7 2.3 1.7 1.2 0.9
13 DeLite EDE-13.0 62 13.8 20 Y 2.9 2.5 1.9 1.3 0.9
10 Delos EDL-10.0 72 12.7 20 Y 2.2 1.9 1.4 1.0 0.7
15 Plössl EAP-15.0 50 12.6 10 N 3.3 2.9 2.1 1.5 1.1
9 Nagler 6 EN6-09.0 82 12.4 12 Y* 2.0 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.6
11 DeLite EDE-11.0 62 11.7 20 Y 2.4 2.1 1.6 1.1 0.8
9 DeLite EDE-09.0 62 9.6 20 Y 2.0 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.6
11 Plössl EAP-11.0 50 9.1 8 N 2.4 2.1 1.6 1.1 0.8
1¼" Eyepieces for Higher Powers
8 Ethos ETH-08.0 100 13.9 15 Y 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6
6 Ethos ETH-06.0 100 10.4 15 Y 1.3 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.4
8 Delos EDL-08.0 72 9.9 20 Y 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6
7 Nagler 6 EN6-07.0 82 9.7 12 Y* 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.5
4.7 Ethos SX ETH-04.7 110 8.9 15 Y 1.0 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.3
6 Delos EDL-06.0 72 7.6 20 Y 1.3 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.4
7 DeLite EDE-07.0 62 7.5 20 Y 1.6 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.5
3.7 Ethos SX ETH-03.7 110 7.0 15 Y 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.3
5 Nagler 6 EN6-05.0 82 7.0 12 Y* 1.1 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.4
8 Plössl EAP-08.0 50 6.5 6 N 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.8 0.6
4.5 Delos EDL-04.5 72 5.6 20 Y 1.0 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.3
5 DeLite EDE-05.0 62 5.3 20 Y 1.1 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.4
3.5 Nagler 6 EN6-03.5 82 4.8 12 Y* 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.3
3.5 Delos EDL-03.5 72 4.4 20 Y 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.3
4 DeLite EDE-04.0 62 4.3 20 Y 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.3
3 DeLite EDE-03.0 62 3.2 20 Y 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2
1¼" Zoom Eyepieces for Medium and Higher Powers
6-3 Nagler Zoom ENZ-0306 50 5.1-2.6 10 N 1.3-0.7 1.2-0.6 0.9-0.4 0.6-0.3 0.4-0.2

NOTE: True Field in degrees = (Field Stop dia./Telescope Focal Length) X 57.3° *Indicates additional Dioptrx Adapter required
As of January 2012, all Tele Vue eyepieces have a limited lifetime warranty.

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