{"product_id":"tele-vue-5x-powermate-1-25-inch","title":"Tele Vue 5x Powermate - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnification Factor: 5x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel Size: 1.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical Design: 4-Element Telecentric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.5 lbs \/ 227g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Height: 3.1\" \/ 79mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Ring Adapter Ready: Yes (Model PMT-5126)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReach the Solar System's Most Elusive Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue 5x Powermate - 1.25\" is a high-magnification visual and imaging accessory that functions as a compact, four-element telecentric amplifier. It delivers a five-fold increase in magnification with optical performance that a standard Barlow lens cannot match, making it the definitive choice for serious planetary, lunar, and double-star observers who require maximum power and image fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Smarter Approach to High-Power Astronomy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional Barlow lens works by diverging the light cone from the objective, which introduces optical aberrations, particularly with fast f\/ratio telescopes. The Powermate's innovative 4-element telecentric design functions differently. It re-images the focal plane with parallel exiting rays, which means the eyepiece performs as if it were simply viewing a much larger, longer focal length telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telecentric correction results in a view that is sharply focused across the entire field, free of the edge-of-field astigmatism and induced field curvature that can soften the image in a simple Barlow. For you, the observer, this means pinpoint stars to the edge of the field and a consistently sharp planetary disk, even in fast Newtonians or apochromatic refractors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Critical Planetary Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5x Powermate is an essential tool for high-resolution planetary imaging. Its telecentric output ensures that the focal plane is flat and the image scale remains constant, regardless of the camera's sensor position. This makes it a preferred choice over Barlows for achieving the large image scales needed to resolve fine details on Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars with modern CMOS cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical housing is designed to unthread from the barrel, allowing direct connection to a camera via a dedicated Powermate T-Ring Adapter. This rigid, threaded connection eliminates any potential for flexure or tilt that can occur with standard nosepiece setups, preserving the alignment critical for capturing sharp, high-contrast images of subtle planetary features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Experience at 5x Magnification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis level of magnification demands steady atmospheric seeing, but when conditions permit, the results are transformative. With a modest telescope like an 8-inch SCT and a 20mm Plössl eyepiece, the 5x Powermate yields 500x. On a good night, Jupiter's Galilean moons resolve from star-like points into distinct, tiny orbs. The Great Red Spot reveals its intricate, swirling texture, and you can trace the subtle festoons and eddies within the equatorial belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Saturn, the Cassini Division becomes a sharp, black gap rather than a faint pencil line. You may even glimpse the much harder Encke Gap in the outer A ring. This is the Powermate's core function: it pushes your telescope to its absolute resolution limit, revealing details that are simply inaccessible at lower powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParfocal and Mechanically Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTele Vue has engineered the Powermate to be nearly parfocal. When you insert it into your diagonal, your eyepiece will require minimal refocusing. This practical feature makes it easy to switch between low-power finding views and high-power detailed views without losing your target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical construction reflects Tele Vue's commitment to quality. The chromed barrel features a safety undercut to prevent it from accidentally slipping out of the focuser, while a non-marring brass clamp ring secures your eyepiece without scratching its barrel. This ensures a secure, perfectly centered optical train every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Limitation: Atmospheric Seeing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary constraint for any high-power accessory is the Earth's atmosphere. At 5x magnification, even minor atmospheric turbulence will be amplified, causing the image to shimmer or \"boil.\" This is not a flaw in the Powermate; it is the reality of high-resolution observing. The 5x Powermate is a special-purpose tool, best reserved for those nights of excellent seeing when the air is steady and your telescope can deliver its best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Powermate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTele Vue offers a family of Powermates, and selecting the right one depends on your telescope and goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. 2.5x Powermate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.5x is a more versatile, all-purpose choice that works well on average nights. The 5x is a specialist's tool, designed to achieve the largest possible image scale for imaging or for visual use on the very best nights with long focal length telescopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. 4x Powermate (2\"):\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4x offers a similar magnification boost but in a 2-inch format, better suited for large, heavy 2-inch eyepieces. The 1.25\" 5x is lighter and designed for the smaller, shorter focal length eyepieces typically used for planetary viewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs a 5x Powermate better than a 5x Barlow lens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, optically it is. The Powermate's 4-element telecentric design corrects for aberrations that a simple 2-element Barlow lens cannot. This results in a sharper, flatter field of view, especially in fast telescopes, and it is a superior choice for planetary imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat's the best use for the 5x Powermate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt excels at high-resolution planetary and lunar imaging, where you need to achieve a large image scale to resolve very fine details. Visually, it is used for splitting tight double stars and for planetary observation on nights of exceptionally steady atmospheric seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the 5x Powermate work with my telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will work with any telescope that has a 1.25\" focuser. However, it provides very high magnification. For a telescope with a long focal length like an SCT or Maksutov, you will need eyepieces with longer focal lengths (e.g., 20mm to 25mm) to achieve a usable magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the image blurry when I use the 5x Powermate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt such high power, the image quality is almost always limited by atmospheric turbulence (\"seeing\"), not the optics. If the air is unsteady, the image will appear to shimmer or boil. The 5x Powermate is a specialized tool that requires calm atmospheric conditions to perform at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I attach a camera to the 5x Powermate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need the Tele Vue Powermate T-Ring Adapter (model PMT-5126). You unscrew the chrome barrel from the black optical housing and thread the adapter in its place. This allows you to securely attach a DSLR or dedicated astronomy camera via its T-ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV-PMT-5126\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-element telecentric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 lbs \/ 227 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (in focuser)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2\" \/ 56 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1\" \/ 79 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Barrel Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6\" \/ 41 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyepiece Holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass Clamp Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-Ring Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTele Vue PMT-5126 (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"DAV-img-box\" alt=\"Tele Vue 5x Powermate - 1.25 inch\" src=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eTele Vue 5x Powermate - 1.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"DAV-img-box\" alt=\"Tele Vue 1.25-inch Top Dust Cap\" src=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eTop Dust Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"DAV-img-box\" alt=\"Tele Vue 1.25-inch Bottom Dust Cap\" src=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eBottom Dust Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_5x_Powermate_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/tele-vue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223879975197,"sku":"TV-PMT-5126","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele_Vue_5x_Powermate_1.25in_1.jpg?v=1777515018","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-eu\/products\/tele-vue-5x-powermate-1-25-inch","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}