{"product_id":"tele-vue-delite-5mm-62-eyepiece","title":"Tele Vue DeLite 5mm 62° Eyepiece - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5mm Focal Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e62° Apparent Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.25\" Barrel Diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20mm Eye Relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5.3mm Field Stop\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\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eTele Vue DeLite 5mm 62° Eyepiece - 1.25\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 5mm 62° Eyepiece is engineered as a compact, high-contrast alternative to the Delos series, optimized for high-magnification lunar and planetary observation. It utilizes advanced glass types and multi-coatings to maintain a neutral color balance and minimize light scatter on bright targets. By constraining the apparent field to 62°, the design reduces the risk of spherical aberration of the exit pupil (SAEP), improving eye placement stability compared to wider-angle optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e20mm Eye Relief and Mechanical Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 20mm eye relief and sliding, locking eyeguard facilitate precise eye positioning for both eyeglass wearers and those without. This mechanical system allows the observer to lock the eyeguard at the exact height required to eliminate blackouts while shielding against stray light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDioptrx Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.25-inch barrel and top housing are designed to accept the Tele Vue Dioptrx astigmatism corrector, allowing observers to bypass eyeglasses for maximum visual acuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParfocal Group B:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 5mm focal length is parfocal with Tele Vue 1.25-inch Plössls and Panoptics, reducing the need for refocusing when swapping focal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHigh-Power Performance in f\/5 to f\/10 Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn an 8-inch f\/10 SCT, the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm produces 406× magnification, suitable for resolving fine craterlet detail in Clavius or the Cassini Division of Saturn during nights of stable seeing. In a 4-inch f\/7 refractor, it yields 140× with a 0.7mm exit pupil, providing sufficient image brightness for identifying the Galilean moons' transits across Jupiter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Exit Pupil Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5mm focal length creates a 1.0mm exit pupil in an f\/5 Newtonian, a common threshold for balancing resolution and contrast on double stars like Albireo (Beta Cygni).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eOperational Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 5mm occupies a specific niche between the wider Delos series and traditional high-resolution monocentric or orthoscopic designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Tele Vue 5mm Delos:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DeLite is approximately 30% lighter and physically smaller, though it offers a 62° field versus the 72° field of the Delos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Tele Vue 5mm Nagler Type 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DeLite provides significantly longer eye relief (20mm vs 12mm), which reduces eyelash oil transfer to the lens during extended high-power sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm compatible with Dioptrx?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes, the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm features a removable eyeguard that allows for the direct attachment of a Dioptrx astigmatism corrector. This is particularly beneficial for observers who require astigmatism correction but prefer to observe without wearing eyeglasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm compare to the 4.5mm Delos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 5mm is significantly lighter and smaller than the 4.5mm Delos while maintaining the same 20mm eye relief. The Delos offers a wider 72° apparent field, but the DeLite is often cited as being less \"finicky\" regarding eye placement during extended planetary sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm work well for planetary viewing in a fast f\/5 telescope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn an f\/5 system, the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm produces a 1.0mm exit pupil, which is a common \"sweet spot\" for balancing image brightness and magnification on planets. The eyepiece is designed to handle fast light cones, maintaining sharpness and contrast on targets like Saturn and Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Tele Vue DeLite 5mm with a Barlow lens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 5mm performs predictably when paired with Tele Vue Barlows or Powermates, effectively doubling or tripling the magnification without reducing the 20mm eye relief. This is a common method to reach extremely high powers for splitting double stars like Albireo when seeing conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApparent Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Stop Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 mm\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 oz (213 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParfocal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"DeLite 5mm Eyepiece\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele-Vue-Delite-5mm-Eyepiece-1.jpg?v=1776301479\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDeLite 5mm Eyepiece\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 alt=\"Dust Cap Top\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/TeleVue-2inch-Dustcap.jpg?v=1774403118\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDust Cap (Top)\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 alt=\"1.25-inch Dust Cap\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele-Vue-Dust-Cap-1-25inch-Bottom.jpg?v=1776216395\" class=\"DAV-img-box\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDust Cap (Bottom)\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\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele-Vue-DeLite-Manual.pdf?v=1776216181\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n            \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\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/televue-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeleVue 5-Year Limited Warranty for Telescopes and Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51174901842205,"sku":"TV-EDE-05.0","price":427.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Tele-Vue-Delite-5mm-Eyepiece-1.jpg?v=1776301479","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/tele-vue-delite-5mm-62-eyepiece","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}