{"product_id":"tele-vue-delite-9mm-62-eyepiece-1-25","title":"Tele Vue DeLite 9mm 62° Eyepiece - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e9mm 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\u003e10.2mm 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 9mm 62° Eyepiece - 1.25\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is a high-magnification optic developed as a more compact and economical alternative to the Delos series while maintaining identical 20mm eye relief. Built on the optical heritage of the Ethos project, this 1.25-inch eyepiece provides high-contrast planetary and lunar views without the bulk of larger ultra-wide designs. It serves as a technically precise solution for observers who prioritize ergonomic comfort and Dioptrx compatibility during high-power observation.\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 Adjustable Locking Eyeguard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is engineered with a constant 20mm eye relief and a sliding mechanical housing to ensure consistent, comfortable eye placement for all observers. This long-relief design allows eyeglass wearers to maintain enough clearance to see the entire 62° field without contact between spectacles and the eyepiece. By locking the eyeguard at the specific height required for your eye's anatomy, you effectively eliminate the blackouts and \"kidney-beaning\" caused by improper eye positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding Locking Eyeguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a physical hard-stop to secure the optimal eye point for consistent viewing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDioptrx Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates directly with Tele Vue Dioptrx lenses to resolve eyesight astigmatism while maintaining the ergonomic benefits of long eye relief.\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\u003e10.2mm Field Stop and High-Power Resolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eWith a 10.2mm field stop, the Tele Vue DeLite 9mm is optimized for resolving fine details in lunar craters or planetary atmospheric bands. In a standard 8-inch f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain, this eyepiece produces 222x magnification with a 0.9mm exit pupil, a combination that favors high-resolution study while preserving background sky darkness. The 62° apparent field provides a 25% wider view than a standard Plössl, allowing for longer tracking times in non-motorized telescopes.\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\u003eOperational Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eObservers often evaluate the Tele Vue DeLite 9mm against shorter focal length designs based on eye relief and mechanical footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. 9mm Nagler Type 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nagler offers an 82° field but restricts eye relief to 12mm; the DeLite 9mm provides 20mm of eye relief for superior comfort for eyeglass wearers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. 10mm Delos:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the Delos offers a 72° field, the DeLite 9mm is significantly lighter and slimmer, making it more suitable for use in binoviewers or small travel refractors.\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\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy is the 9mm focal length in the DeLite series preferred for planetary resolution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9mm focal length sits at a sweet spot for many telescopes, providing high magnification that holds steady even in average atmospheric conditions. It delivers a crisp exit pupil that maximizes contrast on planetary belts and lunar shadows, making it a primary choice for discerning observers seeking fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the eye relief on the DeLite 9mm superior for comfort?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DeLite 9mm offers a generous 20mm of eye relief, which is significantly more than traditional planetary eyepieces like Plössls or Orthoscopics. This allows observers to see the entire field of view comfortably, even while wearing thick eyeglasses, preventing the eye fatigue often associated with high-power viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the 62-degree field of view improve the observing experience?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 62-degree apparent field of view is designed to be easily taken in at a single glance. This framing helps minimize distracting light scatter and allows the observer to concentrate on the target, providing a more immersive experience than narrow eyepieces without the daunting scale of ultra-wide designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the sliding eyeguard system function on the 9mm DeLite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eyepiece features a unique mechanical housing that allows the eyeguard to slide and lock into any position. This enables you to customize the height to match your eye's natural resting point, effectively eliminating blackouts and ensuring consistent eye positioning for every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the DeLite 9mm offer true color fidelity for deep-sky objects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its planetary prowess, the DeLite 9mm is prized for its color neutrality. It does not add any warm or cool tints to the image, which is essential for observing the subtle hues of double stars and the delicate structures of small planetary nebulae or bright galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 9mm DeLite compatible with standard 1.25-inch filters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the barrel of the 9mm DeLite is threaded to accept standard 1.25-inch astronomy filters. This allows for the seamless use of Moon filters, planetary color filters, or UHC filters to enhance contrast depending on your specific target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 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\u003e10.2 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          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