{"product_id":"televue-plossl-32mm-50-eyepiece","title":"TeleVue Plössl 32mm 50° Eyepiece - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32mm Focal Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50° Apparent Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" Diameter Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22mm Eye Relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27mm 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\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\u003eTeleVue Plössl 32mm 50° Eyepiece - 1.25\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TeleVue Plössl 32mm is widely considered the standard for low-power, wide-field observation in the 1.25-inch format. By utilizing the maximum 27mm field stop allowable by the barrel diameter, it provides the widest true field of view possible before transitioning to 2-inch accessories. Unlike longer focal length alternatives, the 32mm maintains a generous 50° apparent field, offering a more immersive experience without sacrificing sky coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to Al Nagler’s rigorous standards, this eyepiece is optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness and high contrast. It serves as the primary \"finder\" eyepiece for many observers, delivering bright, diffraction-limited images that reveal fine details in extended deep-sky objects.\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\u003eMaximizing the 1.25\" True Field\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn visual astronomy, the true field of view is governed by the field stop diameter. The TeleVue 32mm Plössl features a 27mm field stop, which is the mechanical limit of the 1.25\" barrel. While a 40mm Plössl shares this same field stop, the 32mm model is often preferred because it achieves the same true field of sky at a higher magnification. This results in a darker sky background and increased contrast, making it easier to resolve faint stars and subtle nebulosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor owners of Schmidt-Cassegrains (SCT) or Maksutov-Cassegrains, the 32mm Plössl is a vital component. It provides a balanced exit pupil that maximizes image brightness while maintaining enough magnification to identify small galaxies and planetary nebulae.\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\u003eAdvanced Optical Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeleVue Plössls are not generic mass-market optics. They utilize high-index glass and full multi-coatings to ensure exceptional light throughput and minimal internal reflections. The four-element design is a benchmark for purity, offering a neutral color rendition that is essential for critical planetary and lunar observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStray Light Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lens edges are blackened and the internal barrel features anti-reflection threads to eliminate \"ghosting\" and flare when bright objects like the Moon are just outside the field of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParfocal Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 32mm is parfocal with shorter focal length TeleVue Plössls (8mm through 25mm), allowing you to swap eyepieces during an observation session with minimal refocusing required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiffraction-Limited Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even in \"fast\" telescopes with focal ratios as low as f\/5, the 32mm Plössl maintains tight star points across the majority of the field, a feat many budget Plössls cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErgonomics and Binoviewer Optimization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 22mm of eye relief, the 32mm Plössl is highly accessible for all observers. The physical profile is slim and lightweight (6.2 oz), making it a top-tier choice for binoviewer applications where weight and interpupillary distance are critical factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDioptrx Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e This eyepiece is fully compatible with the Dioptrx astigmatism corrector. By attaching a Dioptrx lens, observers with astigmatism can experience the full optical potential of their telescope without the limitations of wearing eyeglasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber Eyeguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fold-down rubber eyeguard helps block peripheral light and provides a comfortable rest for the eye, aiding in the prevention of \"kidney-beaning\" or blackouts by ensuring proper eye positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrategic Comparison: 32mm vs. 40mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObservers often debate between the 32mm and 40mm Plössl. While both show the same true field of view:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 32mm Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher magnification leads to a darker sky background, which improves the visibility of deep-sky objects by increasing the contrast between the object and the sky. The 50° apparent field also feels less \"claustrophobic\" than the 43° field of the 40mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 40mm Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful primarily for very slow telescopes (f\/12 to f\/15) where a larger exit pupil is required to maintain image brightness, or for specific night vision and afocal imaging applications.\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\"\u003eDoes the 32mm Plössl show the same field of view as the 40mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both eyepieces utilize the maximum 27mm field stop allowable in a 1.25\" barrel. Consequently, they show the exact same amount of sky. The 32mm is generally preferred because it provides higher magnification and a wider 50° apparent field, which results in a more natural and high-contrast viewing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the 32mm Plössl a good choice for an f\/10 SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the best 1.25\" choices for an f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain. It produces a 3.2mm exit pupil, which is ideal for deep-sky observation, providing enough brightness for nebulae while maintaining a dark enough background to see faint stars clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I prevent \"blackouts\" or \"kidney-beaning\" with this eyepiece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the 32mm has a generous 22mm of eye relief, \"blackouts\" can occur if your eye is positioned too close to the lens. To fix this, ensure the rubber eyeguard is folded up and use it as a physical guide to keep your eye at the correct distance. If you wear glasses, you can fold the guard down to see the entire field comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy should I buy a TeleVue Plössl instead of a cheaper brand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneric Plössls often use lower-grade glass and simplified coatings that result in internal reflections and soft edges. TeleVue uses high-index glass and precision multi-coatings to ensure that the image remains sharp and high-contrast across the entire field, even in faster telescopes (f\/5 or f\/6) where cheaper designs typically fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this eyepiece suitable for use in a binoviewer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the 32mm Plössl is a favorite for binoviewing. Its narrow body allows for easy interpupillary adjustment, and its light weight prevents balance issues on the telescope. Using a pair of 32mm Plössls provides a stunning, high-contrast \"3D\" effect on lunar and deep-sky targets.\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\u003eModel #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPL-32.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 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\u003eApparent Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Stop Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.2 oz (176 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8\" (71 mm)\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 32mm Plössl Eyepiece\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/TeleVue-Plossl-32mm-Eyepiece-1.jpg?v=1775700239\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e32mm Plössl 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 class=\"DAV-img-box\" alt=\"Tele Vue Dust Cap (top)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/TeleVue-2inch-Dustcap.jpg?v=1774403118\"\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 class=\"DAV-img-box\" alt=\"Tele Vue 1.25-inch Dust Cap (bottom)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/TeleVue-1_25inch-Dustcap.jpg?v=1774403145\"\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\/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\/TeleVue-32mm-Plossl-Eyepiece-Manual.pdf?v=1775700261\" 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\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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51130595541277,"sku":"TV-EPL-32.0","price":246.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/TeleVue-Plossl-32mm-Eyepiece-1.jpg?v=1775700239","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/televue-plossl-32mm-50-eyepiece","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}