Taking performance inspiration from the venerable Nagler series, then combining the optical design properties of both an eyepiece and Barlow, the Tele Vue Panoptic 24mm Wide-Angle Eyepiece has a 6-element/4-group lens configuration that produces a generous 68° field view and improved edge-of-field performance, while minimizing size and weight. Unlike Tele Vue EPO eyepieces, this model has a smooth barrel with no safety undercut.
This eyepiece produces moderate-to-low magnification making it ideal for most lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation needs. It is outfitted with fully multicoated optics to maximize light transmission, color rendition, and contrast, with blackened lens elements that limit internal light loss and diffraction. Its comfortable 15mm eye relief provides room between the lens and your eye to prevent accidental contact that can interfere with views. This model has a 1.25" barrel diameter for compatibility with the most popular sizes of drawtubes and accessories, and a textured rubberized grip for sure handling.