Tele Vue 5X Powermate - 1.25

Tele Vue 5X Powermate PMT-5126 – 1.25" High Magnification Image Amplifier

The Tele Vue 5X Powermate is a top-tier optical amplifier designed for exceptional performance in both visual and imaging applications. A perfect choice for eyeglass wearers, this compact yet powerful accessory works seamlessly with all 1.25" eyepieces and diagonals.

Key Features:

• High Magnification with Clarity: Delivers a true 5x amplification with virtually no image degradation or vignetting.
• Designed for Eyeglass Wearers: Maintains eye relief, making it a standout choice for observers with glasses.
• Precision Construction: Fully multi-coated optics, blackened lens edges, and internal anti-reflection threads maximize contrast and clarity.
• CCD & Film Ready: Ideal for long-focus imaging setups — replaces the need for complex eyepiece projection.
• Threaded for Filters: Accepts standard 1.25" filters for even greater flexibility.

Why Choose a Powermate Over a Traditional Barlow?

Powermates™ use a four-element telecentric design (a positive and a negative doublet) that virtually eliminates common Barlow issues such as vignetting, edge field aberrations, and pupil shift. This makes them superior in performance—especially with long focal length eyepieces and for solar Hydrogen-alpha viewing.

Unique Benefits:

• Telecentric Operation: Essential for optimal Hydrogen-alpha filter performance (e.g., Daystar).
• Parfocal Use: Maintains focus consistency across eyepieces (nearly parfocal).
• Constant Magnification: Except for the 5x model (which increases 1x per 35mm of image distance), Powermates™ offer steady amplification even when imaging.
• Imaging Excellence: Outstanding for both CCD and film photography; widely used in high-resolution planetary imaging.
• Secure Design: Chrome barrels include safety undercuts, captive lock screws, and filter threads.

Imaging With Powermates™

Powermates™ shine in planetary imaging — used singly or stacked, they provide the increased image scale needed to capture fine solar system detail without eyepiece projection. With Tele Vue T-Ring Adapters, cameras can be securely mounted directly to the Powermate lens assembly for compact, high-power imaging setups.