Tele Vue Panoptic 24mm 1.25" Eyepiece 68°

Panoptic 24mm Eyepiece for Wide-Field Astronomy

The Tele Vue Panoptic 24mm delivers a 68-degree apparent field of view through a standard 1.25-inch barrel. It is built for observers who want expansive, high-contrast views of deep-sky objects and planets without moving to a larger focuser format. The 24mm focal length balances magnification and true field for a versatile observing experience.

Simple Threaded Installation

Installation requires only threading the eyepiece into a 1.25-inch focuser or diagonal; the unit weighs roughly half a pound and adds minimal balance shift. It is parfocal with most Tele Vue 1.25-inch eyepieces, so focus stays consistent when swapping magnifications. The only common issue is vignetting in very fast telescopes if the 27mm field stop exceeds the focuser's clear aperture.

27mm Field Stop Matches 32mm Plössl True Field

The 27mm field stop provides the widest true field possible in the 1.25-inch format, equalling the view of a 32mm Plössl at higher power. The 15mm eye relief suits eyeglass wearers, and full multicoating maximises transmission across the 68-degree circle. The limit is the barrel diameter itself; observers needing a larger true field must switch to a two-inch eyepiece system.