Used Tele Vue 2x Powermate, 2" Image Amplifier

SKU: US1991970 MFR: PMT-2200
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What`s in the box:

  • Tele Vue 2.0x Powermate (2")
  • with 1.25 " Adapter and Brass Clamp Ring
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Key Features

  • Boost your telescope's magnification with this Tele Vue 2x Powermate image amplifier!
  • Enjoy a wider field of view with enhanced image sharpness using this 2" Powermate.
  • Perfect for high-power planetary viewing, this Barlow lens reveals crisp, clear details.
  • Achieve optimal eye relief for comfortable, extended stargazing sessions with this amplifier.
  • Features premium optical coatings for maximum light transmission and superior image quality.
  • Built with robust quality, this Tele Vue 2x Powermate includes a 1.25" adapter.
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INCLUDES FREE WARRANTY

  • This used item comes with a free 90-day warranty. ?
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2024-08-22T08:28:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent quality in an image amplifier

Excellent image, transparency and quality. This is not a simple barlow, it is an image amplifier which uses optics design to capture as much light as possible from the telescope and magnify the image. I am attaching a video taken with a Lunt 50 H-alpha solar telescope, which shows the excellent quality of the image. Note the solar flare and prominences captured. The prominences are extremely faint details which get easily wiped out by a low quality barlow.

Hermann P.

2024-04-23T17:46:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Powermate 2x

Grand slam in my book. Wow . For me this was a must have. Tele vue simply blows my mind. This mag does exactly as described and then some .

Patrick V.

2022-01-20T10:39:59

Rated 5 out of 5

As expected

Can?t go wrong with a Televue

Gil B.

2022-01-09T03:30:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great resolution

Wonderful resolution - far better than an ordinary barlow.

James S.

2020-12-06T12:46:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Tele Vue 2.5x Powermate

Due to cloudy skies, I haven't had a lot of scope time with this Powermate lens but I have viewed Jupiter, Saturn, and sunspots with it and my 19mm Clave lens and I have to say that I'm quite pleased with the sharpness and clarity of the images. The lens definitely has some weight to it which necessitated my having to put some brakes on the scope tube for balance but that was no big deal. Also, it was a very pleasant experience dealing with Adorama for the purchase. Great lens!

GARY W.

2020-11-25T08:04:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent quality!

The Televue 5X Powermate, like the Televue eyepieces I have, is high quality. I purchased it for use with my Nikon dslr for photography through a Series 6000 Meade refractor and I am quite happy with the results. One note: the refractor did not provide enough focusing distance for the camera-Televue combination. Adding an inexpensive Orion eyepiece extension tube solved the problem.

DAVID M.

2017-08-15T10:52:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply the best

I bought it for tasking pictures through my TV-85. I wanted the sun or moon to fill a full frame sensor. Works perfectly for that. Also stunning when used visually. Be aware, as a 2" accessory it is deceptively big and heavy. Since most high-powered eyepieces are 1 1/4" size, they tend to be much smaller and lighter than using this beast. But the views through are incredible! As an accessory for full-frame photography, this can't be beat.

CARL S.

2017-07-28T12:23:34

Rated 5 out of 5

If all astro products were made this well...

It allowed me to see the Calcium bandwidth for the first time with both eyes, which means also seeing the objects for the first time, after several years going mono. A work of art.

TED H.

2016-03-30T13:07:36

Rated 5 out of 5

It's great!

It's great! Fits well, attached 20mm and 32mm eyepieces. Worked really well. Recommend it!

B H.

2013-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice quality, bettter than any barlows

This is a quality 'magnificator' for your 1.25" EP. As advertised, it is better than a normal barlow and provides 2.5X magnification and nothing else. Yes it does make you get some more money out of your pocket than barlows, but it does a better job so I think it's worth it.

Stevie

2011-10-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A must for planet imaging

This product is very solid. The optics are first class and gives me the size I was looking for.

gary m.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Optics

As always you cant go wrong with a Tele Vue. This item is well built and has great through put on light. I use this for visual veiwing and astrophotography.

Oregon M.

2010-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

MUCH BETTER THAN AN ORDINARY BARLOW!

Use this with my 85mm and 105mm refractors and it works great!! To my eyes, it is shows a much clearer visual image than the barlow I was previously using. Another wonderful product from Al & David Nagler and the folks at Tele Vue!!

TC

2010-08-08T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super Powermate

I use this mainly for astrophotography. It works great with the Nagler 17mm eye piece also.

Mike

2007-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great way to enhance viewing

Although I have only used the Tele Vue 2.5 Powermate on selected viewing occasions at our LCAS Astronomy Club dark sky sites,I found it to be a wonderful addition to my deep sky viewing capabilities. The clarity and eye relief the powermate offers adds to a great pleasure in the astronomy hobby.

John

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About Tele Vue 2x Powermate, 2" Image Amplifier

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Great Optics

By Oregon M.

As always you cant go wrong with a Tele Vue. This item is well built and has great through put on light. I use this for visual veiwing and astrophotography.

Excellent quality in an image amplifier

By Hermann P.

Excellent image, transparency and quality. This is not a simple barlow, it is an image amplifier which uses optics design to capture as much light as possible from the telescope and magnify the image. I am attaching a video taken with a Lunt 50 H-alpha solar telescope, which shows the excellent quality of the image. Note the solar flare and prominences captured. The prominences are extremely faint details which get easily wiped out by a low quality barlow.

An essential tool for astrophotography and serious stargazing, the 2x Powermate, 2" Image Amplifier is designed to elevate your celestial viewing experience. This model stands out for its near-parfocal capabilities, setting it apart from the conventional Big Barlow / Interface combination, and allowing for seamless integration with 2" diagonals for an enhanced, uninterrupted observation session.

Crafted to deliver exceptional performance, this image amplifier is compatible with every 1-1/2" or 2" eyepiece in our collection, including the renowned 31 Nagler Type 5 eyepiece. Its versatility ensures that astronomers and photographers can achieve sharp, magnified images across a wide range of eyepieces.

The build quality of this amplifier is evident in its thoughtful design, featuring a 2" eyepiece holder and a specialized 2"-1-1/2" low-profile adapter. Both are equipped with brass clamp rings, ensuring a secure fit while protecting your eyepieces from scratches and damage during operation.

One of the most distinctive features of this 2x Powermate is its adaptability for astrophotography. By simply unscrewing the 2" eyepiece housing, users can attach a special T-ring adapter. This allows for a solid and compact connection to CCD cameras or DSLR camera equipment, making it an invaluable accessory for capturing high-quality images of the night sky.

Whether you're an amateur astronomer or a seasoned astrophotographer, the 2x Powermate, 2" Image Amplifier is engineered to provide a superior optical experience, ensuring that every celestial object you observe or capture is presented with clarity and precision.

Tele Vue 2x Powermate, 2" Image Amplifier Features

  • Vignetting, edge field aberrations and pupil movement - all introduced when using Barlows with long focal length eyepieces, are minimized.
  • Telecentric operation (field rays leave parallel to optical axis, unlike Barlow lenses which diverge rays). This is ideal for Hydrogen-alpha filter use such as with Daystar models.
  • High performance for image amplification, CCD or film (some of the finest Earth-based planetary imaging is being done with Powermates).
  • Flexible for visual and imaging with all types of telescopes and eyepieces. Essentially Parfocal, and with nearly constant magnification regardless of image distance behind top surface (except 5x model which increases 1x for every 35mm of image distance increase).
  • Higher magnifications are possible with high optical performance compared to "doubling up" Barlows.
  • All will reach parfocal point in star diagonals, except for the 2", 2x which comes very close.

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 90-day warranty. See details.

Key Features

  • Boost your telescope's magnification with this Tele Vue 2x Powermate image amplifier!
  • Enjoy a wider field of view with enhanced image sharpness using this 2" Powermate.
  • Perfect for high-power planetary viewing, this Barlow lens reveals crisp, clear details.
  • Achieve optimal eye relief for comfortable, extended stargazing sessions with this amplifier.
  • Features premium optical coatings for maximum light transmission and superior image quality.
  • Built with robust quality, this Tele Vue 2x Powermate includes a 1.25" adapter.