Cloud Break Optics

Panoptic 68° Eyepiece | 24mm

Panoptic 68° Eyepiece | 24mm - Main image
$275.31 $399 In stock

Category: Eyepieces

Our Take

Totally awesome in binoviewers!

Description

This Sky & Telescope "Hot Product" is designed to produce the largest true field possible in a 1¼" eyepiece. (Its 27mm field stop is the same as the 32mm Tele Vue Plössl). The higher power darkens the sky background while the greater magnification yields more details on extended objects. Further, its light weight (1/2 lb.), comfortable 15mm eye relief, and tapered top instantly make the 24mm Panoptic the ideal eyepiece for getting the maximum field for binocular viewers.

The Televue Wide-Field design was the starting point for the design of the Panoptic. A lens interface between the eyepiece and Barlow lens was added as a way to keep size, weight, and cost to a minimum while improving edge of field performance even further.

Standard on all Panoptics

  • multi-coatings
  • blackened lens edges
  • filter threads
  • rubber grip rings
  • cover for the eyeguard
  • an undercut in the barrel for extra locking security

Specifications 

24-mm
Model # EPO-24.0
Focal Length (mm) 24
Barrel Size (in.) 1¼"
Apparent Field of View (deg.) 68
Eye Relief (mm) 15
Weight (lb / oz) 0.51 / 8.2
Field Stop (mm) 27
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Eva J. ★★★★★

I swapped out my old 24mm for this one and the difference is immediately obvious—the field stop is noticeably wider. Even with binoviewers, the image stays sharp and I'm not constantly refocusing.

Robert X. ★★★★★

The 27mm field stop really delivers—I swapped out my old 24mm and the true field in my refractor opens up noticeably. Views stay sharp edge-to-edge, which surprised me for such a wide angle. It’s become my go-to for sweeping star fields.

Hazel F. ★★★★★

I've been using this in my binoviewer and the wide field is just stunning—the 27mm field stop makes the whole view feel so immersive. It's sharp right to the edge, which I wasn't expecting from a 1¼" eyepiece.