An era of immersive astronomy

In February 2025, TeleVue introduced the Nagler Type 7 eyepieces, marking a significant advancement in their renowned Nagler series.  These eyepieces are designed to provide an immersive “spacewalk” experience, combining a wide 82° apparent field of view with long eye relief, making them particularly suitable for eyeglass wearers.  The Nagler Type 7 series builds upon the legacy of the limited-edition Apollo 11 eyepiece, aiming to deliver similar performance across multiple focal lengths.  Available in 5.5mm, 9mm, 14mm, and 19mm, these eyepieces offer versatility for various observational needs.

Key features

Here are some of the key features of the eyepieces:

• 82° apparent field of view: Provides expansive views, enhancing the immersive experience during observations.
• Long eye relief: With 18-19mm of eye relief, these eyepieces are comfortable for eyeglass wearers, allowing them to see the entire field without removing their glasses.
• Parfocal design: Maintains focus consistency across the series, reducing the need for refocusing when switching between eyepieces.
• Optical quality: Features fully multi-coated optics and internal baffling to enhance contrast and minimize stray light, ensuring sharp and bright images across the field.

Performance across focal lengths

Televue Nagler Type 7 series offers four eyepieces:

5.5mm: Ideal for high-magnification observations, such as planetary and lunar viewing, delivering crisp and detailed images.

9mm: It offers a balance between magnification and field of view, suitable for a wide range of celestial objects.

14mm: Provides moderate magnification, excellent for deep-sky observations like nebulae and galaxies.

19mm: Delivers lower magnification with a wide field, perfect for scanning star fields and observing large deep-sky objects.

User experience and compatibility

The Nagler Type 7 eyepieces are designed for ease of use and adaptability:

• Eyeglass-friendly: The generous eye relief accommodates eyeglass wearers, enhancing comfort during extended viewing sessions.
• Compatibility: These eyepieces are compatible with 1¼” and 2” focusers when used with the TeleVue Hi-Hat adapter, ensuring versatility across different telescope setups.
• Build quality: The eyepieces are precision-constructed and feature a robust design, including fold-down rubber eyecups and textured grips for secure handling.

Tele Vue’s Nagler Type 7 eyepieces represent a significant step forward in eyepiece design, offering a combination of wide field, long eye relief, and optical excellence.  Whether observing planets, the Moon, or deep-sky objects, these eyepieces provide an immersive and comfortable viewing experience, solidifying their place as a valuable addition to any astronomer’s toolkit.

Clear skies!