Vixen VMC95L on Mini-Porta Mount

The Vixen VMC95L, is a 95 mm (3.7 inch) aperture modified Cassegrain f/11 optical tube assembly.

The VMC95L is intriguing in its own right with interesting features including a curved vane Secondary Mirror Spider to reduce diffraction effects. Like its larger cousins the VMC110L, VMC200L and VMC260L, this scope features a meniscus lens just ahead of the Secondary Mirror.

Telescope Specifications:

* Design: Reflector, Modified Cassegrain
* Objective Diameter: 95mm
* Focal Length: 1045mm F/11
* Diagonal: 1.25” Built In Star and Straight Through Camera Port
* Focuser: Built In, Slides Primary Mirror
* Built in Dew Shield, with Unique Curved Secondary Holder
* Includes Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts
* Weight: 4lbs (extremely portable)


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Vixen VMC110L on Porta Mount

The Vixen VMC110L, is a 110 mm (4.33 inch) aperture modified Cassegrain f/9.4 optical tube assembly . The VMC110L includes a built in flip mirror. With no corrector plate, the VMC110L features a small corrector lens ahead of the secondary mirror. This compact optical tube, with features found on our higher end telescopes, is a great pick up and go scope.
Specifications:

Optical System: VMC (Vixen's original Maksutov-Cassegrain)

Primary mirror: Multi-coated precision spherical mirror

Effective aperture: 110mm

Focal length (focal ratio): 1035mm (f/9.4)

Resolving power: 1.05 arc seconds

Finder: Red Dot finder (no magnifying power)


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Vixen VMC110L on SkyPod Mount

The Vixen VMC110L, a 110 mm (4.33 inch) aperture modified Cassegrain f/9.4 optical tube. Its features include a curved vane secondary mirror spider to reduce diffraction effects, and a correcting meniscus lens just ahead of the Secondary Mirror as its larger cousins the VMC200L and VMC260L incorporate.

The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of objects to view and is upgradeable.

This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display shows a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.

The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for save storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost.
Because the Skypod it is based on Vixens flexible mounting system, a wide variety of telescopes will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good portability combined with ease of use and versatility. You can store the mount and the telescope separately. For airline traveling you can take the VMC110L along as carry-on luggage while the mount goes with the rest of your luggage.



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Vixen R130Sf on Porta Mount

The R130Sf 5” Newtonian telescope comes standard with the 6 x30 finder and dovetail tube plate that attaches quickly to the Porta mount. It’s the perfect medium aperture, pick up and go package. The PORTA gives great performance when viewing objects at high magnification, the damping and vibration being significantly reduced as compared to other lesser quality telescope mounts.

The R130Sf with Porta Package comes complete with:

* R130Sf 5.1 inch f/5.0 Optical Tube
* 6x30 finderscope
* Finder Bracket
* 2” eyepiece adapter
* Eyepieces: PL 20mm, PL 6.3mm
* Tube Rings
* Dove-tail-plate
* Porta Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray, slow-motion controls and adjustment tool set.


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Vixen R130Sf on SkyPod Mount

The R130Sf comes standard with the 6 x30 finder and dovetail tube plate that fits very well on all the Vixen mounts. Attach it to the Skypod and you have a great 5” telescope and a versatile GoTo mount.

The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of object to view and is upgradeable.

This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display shows you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.

The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for safe storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost.

The R130Sf with Skypod package comes complete with:

* R130Sf 5.1 inche f/5.0 Telescope,
* 6x30 finder-scope and Finder bracket.
* 2" eyepiece adapter and 1 ¼ Flip mirror.
* Eyepieces: PL20mm, PL6.3mm
* Tube Rings and Dove-tail plate.
* Half Pillar counterweight
* Skypod mount Starbook controller and tripod


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Vixen R150S Reflector OTA

The use of state-of-the-art coating technology yields the ideal surface for its f/5 primary mirror. The visual observer will enjoy wide views of deep sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or clusters can be viewed at the same time with this optical tube.This little brother of the R200SS, is a big performer and features a sliding focuser.

Objective Lens: 150mm paraolic mirror, multi-coated
Focal Length (Focal Ratio): 750mm (f5)
Resolving Power: 0.77 arc sec.,m 12.7
Tube Size: 176mm x 715mm
Tube Weight: 4.8kg/10.6 lbs
Finder: Scope Red dot finder
Adapter Thread: Visual Back 36.4mm/31.7mm push fit with flip mirror



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Vixen R200SS Reflector OTA

The remarkably fast 200mm (8") f/4 parabolic primary mirror of the Vixen R200SS Newtonian reflector gives extremely sharp images with no chromatic aberration. The use of state-of-the-art coating technology yields the ideal surface for its f/4 primary mirror. The visual observer will enjoy wide views of deep sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or clusters can be viewed at the same time with this instrument.

The telescope's large aperture and compact body make it ideally suited for astrophotography of nebulae, star clusters and comets. The use of the optional coma corrector allows for a sharp coma-free image from edge to edge, and the rack and pinion focusing mount, with an adapter, accepts 2 eyepieces.

The R200SSDG comes standard with the 7x50 finder, 232mm tube rings, dovetail tube plate and new focus design with more distance f or photographic equipment, as well as being compatible with the new Sphinx mount.

The 7x50 achromatic finder has a field of view of 6.8" and a Kellner type eyepiece.

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Vixen VMC200L OTA

<< FREE PORTA II Mount with purchase of this scope. Offer ends Sept 30, 2009 >>

The VMC200L is a unique catadioptric optical system. It incorporates a primary mirror and a meniscus corrector just before a secondary mirror. By doing so, light is corrected twice on the optical path. The end result is that spherical aberration and field curvature are corrected to a high degree of optical performance. The VMC200L's primary mirror is f/2.5; the compound optical system is f/9.75. This makes the system much more compact and portable than its competition.

With the optical correction placed before the secondary mirror, this avoids the necessity of having a corrector plate and all the dewing problems associated with a closed optical tube.

An additional key feature is the rack-and-pinion focusing that is placed behind the primary mirror. The use of this focusing system eliminates the image shift associated with most other SCT systems. This is especially important when using high-power magnification or astrophotography. When focusing, the image is stable and easy to adjust.

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Vixen VC200L OTA

Vixen's unique catadioptric design features a high precision sixth order aspherical primary mirror, a convex secondary mirror and triplet corrector lens. VISAC is an abbreviation for Vixen's Six-Order Aspherical Cassegrain. The primary mirror is held by a retaining ring, instead of hooks to decrease flare and enhance contrast.

The VC 200L is an 8" f/9.0 highly corrected, highly specialized telescope for astro imaging. The VISAC provides high-definition star images to the edge of a wide viewing field and offers exceptionally outstanding performance in astrophotography.Even at the edge of the 35mm film format (larger CCD chips) stars are sharp ( smaller than 15 micrometers) This is smaller than the resolution of fine quality CCD cameras, which means that the telescope does not limit the image quality.With its elaborate aspherical optical design it achieves an excellent image correction throughout the large illuminated field. (42mm diameter fully illuminated)

With the f/6.4 reducer you get much shorter exposure times. The reducer is a highly recommended optional accessory.

The basic configuration includes a piggy-back camera holder. You can take photos both through the telescope and using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument or you can use the VC200L for guiding while the camera sits on top.

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Vixen VMC260L OTA

* 260mm design consists of two mirrors and two corrector lenses, one of which is a meniscus lens
* Virtually eliminates spherical aberration and field curvature
* With its open tube the telescope cools down quicker than an SCT or classical Maksutov-Cassegrain
* Dimensions: 304mm x 650mm (11.9" x 25.5")
* 304mm x 650mm (11.9 x 25.5 inches)

Like the popular Schmidt-Cassegrain, the Japanese made Vixen VMC260L is a true all purpose telescope. Despite its long focal length, the tube is only about 650mm (20") long. As a result the instrument is very portable. With its large aperture the VMC260L collects enough light for serious visual and photographical applications for both planetary and deep sky observing. The large 260mm aperture Catadioptric design consists of two mirrors and two corrector lenses, one of which is a meniscus lens. The corrector lenses, in front of the secondary mirror, virtually eliminate spherical aberration and field curvature. Focusing is through primary mirror movement. The VMC has a very good contrast. It is an excellent telescope for observing globular clusters, double stars and distant planets. With its open tube the telescope cools down quicker than an SCT or classical Maksutov-Cassegrain. Another strong point of this telescope is its capability for high grade astro imaging. The meniscus correcting lens offers a large corrected field. With the optional reducer you get shorter exposure times. The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. You can take photos both through the telescope and using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument, or you can use the VMC260L for guiding while the camera sits on top.



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Vixen A80SS Short Achromatic Refractor

If you are seeking a quality telescope that is designed for travel, there is nothing better than Vixen's Achromatic Refractor, A80SS. It is our newest short focal length 80mm refractor. This is a great cross-over astronomical and terrestrial scope. The A80SS is extremely portable. It is small enough to be mounted on a photo tripod for the casual astronomical / terrestrial observer with enough aperture for excellent deep sky viewing. The optical tube comes standard with our red dot finder, 2" focuser, flip mirror diagonal and dovetail tube plate for quick and easy mounting. At less than 11” with dew shield flipped, the Vixen A80SS is the ultimate grab-n-go travel scope!

Specifications

• Focal Length / F: 400mm f/5.0
• Star Diagonal: Flip mirror
• Highest Useful Magnification: 160x
• Light Gathering Power: 131x
• Optical Tube Length: Tube diameter 90mm /3.5 in; Length 362mm / 14.3 in
• Optical Tube Weight: 5.1 lbs. / 2.3 kg.
• Optical tube: 90mm (3.5")


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Vixen A70Lf on Mini-Porta Mount

* Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/12.9 telescope.
* A smaller 6 power finder telescope that attaches to the main scope to help you center the object.
* A 20mm eyepiece for general viewing.
* A 6.3mm eyepiece for those really clear nights for high power viewing.
* A diagonal Prism that connects the eyepiece to the telescope.
* A Dew / Sun shield.
* Complete tube rings and dovetail plate to quickly attach the A70Lf to the Vixen Mini Porta mount.
* Mini Porta Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray, slow motion controls and adjustment tool set.


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Vixen A80Mf on Porta Mount

The A80Mf with Porta Mount comes complete with:

* A 80mm (3.2”) optical tube.
* A smaller 6 power finder telescope that attaches to the main scope to help you center the object.
* A 20mm eyepiece for general viewing.
* A 6.3mm eyepiece for those really clear nights, for high power viewing.
* A diagonal Prism that connects the eyepiece to the telescope.
* A Dew / Sun shield.
* A Complete tube rings and dovetail plate to quickly attach the A80Mf to the Porta Mount.
* Porta Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray, slow motion controls and adjustment tool set.


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Vixen ED81S Apochromatic Refractor

When The ED81S was introduced , it set a new standard for 80mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technolgy. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters.

The ED81S comes complete with:

* Red Dot Finder
* 2" Eyepiece Adapter Dual
* T-thread Flip-Mirror - DUAL 1.25"
* Eyepiece Adapters - 90mm Tube Rings
* Carry Handle - Dovetail Tube Plate
* Dimensions: 90mm x 573mm/ 3.5 x 22.5in
* Weight: 3.4 kg/ 7.5 lbs



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Vixen ED103S Apochromatic Refractor

The new lenses focus the full visible spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED product. The ED103S lenses are almost free of chromatic aberration in all colors and are critically sharp edge to edge. The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope. The ED103S comes complete with 7x50mm finder, finder bracket, 2” eyepiece adapter, dual T-thread flip-mirror with dual 1¼” eyepiece adapters, 90mm tube rings, carry handle and dovetail tube plate.

Dimensions: 115mm x 800mm/ 4.5 x 31.5 in
Weight: 3.6kg/ 7.9 lbs



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Vixen ED115S Apochromatic Refractor

The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED115S gives excellent optical performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio to capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your enjoyment. The new ED115S lenses are made with environmently friendly technologies, free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.The optical tube comes equipped with a metal carry handle for easy one-hand carrying.

The new lenses focus the full spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED products. The ED115S lenses are almost free of chromatic aberration in all colors and are critically sharp edge to edge. The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope. The ED115S comes complete with 7x50mm finder, finder bracket, 2” eyepiece adapter, dual T-thread flip-mirror with dual 1¼” eyepiece adapters, 125mm tube rings, carry handle and dovetail tube plate.

Dimensions: 125mm 920mm/ 5 x 36 in
Weight: 4.4kg / 9.7 lbs


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Vixen NA140SSf Neo-Achromatic Refractor

Weighing in at 14.3 lbs this 5.5 inch Vixen telescope is an incredible performer. Deep Sky objects are easily visible and Astro-Imagers looking for a fast instrument with clear aperture will be impressed with the NA140’s performance. The advanced 4-element objective lens, set in two groups, minimizes residual chromatic aberrations. With its unique Petzval like correcting lens at the rear, this Neo-Achromatic telescope is specifically designed to provide improved color and a flat field, ideal for astrophotography.

Telescope Specifications:

Design: Refractor, Japan Modified Achromatic
Objective Diameter: 140mm/5.5 in
Length: 1024mm/40.3 in
Weight: 6.5kg/14.3 lbs
Focal Length: 800mm F/5.7
Diagonal: 1.25” Star Flip Mirror
Includes Tube Rings and Dovetail
Finder Scope: 7 x 50
Focuser: 2” ready Rack and Pinion
Built in Dew Shield


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