Vixen - A80Mf 80mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope Package with SkyPod Mount

If you are looking to start out with something a little larger than a beginner scope or need a
better finder scope for your large telescope, the A80Mf is the one to buy. Although it is just
10mm larger than its smaller cousin the A70Lf, this extra aperture will reveal more detail in
solar system objects and the deep sky alike.

I find myself using the 80mm size for terrestrial viewing of ships on the ocean or whale
watching. With an optional sun projection accessory I have viewed sun spots projected onto a
white surface. (Of course NEVER look at the sun directly). The A80MfLf, although inexpensive is
not a toy telescope. It has the same quality glass and exacting workmanship that goes into our
much larger instruments.
TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

•	Design: Refractor, Achromatic
•	Objective Diameter: 80mm
•	Focal Length: 910mm  F/11.4
•	Diagonal: 1.25” Star Diagonal
•	Eyepiece(s): PLössl 20mm (46X) and 6.3mm (144X)
•	Finder Scope: 6 x 30
•	Focuser: Rack and Pinion
•	Built in Dew Shield
•	Weight: 5.5 lbs
 

 

SkyPod Mounts



The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled ”Go To” mount
that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. (Image shows Skypod
with optional tabletop stand) The Skypod incorporates a compact computer
controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one
object to another. The 27,000 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 will show 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 save storage and transport. This
means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are
otherwise easily lost.


MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

•	Unique Fully Interactive Scrolling Star Chart, fully upgradeable
•	Automatically Go-To 27,825 Objects
•	Completely Enclosed WORM Gears drive up to 4 Degrees per Second
•	Monochrome Screen has full Backlight Control and Speaker
•	Can run on Internal or External 12V DC power
•	70 tooth Worm in Alt. and Az., with 8 speeds in each Axis
•	15 lbs load capacity
•	6.4 lbs with controller, not including tripod
•	2.6” LCD Display