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Vixen - VC200L 200mm Catadioptrical Reflector Telescope OTA with GPD2 Mount

The VC 200L is an 8” f/9.0 highly corrected, highly specialized telescope for astro imaging. With
its elaborate aspherical optical design it achieves an excellent image correction throughout the
large illuminated field. (42mm diameter fully illuminated)

The VC200L is designed around Astro Imaging. 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 the f/6.4 reducer you get much shorter exposure times. The reducer is a highly recommended
optional accessory.

The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. You can then 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.
TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

•	Design: Reflector, Modified Cassegrain
•	Objective Diameter: 200mm
•	Focal Length: 1800mm  F/9
•	Diagonal: 1.25” Star Flip Mirror
•	VISAC-Vixen Sixth Order Aspherical Corrected primary Mirror achieved by a Revolutionary
Layering Technique
•	Finder Scope: 7 x 50
•	Focuser: Rack and Pinion
•	Built in Metal Carry Handle
•	Includes Rings and Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts
•	Weight: 13.9 lbs


 

GPD2 Mounts



The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With
it’s solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears this mount
will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for
astrophotography the worm, gears are especially machined to a very high
precision that minimizes periodic error.

The GPD2 holds almost 50% more weight than the GP2 and comes standard with
tripod and counterweight. It is easy to use and functions well for both the
visual observer and astrophotography. Motion is controlled by included
control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from
0° to 62° in altitude.

MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

•	144 Tooth Brass Worm gear in RA and Dec machined to 1/2000mm of precision, Axes Made of Steel
for Strength and Durability
•	Full Height Tripod operating range from 25.25” to 38.75”
•	Includes slow motion handles for easy tracking
•	Mount, Tripod and Counterweight Weight: 46.3 lbs
•	Mount Capacity: 50 Lbs
•	Includes 1-4.2 lb and 1-8.2 lb Counterweight
•	Includes Polar Axis Finder and Setting Circles  
•	Universal GP Plate receiver allows many telescopes to mount
•	Optional: Drive Motors




Suggested Optional Accessories
	

 
		
JMI - MotoFocus for Vixen VC200L
	

$ 150.00
		

				
		
		MFV200
	


		
JMI - Model 1 Cassegrain Focuser			
with Motor
	

$ 450.00
		

				
		
		EV-1cM
	


		
JMI - Model 2 Cassegrain Focuser			
without Motor
	

$ 230.00
		

				
		
		EV-2c
	


		
JMI - Model 2 Cassegrain Focuser			
with Motor
	

$ 370.00
		

				
		
		EV-2cM
	


		
JMI - Model 3 Cassegrain Focuser			
without Motor
	

$ 180.00
		

				
		
		EV-3c