Omni XLT series features the stable platform of the CG-4 mount and high quality optics. Using aspheric
shaping technology in conjunction with hand-figuring the optics the Omni XLT presents an image with
virtually no spherical abberation. We also added our famous StarBright XLT coating system to further
enhance light transmission.
The A70Lf, although inexpensive, is not a toy telescope. Many amateurs begin with and enjoy countless
hours under the stars with this instrument It has the same quality glass and exacting workmanship that
goes into our much larger instruments.
With this size aperture you will, as I did, be on your way to discovering the craters and mountains on
our moon, the rings around Saturn and the storms on Jupiter. With a star chart you’ll find beautiful
double stars of varying colors, and on moonless nights, you will see the Andromeda Galaxy, The Orion
Nebula and hundreds of other Deep Sky objects.
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.
If you are in the mind to own a quality telescope that is designed for travel, there is nothing better
than the A80SS. It’s 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!
The New Mini-Porta comes equipped with two fine adjustment handles
for whole circle slow motion in both directions, very useful in
searching and tracking celestial objects. In addition, this is a
great mount for terrestrial viewing. Vixen’s gear drives make it a
simple matter to precisely track a planet or a ship on the horizon
by simply turning the elevation and or azimuth control handles. The
“World-Standard” dovetail attachment system on PORTA was developed
by Vixen. This allows the PORTA to accept various dovetail mounted
optical tubes and binoculars.
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.
For so many years the beginning astronomer was forced to buy a mount
that was unstable and almost useless when viewing at high power.
More often than not, the frustration of using an unstable mount
resulted in the telescope only being used for one night and being
left in a closet to collect dust. The Porta mount changes all that.
It is one of our proudest designs. The combination of smooth
movement, rigid design and stable platform makes your first use a
pleasure and will bring you back to view more and more of the night
sky.
The PORTA comes equipped with two fine adjustment handles for whole
circle slow motion in both directions. It is useful for fine motion
used in searching and tracking of celestial objects. In addition it
is a great mount for terrestrial viewing. Our gear drives it make it
a simple matter to precisely track a planet or a ship on the horizon
by simply turning the elevation and or azimuth control handles. The
“World-Standard” dovetail attachment system on PORTA was developed
by Vixen. This allows the PORTA to accept various dovetail mounted
optical tubes and binoculars.
