Vixen - R130Sf 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope Package with GP2 Mount

Vixen R130Sf with GP2 Mount

The Scope:  This lightweight 5” reflector is a favorite of many new astronomers. It features remarkable light gathering ability for its price and size. With a standard 20mm Plőssl, more than the entire moon fills the eyepiece. You’ll view innumerable star clusters and dark clouds, not to mention nebulas and galaxies. Add a 32mm eyepiece, and the heavens open up with a remarkable 2.5 degree field of view! All of the stars in the Pleiades can be viewed at the same time.The R130Sf comes standard with the 6 x 30 finder, 2 eyepieces and dovetail tube plate that fits on all the Vixen mounts.

                                                   

                                                            

The Mount:  The R130Sf attaches easily to the GP2 mount. The GP2 is an excellent choice for observers who want a simple, yet sturdy mount, with the ability to grow into a go-to system. Strong and lightweight, smooth and accurate tracking, are features that make Vixen's GP2 Equatorial Mount a platform for serious astronomers.You can use this package for visual as well as beginning astrophotography.  Add the new Starbook S, with Star Chart navigation, for full GoTo capabilities.

                                             

 The R130Sf with GP2 Package comes complete with:

• R130Sf 5.1 inch f/5.0 Optical Tube
• 6x30 finderscope
• Finder Bracket
• 1 1/4 ” eyepiece adapter
• Eyepieces: PL20mm, PL6.3mm
• Tube Rings
• Dove-tail-plate
• GP2 Mount with slow motion controls and tripod with locking extension legs

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

This lightweight 5" reflector is a favorite of many new astronomers because it features remarkable light gathering with sharp images for its price and size. With a standard 20mm Plossl more than the entire moon fills the eyepiece. You'll view innumerable star clusters and dark clouds, not to mention nebulas and galaxies. Add a 32mm and the heavens open up with a remarkable 2.5 degree field of view! All of the stars in the Pleiades can be viewed at the same time. 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 R130Sf comes standard with the 6 x30 finder and dovetail tube plate that fits very well on all the Vixen mounts. This is a scope you can start with on a basic user-friendly Porta Mount and later move up to one of our electronic mounts such as the Skypod or Sphinx.

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS - Design: Reflector, Newtonian - Objective Diameter: 130mm - Focal Length: 650mm F/5 - Diagonal: Not Applicable - Eyepiece(s): Plossl 20mm (33X) and 6.3mm (103X) - Finder Scope: 6 x 30 - Focuser: Rack and Pinion - Built in Dew Shield - Includes Rings and Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts - Weight: 8.8 lbs