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VIXEN ED80Sf APO Refractor with VIXEN PORTA II Mount
The Scope: ED80Sf refractor with Vixen's new Dual Speed Focuser, featuring high-grade glass and quality components. Coupled with a medium f/7.5 focal ratio, the ED "S" series provides a sharp, color-free image of high contrast. At only 22.4", this is the ultimate grab-n-go APO travel scope.
The ED80Sf comes complete with Vixen's new Dual Speed Focuser,Tube Rings, and Dove-tail plate.
The Mount: Porta II is a solid altazimuth mount with a 20lb payload capacity and features Slow Motion Flexible Handles to minimize vibrations and keep your view sharp. This is very useful in searching and tracking celestial objects. The mount head is easily removed to allow for a switch to a heavier tripod. In addition, this is a great mount for terrestrial viewing. With no locks or clutches, the gear drives make it a simple matter to precisely track a planet or a ship on the horizon by turning the elevation and/or azimuth control handles. The Porta II Mount features slow motion control of both axes, solid central bolt for easy tripod change, flex handles and accessory tray.
Scope Features:
Optical tube 80mm (3.15") ED Apochromatic Multi-coated
Focal Length / f# 600mm f/7.5
Focuser Crayford - 2" ready
Eyepiece Not included
Light Gathering Power 131x
Finderscope 7x50
Resolving Power 1.45 arc sec, 11.3
Optical Tube Length 570mm / 22.4"
Optical Tube Diameter 100mm/ 4"
Outside Dew Shield Diameter 116mm
Optical Tube Weight 7.5 lbs. / 3.4 kg
Mount Features:
Mount Port II Altazimuth Mount
Tripod Aluminum 2 section adjustable; 35.4" to 51" (90cm to 130cm)
Mount Weight 15 lbs including tripod
Load Capacity 20 lbs
Telescope Attachment Dove Tail Plate
Product Series
Additional Information
| Model | 5861_5863 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.0000 |
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