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VMC260L 260mm Catadioptrical Reflector Telescope w/ Accessories for SphinxSXD Mount
*This model of the VMC260L comes with a Vixen SXD-style mounting rail and a 2" Dielectric Diagonal, but no other accessories.
Like the popular Schmidt-Cassegrain, the Vixen 10.24" VMC260L is a true all purpose telescope. Despite its long focal length, the tube is only about 50cm (20”) long. As a result the instrument is very portable. With its large aperture of 260mm the Vixen VMC200L collects enough light for serious visual and photographical applications of both the planets and the deep sky.
Vixen's special Catadioptric design consists of two mirrors and two corrector lenses, one of which is a meniscus lens. The corrector lenses, placed in front of the secondary mirror, virtually eliminate spherical aberration and field curvature. Focusing is through primary mirror movement. The VMC has very good contrast. It is an excellent telescope for observing globular clusters, double stars and distant planets. With its open tube the telescope cools down quicker than an SCT or classical Maksutov-Cassegrain.
Another strong point of this telescope is its capability for high-grade astro-imaging. The meniscus correcting lens offers a large, corrected field. With the optional reducer you get shorter exposure times. The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. You can then take photos through the telescope, using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument, or you can use the VMC260 for guiding while the camera sits on top.
Product Series
The VMC260L features a large 260mm aperture, yet is compact and light weight, weighing in at just 22 pounds. The catadioptric optical design features two element corrector lens in front of the secondary mirror. Aberrations fromt he spherical mirrors are corrected perfectly. The focusing systems is accomplished by primary mirror movement. The VMC260L provides sharp, high contrast images.
TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS:
- Design: Reflector, Modified Cassegrain
- Objective Diameter: 260mm
- Focal Length: 2990mm F/11.5
- Available: Camera Adapters
- Focuser: 2" Rack and Pinion with 1.25" adapter and Tension adjustment
- Portable Metal Carry Handle
- Includes Rings and Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts
- Weight: 22lbs
Additional Information
| Model | 5831 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 94.0000 |
| Special Message | Purchase the VMC260 and get a dielectric 2" coated diagonal from Vixen Optics |
