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Vixen - A80Mf 80mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope Package with Skypod Mount
The Scope: A perfect telescope for the beginner astronomer or an ideal first telescope for a child. With Vixen's Universal Dove Tail system, this can mount on any of the Vixen mounts. The A80Mf is an Achromatic Refractor with 80mm (3.2”) of aperture. Its focal length is 910mm (3 ft.) with an f ratio of 11.4. Its light gathering is 130 times better than the human eye and has a maximum (realistic) power of 144X. It is easily transported to your observing site for quick set up and viewing. The A80Mf Refractor weighs about 5.5 lbs. and is covered by Vixen's 5 Year Warranty.
The A80Mf OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) Specifications:
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Optical Design |
Achromatic Refractor |
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Aperture |
80mm |
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Focal Length |
910mm |
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Focal Ratio |
f/11.4 |
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Resolving Power |
1.45 arc sec |
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Limiting Magnitude |
11.3 |
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Light Gathering Power |
131x |
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Finder Scope |
6x30mm Finder; Field of View 7° |
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Adapter Thread |
42mm/ For T-Ring |
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Visual Back |
31.7mm Push Fit |
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33.8” (860mm) |
33.8” (860mm) |
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Optical Tube Diameter |
3.5” (90mm) |
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Optical Tube Weight |
5.5 lb |
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Accessories |
PL20mm; PL6.3mm; 31.7mm Erect Image Diagonal; Dew / Sun shield. (Not for solar viewing);Complete tube rings and dovetail plate |
The Mount: The Skypod Alt Az Mount is a unique portable computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mounts. The Skypod Alt Az Mounti ncorporates a compact computer controlled system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display shows you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are. Navigate by object name or use the starchart to plan your observing session. The 22,000 plus object, upgradeable data base, provides an endless variety of objects to view.
The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for safe storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost. Because the Skypod it is based on Vixen's flexible mounting system, a wide variety of telescopes will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good portability combined with ease of use and versatility. Covered by a 5 Year Warranty (1 Year on Electronics)
Product Series
Additional Information
| Model | VIXEN-2603SKYPOD |
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| Weight | 38.0000 |
