Vixen - ED81S 80mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Package with GPD2 Mount

Vixen - ED81S 80mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Package with GPD2 Mount

The Scope:  When The ED81S Refractor was introduced, it set a new standard for APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast  f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. Vixen's innovative design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technology. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/4-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. Vixen's new Dual Speed Focus, now standard on the ED81 Refractor, provides fine focus adjustments for 1/7th speed focusing.

The Mount:  The design of the GPD2 mount accomodates the atachment of heavier optical tubes and provides accurate tracking of objects. Add the new Vixen Starbook S package for complete Go-To capabilities. Choose this package if you think that you’ll want to own just one mount able to expand the optical system you put on it. Here you are getting a worm gear machined to 2/1000ths of a millimeter precision that allows for extremely critical tracking performance needed for Astrophotography. Definitely a package that will keep the best of Amateur Astronomers happy for years to come and still easy to use. Add the D2M Motor Drive Set for easy tracking. The DD2 Motor Set includes DD-2 controller, two MT-1WT motors and a battery box.

When The ED81S was introduced last year it set a new standard for 80mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from it's fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The new ED glass is made from environmentally friendly lead free materials. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting.

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

• Design: Refractor, Japan ED Apochromatic
• Objective Diameter: 81mm
• Focal Length: 625mm F/7.7
• Diagonal: 1.25" Star Flip Mirror
• Includes Metal Carry Handle
• Finder Scope: Red Dot
• Focuser: 2" ready Rack and Pinion
• Built in Dew Shield
• Includes Rings and Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts
• Weight: 5 lbs (extreme portability)