Vixen Optics- Telescope and Mount Packages - ED81SS Telescope with GP2 Mount


Vixen ED81S with GP2 Package (Item #99532)

This is a package is designed for serious astronomical observing. The combination of Vixen's the high quality ED81S optical tube and the sturdy GP2 Mount is an excellent choice for exploring the starry night sky.
Set-up is quick. You can be observing in less then 5 minutes. The system allows you to grow with the addition of R.A. and Dec motors, hand controllers and the new Starbook S Go-To System with built in starchart. Vixen makes it easy to add a polar alignment scope and other accessories as needed.

Specifications:

Optical Design	ED Apochromatic Refractor
Aperture	81mm
Focal Length	625mm
Focal Ratio	f/7.7
Coating	Multi Coating
Resolving Power	1.43 arc sec
Limiting Magnitude	11.3
Light Gathering Power	134x
Focuser	Dual Speed
Adapter Thread	60mm/50.8mm
Astrophotography	Prime Focus, Eyepiece Projection & Afocal Imaging
Visual Back	Compression Ring
Optical Tube Length	23” (585mm)
Optical Tube Diameter	3.5” (90mm)
Optical Tube Weight	5.1lb
Mount	GP2 Equatorial Mount
Tripod	HAL130 Tripod
Tripod Weight	12 lb
Mount Weight	9 lb
Counterweights	8.15 lb (3.7kg)
Hand Controller	Optional
Load Capacity	20 lbs
Power Requirements	None
RA Slow Motion Axis	144tooth wheel gear – whole circle movement
DEC Slow Motion Axis	144 tooth wheel gear – whole circle movement
RA Graduations	Optional (Included in Polar axis scope)
DEC Coordinate Display	Optional (Included in Polar axis scope)
Polar Axis Scope	Optional
Altitude Adjustment	0 to 62 ° (2° increments)
Azimuth Adjustment	Double screw fine adjustment
Motors Drive	Optional
Accessories	XY Dot Finder; Dovetail Plate; Carry Handle; NLV25mm Eyepiece

Vixen ED81S and GP2 Mount
Item# 99532 $2399

The latest option for the GP2 and GPD2 mounts is the new STARBOOK S which incorporates Vixen’s legendary GOTO controller with BUILT IN STAR CHART that shows you exactly where the telescope is pointing and displays “what’s up” right now. The included (and upgradeable) software contains a 22,000 object database giving the user an endless variety of objects to view. Included are drop down menus of different categories of celestial objects, including Stars, Planets, Messier, NGC and other famous objects. Each sub menu only lists the objects that are available to be viewed at that time. This eliminates the frustration of other GOTO systems that don’t tell you the object is below the horizon until after you have selected it. With the Vixen Starbook you will spend more time viewing and less time searching.

Item #99533 GP2 with STAR BOOK S $2999

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