Vixen VMC200L with GP2 Mount (ITEM # 99702)

The VMC200L mounted on the GP2 mount allows the owner of this package to get started in high quality observing. The VMC200L is a unique catadioptric optical system. It incorporates a primary mirror and a meniscus corrector just before a secondary mirror. By doing so, light is corrected twice on the optical path. With the optical correction placed before the secondary mirror, the VMC200L avoids the necessity of having a corrector plate and all the dewing problems associated with a closed optical tube.

The VMC200L on the GP2 mount is economical and versatile. The GP2 equatorial mount is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. The views through the VMC200L are sharper than you might expect in a mirrored optical system and the GP2 equatorial mount tracks smoothly.

Optical Design

Modified Catadioptric Reflector

Aperture

200mm

Focal Length

1950mm

Focal Ratio

f/9.75

Coating

Multi Coating

Resolving Power

.58 arc sec

Limiting Magnitude

13.3

Light Gathering Power

816x

Adapter Thread

60mm/50.8mm

Astrophotography

Prime Focus, Eyepiece Projection & Afocal Imaging

Visual Back

Compression Ring

Optical Tube Length

20” (510mm)

Optical Tube Diameter

9.1” (232mm)

Optical Tube Weight

5.9 lb

Accessories

Dove Tail Mounting Plate; Carry Handle

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

Carry Handle; Flip Mirror Diagonal; 7x50 Finder Scope; NLV25mm Eyepiece

 


Vixen VMC200L with GP2 Mount

Item # 99702
Price: $2299


 

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