Vixen VMC200L with SPHINX Mount (ITEM #27733)

The Vixen VMC200L is a telescope suitable for observation of all types of celestial objects. The VMC200L is a unique design that employs a meniscus corrector lens along with two high-precision spherical mirrors to help eliminate spherical aberration and yield a sharp image with no hint of false color. The VMC200L offers excellent performance for both visual and photographic use. The open tube design eliminates the dew problem that is common with conventional Schmidt-Cassegrain systems and its compact size makes it very easy to handle. The rack and pinion focuser accepts 2" eyepieces and accessories with an adapter.

The SPHINX equatorial mount and STARBOOK controller have been precisely engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. It is now possible to explore the beauty of the night sky with great ease and stability. The SPHINX comes standard with built in motors and the world's first star chart go-to controller, STARBOOK, with a large full color LCD display. The STARBOOK includes over 22,000 celestial objects in its database. The LAN port controller allows for computer control and network connectivity. The STARBOOK controller can be used as a stand alone star atlas from anywhere, anytime.

Specifications:

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

Finder Scope

Optional

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

Mount

Sphinx SXW Equatorial Mount

Tripod

HAL130 Tripod

Tripod Weight

12 lb

Mount Weight

13 lb

Counterweights

4.2 lb (1.9 kg)

Mount Dimensions

36cm x 12cm x 36cm

Hand Controller

STAR BOOK

Load Capacity

35 lbs

Alignment Procedure

3 Star

Database

22,700 Object

Power Requirements

DC 12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes

RA Slow Motion Axis

180 tooth wheel gear – whole circle movement

DEC Slow Motion Axis

180 tooth wheel gear – whole circle movement

RA & DEC Worm Wheel

Aluminum

RA Coordinate Display

STAR BOOK Full Color LCD screen ; 0.1 min increments

DEC Coordinate Display

STAR BOOK Full Color LCD screen ; 1.0 are min. sec increments

Polar Axis Scope

Optional

Altitude Adjustment

0 to 70 ° (Fine adj. with tangent screw +/-15°, 3 step elevator

Azimuth Adjustment

Double screw fine adjustment

Motors

Built in

Included Accessories

Dove Tail Mounting Plate; Carry Handle; Flip Mirror Diagonal; Eyepiece; 7x50 Finder Scope, Finder bracket

 

 
Vixen VMC200L with Sphinx Mount
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Vixen VMC200L with Sphinx Mount

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