Vixen Optics- Telescope and Mount Packages -VMC260L with SXD Mount


Vixen VMC260L with Sphinx SXD Mount (Item #86692) $500 Rebate! Details Here

The VMC260L features a large 260mm aperture, yet is compact and light weight, weighing in at just 22 pounds. The catadioptric optical design features two element corrector lens in front of the secondary mirror. Aberrations fromt he spherical mirrors are corrected perfectly. The focusing systems is accomplished by primary mirror movement. The VMC260L provides sharp, high contrast images.

The SPHINX SXD equatorial mount and STARBOOK controller have been engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. It is now possible to explore the beauty of the night sky with greater 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 is easy to use and makes the SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels. A large astronomical database with 22,725 celestial objects is stored. A LAN Port within the controller allows for computer control and network connectivity

Specifications:

Optical Design	Modified Cassegrain Reflector
Aperture	260mm
Focal Length	3000mm
Focal Ratio	f/11.5
Coating	DiElectric Coated
Resolving Power	.45 arc sec
Limiting Magnitude	13.8
Light Gathering Power	1380x
Adapter Thread	60mm/50.8mm
Astrophotography	Prime Focus, Eyepiece Projection & Afocal Imaging
Visual Back	Compression Ring
Optical Tube Length	26.7” (680mm)
Optical Tube Diameter	12” (304mm)
Optical Tube Weight	22 lb
Mount	Sphinx SXD Equatorial Mount
Tripod	HAL130 Tripod
Tripod Weight	12 lb
Mount Weight	19.4 lb
Counterweights	4.2 lb (1.9 kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg)
Mount Dimensions	36cm x 12cm x 36cm
Hand Controller	STAR BOOK
Load Capacity	50 lbs
Alignment Procedure	4 Star
Database	22,700 Object (Upgradeable)
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	Steel
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	6x20mm SX Polar Axis Scope
Altitude Adjustment	0 to 70 ° (Fine adj. with tangent screw +/-15°, 3 step elevator
Azimuth Adjustment	Double screw fine adjustment
Motors	Built in
Accessories	7x50mm Finder; Finder Bracket (short); Flip Mirror; NLV25mm Eyepiece

Price $6799

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