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.
Pair this optical tube with the NEW Atlux mount. The Atlux is a mid-sized Go-To Equatorial mount newly desgined to work with the STAR BOOK hand controller. The revolutionary STAR BOOK system features sky charts, PEC and autoguider functions. With its 75 pound load capacity this mount is a solid platform for both the astrophotographer and visual observer .
Specifications:
VMC260L Focal Length:3000mm (f11.5) Resolving Power:.45 arc sec., 13.8 Finder Scope: 7x50 finder, field of view 7 degrees Weight: 10kg/22 lbs.
Atlux Mount:
Polar Axis Scope: 6x20mm, wide 8 degree field of view
Go-To System:STARBOOK System
Maximum loading weight: 75 lbs
Counterweight: 3.5 kg and 7 kg
Weight: 43.4 lbs w/o counterweight |