Vixen NA140SSf with GPD2 Mount (ITEM #66262)

The NA140S (Neo-Achromatic) refractor features a two element secondary lens at the rear of the optical tube to provide a flatter field of view (Petzval design). Spherical aberation and field curvature are less than 1/3 to 1/5 of standard doublet refractors.

The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts and holds almost 50% more weight. With it’s solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astrophotography the worm, gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error. It is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0° to 62° in altitude. Add the DD3 Motor Set for accurate tracking.Optional single axis or dual axis motors and controllers are available as are a polar alignment telescope with setting circles.

Optical Design

Neo Achromat Refractor (2 Group 4 Element Design)

Aperture

140mm

Focal Length

800mm

Focal Ratio

f/5.7

Coating

Multi Coating

Resolving Power

0.82 arc sec

Limiting Magnitude

12.5

Light Gathering Power

400x

Finder Scope

Optional

Focuser

Dual Speed

Adapter Thread

60mm

Astrophotography

Prime Focus, Eyepiece Projection & Afocal Imaging

Visual Back

Compression Ring

Optical Tube Length

41” (1040mm)

Optical Tube Diameter

5.5” (140mm)

Optical Tube Weight

14 lb

Mount

GPD2 Equatorial Mount

Tripod

HAL130 Tripod

Tripod Weight

12 lb

Mount Weight

19 lb

Counterweights

4.2 lb (1.9 kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg)

Hand Controller

Optional

Load Capacity

25 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

10 min. increments

DEC Coordinate Display

2° increments

Polar Axis Scope

6x20mm wide 8° Field of View

Altitude Adjustment

0 to 62 ° (2° increments)

Azimuth Adjustment

Double screw fine adjustment

Motors Drive

Optional

Accessories

7x50mm Finder; Finder Bracket (long); Flip Mirror; Dovetail Plate; Metal Carry Handle; NLV25mm Eyepiece

  Vixen NA140SSf and GPD2 Mount

Vixen NA140 with GPD2 Mount ITEM #66262 Price: $2999

 

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