Vixen VC200L with GPD2 Mount (ITEM #99852)

The VC 200L is an 8" f/9.0 highly corrected, highly specialized telescope for astro imaging. With its elaborate aspherical optical design it achieves excellent image correction throughout the large illuminated field. (42mm diameter fully illuminated) Package includes VC200L, GPD2 Mount, Tripod, NLV25 Eyepiece, 7x50 Finder, Bracket and Flip Mirror.

Astro Imaging
 The VC200L is designed for Astro Imaging. Even at the edge of the 35mm film format (larger CCD chips) stars are sharp ( smaller than 15 micrometers) This is smaller than the resolution of fine quality CCD cameras, which means that the telescope does not limit the image quality. With the recommended f/6.4 reducer you get much shorter exposure times.
The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. You can take photos both through the telescope and using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument or you can use the VC200L for guiding while the camera sits on top.

The GPD2 Mount

The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. 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. Add the DD2 motor set for accurate tracking.

The GPD2 holds almost 50% more weight than the GP2 and comes standard with tripod and counterweight. 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. Package includes VC200L, GPD2 Mount and Tripod, 7x50 Finder Scope and Bracket, Flip Mirror, and NLV25mm Eyepiece

Technical data GPD2 Mount

  • R.A Axis: 144 tooth worm gears
  • Declination Axis: 144 tooth worm gears
  • R.A. graduations: RA 10 min. increment
  • Dec graduations 2 deg. Increments
  • Polar Axis Scope: 6x20 wide field
  • Mount includes pre-installed variable intensity illuminator
  • Polar Axis Altitude adjustment 0 to 62 degrees
  • Counter weight 1 x 3.7kg and 1 x 1.9kg
  • Maximum loading weight 10kg (22lbs
  • Optional single axis or dual axis motors and controllers are available as is a polar alignment telescope and setting circles.

Vixen VC200L with GPD2 Mount ITEM #99852 Price: $3699

Vixen VC200L with GPD2 MountITEM #9985M (with DD2 Motor Set) Price $4199

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