Vixen AXD2-VMC260L(WT)-P 260mm Telescope
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Vixen AXD2-VMC260L(WT)-P 260mm f/11.5 Telescope - ES36948-SO
Best for serious astrophotographers who demand a perfect imaging platform with user-friendly functions that allow for comfortable operation.
The VMC260L, featuring great light gathering power and long focal length, comes mounted on a sophisticated AXD2 atop a steel pedestal.
The robust pillar is suitable for use in a permanent observing base.
VMC260L optical tube assembly.
The large 260mm aperture Catadioptric design is a true all purpose telescope for serious visual and photography applications. Best for detailed views of planets and faint deep sky objects.
AXD2 equatorial mount.
Vixen's flagship AXD2 mount is designed for both superior performance and ease of use.
The revolutionary advanced star chart go-to navigation controller STAR BOOK TEN is the best companion for your observing sessions.
STAR BOOK TEN star chart go-to navigation controller.
The STAR BOOK TEN features intuitive 'Star-Chart Go-To' system with high definition color LCD display.
The position of the telescope, the target and other useful information are displayed on the screen in detail.
The night vision feature illuminates the whole screen in red, if applied, and will limit the brightness to the observer's eyes.
Permanent metal pillar for an observatory doom.
The AXD-P85DX pillar that is dedicated to the AXD2 mount is suitable for your observatory doom.
It provides less space as compared to the tripod and has an advantage in slewing the telescope at less hindrance.
What's Included:
✓ VMC260L(WT) Optical Tube Assembly
✓ AXD2 Equatorial Mount
✓ Dovetail-plate Mounting Block
✓ AXD-P85DX Pillar
✓ AXD Counterweight 1.5kg
✓ AXD Counterweight 7kg
Specifications:
| Optical Tube | |
| Primary mirror | 260mm effective aperture, precision spherical mirror, multicoated |
| Focal length (Focal ratio) | 3,000mm (F11.5) |
| Resolving power / Limiting magnitude | 0.45 arc seconds / 13.8 |
| Light gathering power | 1380X unaided eye |
| Size / Weight | 304mm dia. and 680mm long (720mm incl. protruded focus knob) / 12.1kg (Net 10kg) |
| Finder scope | 7×50mm with dark-field illuminated reticle, 7 degrees field of view |
| Focuser | |
| Adapter thread / Visual back | 60mm and 42mmforT-ring / 50.8mm and 31.7mm push fit with flip mirror diagonal |
| Eyepiece (31.7mm) | Optional |
| Pillar | |
| Materials | Steel pipe, aluminum pedestal and aluminum pillar tripod base |
| Size / Weight | 881.5mm high, 3.8mm thick, 139.8mm diameter pipe, 450mm set up space in radius / 24.5 kg |
| Others | |
| Photography | Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging |
| Solar observation | Not available |