Vixen Mobile Porta A70Lf 70mm Refractor Telescope Set
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Vixen Optics Mobile Porta A70Lf 70mm ED APO f/12.9 Refractor Telescope Set
Embark on portable stargazing adventures with the Vixen Mobile Porta A70Lf Refractor Telescope Set, featuring a 70mm refracting telescope paired with an azimuthal, user-friendly mount and two eyepieces.
The MOBILE PORTA mount ensures quick observations without time-consuming setups, boasting a compact, lightweight design for swift deployment and easy transportation.
A new multi-arm design enhances versatility, allowing zenith observations, even with longer telescopes.
The telescope, with tried-and-tested features like a slip clutch and fine adjustment, offers effortless manual movement in all directions, providing precise adjustments to your desired celestial objects.
Noteworthy is the adjustable angle of the multi-arm in 15-degree steps, catering to a range of observation angles and enabling easy folding of the mount for convenient transport.
This telescope set combines convenience, versatility, and portability, making it an ideal companion for both beginners and experienced astronomers on the go.
Features:
- 70mm Objective Lens: This telescope boasts a generous 70mm objective lens, providing excellent light-gathering capabilities for crisp and detailed celestial observations. Ideal for capturing intricate details of lunar landscapes and exploring the beauty of deep-sky objects.
- 900mm Focal Length: With a focal length of 900mm, this apochromatic refractor offers a versatile balance between magnification and field of view, making it well-suited for a variety of astronomical observations. Perfect for both planetary studies and wide-field views of distant galaxies.
- 137x Highest Useful Magnification: Unlock detailed views of celestial objects with a highest useful magnification of 137x, allowing users to explore the moon, planets, and deep-sky treasures with impressive clarity. Revel in high-magnification observations of planetary features and intricate lunar details.
- Apochromatic Refractor: Experience superior image quality as the telescope features an apochromatic refractor design, effectively minimizing chromatic aberration for clear and true-color astronomical observations. Enjoy sharp, high-contrast images free from color fringing.
- Multi-coated: Equipped with multi-coated optics, this telescope ensures optimal light transmission, reducing glare and enhancing contrast for high-quality, sharp images of celestial wonders. The coatings provide protection against scratches and ensure long-lasting optical performance.
- For Fast Observations Without Complicated Setup: Designed for efficiency, the Vixen Mobile Porta A70Lf telescope set enables fast observations without the need for complicated setup, allowing users to swiftly engage in celestial exploration. Perfect for spontaneous stargazing sessions and quick astronomical discoveries.
- Lightweight and Transportable: Weighing lightly and featuring a portable design, this telescope set is easy to transport, making it an ideal companion for astronomers on the move, whether for backyard stargazing or travel. Its compact and lightweight construction ensures hassle-free mobility and storage.
- Adjusts via Slip Clutch Mechanism: Easily maneuver the telescope in all directions with the slip clutch mechanism, providing smooth and precise adjustments to align with your desired celestial objects. Effortlessly track celestial targets and navigate the night sky with ease.
- Fine Adjustment of Axles via Adjusting Knobs: Fine-tune your observations with the telescope's adjusting knobs, allowing for precise adjustments of axles to achieve optimal focus and clarity during stargazing sessions. Enhance the user experience by customizing the telescope's orientation for each observation.
- Mobile Porta Mount: The telescope is paired with the Mobile Porta mount, a user-friendly and versatile mounting system that facilitates smooth and convenient adjustments, enhancing the overall observing experience. Enjoy stability and ease of use during observations with this reliable mounting solution.
- Multi-arm System: The innovative multi-arm system allows for an adjustable angle in 15-degree steps, offering enhanced versatility and enabling zenith observations, even with longer telescopes. The foldable design ensures easy transportability and storage. Customize your observing experience with flexible positioning options.
What's Included:
✓ Vixen Mobile Porta A70Lf Refractor Telescope
✓ Mobile Porta mount
✓ Tripod
✓ Tripod shelf
✓ Shafts for fine adjustment
✓ 2 eyepieces, PL20 mm and PL6.3 mm
✓ Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
✓ Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty
Specifications:
| Optical design | Apochomatic Refractor |
| Mirror/Lens diam. | 70 mm |
| Focal length and Aperture ratio | 900 mm f/12.9 |
| Angular resolution | 1.66 arc seconds |
| Type of coating | Multi coated |
| Visual limiting magnitude | 11.3 (approx., mag) |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |