Vixen AP-ED80Sf-SM Telescope Set
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Vixen AP-ED80Sf-SM f/7.5 APO Refractor Telescope Set - ES39982-SO
Ideal for astrophotography with clear and high contrastive field of view.
AP series telescope set with 80mm aperture refractor with high performance SD glass for objective lens.
It comes with an exclusive carrying case for the optical tube which is convenient for travel and storage.
AP-SM Equatorial mount
The Advanced Polaris mount is ideally suited for beginners who want to become familiar with equatorial mount or experienced observers who want a simple grab and go mount.
The AP mount securely supports your telescope optical tube for comfortable observing. With its friction control system, the mount can be quickly moved to your target object.
After reaching the object by friction control system, the motor will automatically drive to track the object. Optional polar meter is ideal to quickly align the polar axis.
R.A. Motor module and STAR BOOK ONE Set
The AP-SM equatorial mount is supplied with the R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set (main motor of the AP equatorial mount for tracking celestial objects) which includes STAR BOOK ONE controller.
R.A. the motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set is an integral part of the AP system. Your own system is created based on the R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set by adding other modules.
Stylish design
The new stylish and smart design removes a difficult image on astronomical telescopes.
Together with just a 3.6kg lightweight body (without counterweight), you can easily handle full-scale astronomical telescopes.
As the four AA batteries for power supply are integrated inside the body and adoption of internal electrical contacts eliminates successfully external wiring which was exposed to the outside in the past.
Friction control system
Simply point the target objects by moving the optical tube by hand. The friction control system allows you to manually point the telescope at the object without using knobs and clamps.
Simple polar alignment
The optional polar meter can be attached on the equatorial mount for simple polar alignment. Even beginners can quickly align the polar axis.
For precision alignment, the polar axis scope is usually used, but the polar meter can outperform especially where Polaris is not visible.
Polar alignment scope PF-L
The polar alignment scope PF-L features an employment of three stars alignment system and built-in dark field illuminator to enable alignment while looking into the polar alignment scope.
This illumination powers off automatically to prevent unnecessary consumption of power.
Corresponding to the polar alignment scope PF-L, we deliver free applications "PFL Assist" for smartphone and tablet that support polar alignment by visualizing a visible position in the constellation displayed.
Power supply system focusing on mobility and comfort
The motor module operates with 4 pieces of the AA batteries which are commercially available anywhere easily, not only corresponding to the alkaline battery but also economical rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH, Ni-Cd).
For long term use, a commercially available USB external power supply such as USB mobile battery or USB AC adapter can be used connecting to the provided USB Micro-B terminal.
ED80Sf optical tube assembly
An apochromatic refractor which reduces color aberration at extremely high level, realizing less deburring and clear field of view in high contrast.
APP-TL130 tripod
The compact APP-TL130 tripod is adjustable between 60cm and 130cm, combining both the portability of the photographic tripod and strength of the astronomical telescope tripod.
Tip of the tripod can be switched between rubber and metal spikes, so that it will not damage the floor even when it is used indoors.
Features:
- Complete telescope set with tripod, mount and telescope
- High-quality ED refractor with 80 mm lenses
- Collapsible travel mount with RA motor and control
- Lightweight and portable
- Very high sharpness and contrast
- Mount can be upgraded with DC motor
- High sharpness and contrast Upgradable motor set
- Total weight: 14.6 kg
What's Included:
✓ Vixen AP-ED80Sf-SM Telescope
✓ AP-SM Equatorial Mount
✓ Eyepiece
✓ APP-TL130 Tripod
✓ Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited 1 Year Warranty
✓ Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited 2 Year Warranty
Specifications:
| Optical tube | |
| Apochromatic refractor | 80mm SD apochromatic, multi-coated |
| Focal length | 600mm (f/7.5) |
| Resolving power / Limiting magnitude | 1.45 arc sec. / 11.3 |
| Light gathering power | 131x unaided eye |
| Dimensions / Weight | L: 570mm x OD 100mm, 4.8kg (Body 3.4kg) |
| Finder scope | 6x50mm, 4.8°actual field of view |
| Drawtube | |
| Visual back | 42mm for T-ring, 50.8mm, 31.7mm push-fit |
| Eyepiece | PL20mm (30x), PL6mm (100x) |
| Tripod | |
| Material, Type | Aluminum 3-section leg |
| Dimensions / Weight | L:570⇔1,296mm, H:526⇔1,159mm, closed 598.4mm, Radius: 350⇔710mm, 3.0kg |
| Others | |
| Accessories | Counterweight 1kg x 1 pc., 1.9kg x 1 pc. |
| Photography | Eyepiece projection, prime-focus, afocal imaging. |
| Solar observation | Not possible |
| Total weight | 14.7kg without eyepiece |