Vixen | Producer of optics from astronomical telescopes and binoculars
Vixen Telescope APZ-A80Mf
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A great starter telescope for beginners.
A combination of a 80mm achromatic refractor and a simple and easy-to-use "Alt-Azimuth" mount that is comprised of parts of the AP equatorial mount. It is suiable for observation of bright planets, neburae and star clusters.
Vixen Telescope APZ-A80Mf Description
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APZ Mount
With smooth friction control mechanism of the APZ mount, the telescope can be moved quickly by hand to your trget object. Lightweight grab-and-go telescope to take it to anywhere.
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Derived from the transformation of the AP Mount.
The mount is composed of sectional modules and units that can be easily upgraded to an AP equatorial mount with additional components.
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Sealed Ball Bearings
The sealed type ball bearings are used for movable part to eliminate from mixing in of dust particles and offer excellent durability. It ensures smooth rotation of an optical tube loaded.
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Decent 8kg Loading Weight
The rigid body and sealed ball bearings allows for using a VMC telescope with 200mm aperture.
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A80Mf OTA
An achromatic refractor with multicoated 80mm objective lens that allows sharp views of the moon and planets.
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APP-TLL130 Tripod
A highly compact and lightweight tripod combining durability and ease of use. The tripod legs can be extended to 130cm long or retracted to about 60cm long for storage. The spike of the leg is protected with rubber covering and it allows for using the tripod according to your set up envirnment.
Specifications
Optical Tubes
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Objective lens, effective aperture80mm achromatic, multicoated
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Focal length (Focal ratio)910mm (F11.4)
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Resolving power / Limiting magnitude1.45 arc seconds / 11.3
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Light gathering power131x unaided eye
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Dimensions / Weight90mm dia. and 860mm long / 3.3kg (Net 2.5kg)
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Finder scope6x30mm Finder, 7 degrees field of view
Eyepiece section
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Adapter threads / Visual back43mm and 42mm for T-ring / 31.7mm push fit
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EyepiecesPL20mm (46x, 64' field of view), PL6.3mm (144x, 22' field of view)
Tripod
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Leg type, material3-section aluminum legs with quick-release leg clamps
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Size / WeightAdjustable from 570mm to 1296mm in length, from 526mm to 1159mm in height, setup radius from 350mm to 710mm / 3.0 kg
Others
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PhotographyUsable with Prime focus, Eypiece projection and Afocal imaging
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Solar observationAvailable with sun projection screen set A
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Total weight10.1kg (without eyepieces)
Configuration
- Optical tube assembly
- APZ Mount
- Eyepieces
- APP-TL130 Tripod