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Discontinued itemsSold OutVixen Telescope AXD2-VMC260L-P

Vixen Telescope AXD2-VMC260L-P —
Vixen Telescope AXD2-VMC260L-P
Vixen Telescope AXD2-VMC260L-P —
Vixen Telescope AXD2-VMC260L-P

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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.

Vixen Telescope AXD2-VMC260L-P Description

  • Superior performance and ease of use.

    Versatile functions and high level of accuracy demanded by advanced astrophotographer and ease of use appreciated by novice astronomer are merged into the AXD2 mount with STAR BOOK TEN controller.

  • 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.

  • Vixen's flagship equatorial mount.

    The 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.

  • Polar alignment scope.

    A 6x20mm polar scope with illuminated reticle is provided with the AXD2 mount. With the help of a built-in Polaris position scale, it achieves an easy and accurate polar alighnment within 3 arc minutes in the northern hemisphere.

  • 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.

Specifications

Mount

  • R.A slow motion
    Worm and wheel gears with 270-tooth whole circle micro movement, 135mm in diameter, made of brass
  • Dec slow motion
    Worm and wheel gears with 216-tooth whole circle micro movement, 108mm in diameter, made of brass
  • Worm shaft gear
    14.5mm in diameter, made of brass
  • R.A axis
    50mm in diameter, made of A7075 super aluminum-alloy
  • Dec. axis
    50mm in diameter, made of A7075 super aluminum-alloy
  • Number of bearings
    21 pieces
  • Counterweight bar
    25mm in diameter, retractable
  • On-screen R.A display / Setting circle
    10 arc minute increments / 1 arc minute increment with vernier
  • On-screen Dec display / Setting circle
    2 degrees increments / 10 minutes (0.167 degrees) increments with vernier
  • Polar axis scope
    Pre-installed 6X20mm finder scope, 8 degrees field of view, automatic turning off dark-field illuminator, 3 degrees or less setting accuracy, Battery: CR2032 (supplied for checking purpose), 3 stars alignment (Polaris, delta UMI and 51 Cep for northern hemisphere, or Sigma, Tau and Chi in Octantis for southern hemisphere) with precession correction until the year 2040.
  • Altitude adjustment
    Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (devided in 3 zones for high, middle and low latitude and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone), altitude scale in 2 degrees increments, Fine adjustments with two tangent screw bolts about 0.5 degrees per rotation
  • Azimuth adjustment
    Fine adjustments with twin screw knobs about 1.0 degree per rotation, adjustable range about +/- 7 degrees
  • Motor drive
    Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (400 pps)
  • Star chart go-to
    Automatic go-to slewing and high precision tracking with STAR BOOK TEN, 800× of sidereal rate at maximum slewing speed
  • Photographic loading weight
    30 kg (Maximum torque load: 750 kg/cm at a point of 25cm from the place where the R.A and Dec axes cross.
  • Controller port
    D-sub9pin male connector
  • Power port
    DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Calss4 (center plus), Electricity consumption between 0.45A and 2.5A (from 0.45A to 2.2A at 15kg loading weight)
  • Dimensions
    457mm×465mm×152mm
  • Weight
    25 kg (without counterweight)
  • Counterweights
    1.5kg×1,　7kg×1

Optical tube assembly

  • 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
    1380×unaided eye
  • Dimensions / 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
  • Adapter thread / Visual back
    60mm and 42mmforT-ring / 50.8mm and 31.7mm push fit with flip mirror diagonal
  • Eyepiece (31.7mm)
    Optional

Metal pillar

  • Pillar Materials
    Steel pillar and aluminum pedestal spider base
  • Size / Weight
    881.5mm in height, 3.8mm in thickness, 139.8mm in diameter, set up circle 450mm in radius / 10.3kg

Others

  • Photography
    Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging
  • Solar observation
    Not available
  • Total weight
    70.1kg

Configuration

  • VMC260L Optical Tube Assembly
  • AXD2 Equatorial Mount
  • AXD-P85DX Metal Pillar
  • AXD Counterweight 1.5kg
  • AXD Counterweight 7kg
  • Dovetail Saddle Plate
For availability of products, please contact our local dealers. The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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