The
Vixen VMC260L Telescope with Sphinx SXD Mount 2638XD features a large 260mm aperture, yet is compact

and light weight, weighing in at just 22 pounds. The
catadioptric optical design features two element corrector lens in front of the secondary mirror.
Vixen made this
Telescope with aberrations from the spherical mirrors are corrected perfectly. The focusing systems is accomplished by primary mirror movement. The
Vixen VMC260L provides sharp, high contrast images.
The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric GP-Trim telescope, however, is not just another
catadioptric telescope. The open tube design of the
The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric GP-Trim telescope eliminates the dew problem that is common with conventional Schmidt-Cassegrain systems. You can even tweak the collimation on the
The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric telescope via pairs of push-pull collimation screws. The
Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount 2503 incorporates one piece hardened steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout, the new
Vixen Sphinx D can handle a load capacity up to 50 lbs. This
Vixen Mount comes complete with PEC and the incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope.
This version of the
The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric telescope is the GP Trim optical assembly and comes with
Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount 2503 Specifications for Vixen VMC260L Telescope:  |
| Finder: |  | 7x50 |
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| Focal Length: |  | 3020mm |
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| Focal Ratio: |  | f/11.6 |
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| Objective: |  | 260 mm |
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| Weight: |  | 26.5 lbs. |
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| Type: |  | Catadioptric |
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Features of Vixen SPHINX SXD Equatorial Mount: - 180-tooth worm gears for fine full circle motion
- 22lbs recommended loading capacity for a wide range of optical tubes
- Built in DC motors allow for improved motion of the polar axis rotation
- No need for heavy counterweights.
Package Contents: - Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount w/ VMC260L Telescope 2638XD