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Vixen R200SS Telescopes 200mm and GPD2 Mount w/ Optional D2M Motor Set
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Product Info for Vixen R200SS Telescopes 200mm and GPD2 Mount w/ Optional D2M Motor Set
Vixen 200mm R200SS Newtonian Telescope and GPD2 Mount 99842M features an 8" f/4 parabolic primary mirror, providing extremely sharp images with no chromatic aberration. The use of state-of-the-art coating technology yields the ideal surface for its f/4 primary mirror. The Vixen R200SS Telescope lets the visual observer enjoy wide views of deep night sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or clusters can be viewed at the same time with this telescope. The Vixen telescope's large aperture and compact body make it ideally suited f or astrophotography of nebulae, star clusters and comets. The use of the optional coma corrector allows for a sharp coma-free image from edge to edge, and the rack and pinion focusing mount, with an adapter, accepts 2 eyepieces. The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the Vixen GP mounts. With it's solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astro photography the worm, gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error. Add the Vixen D2M motor set for accurate and smooth tracking. The Vixen R200SS Telescope is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotographers. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0° to 62° in altitude.
Specifications for Vixen R200SS Telescope 200mm:
| Objective lens: | 7.8 in; 200mm parabolic mirror, multi-coated |
| Focal length (Focal ratio): | 800mm (F4.0) |
| Resolving power, limiting magnitude: | 0.58 arc sec., 13.3 |
| Light gathering power: | 816x |
| Tube size & weight: | OD) 9.1 in (232mm x (L) 27.5 in (700mm) 11.7 lb(5.3 kg ) |
| Finder scope: | 7x50mm nder, eld of view 7 degrees |
| Adapter thread / visual back: | 60mm, 42mm for T-ring / 31.7mm push- t |
| Photography: | Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging |
Specifications for Vixen GPD2 Telescope Mount:
| R.A. Slow Motion Axis: | 144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC Slow Motion Axis: | 144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| R.A. Graduations: | 10 min increments |
| DEC Graduation: | 2 degree increments |
| Polar Axis Scope: | 6x20mm, wide 8 degree field of view |
| Altitude Adjustment: | 0 to 62 degrees (2 degree increments) |
| Aximuth Adjustment: | Double screw fine adjustment |
| Motor Drive: | Optional, with STARBOOK-S or D2M motor drive set |
| Maximum Loading Weight: | 35 lbs. |
| Counterweight: | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) and 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs) |
| Weight: | 8.5 kg/ 18.7 lbs (without counterweight) |
Features of D2M Motor Set:
- Used for accurate tracking
- Dual-axis Motor Drive
- Excellent upgrade for GP2 and GPD2 Mounts
Package Contents:
- Vixen R200SS Telescope 200mm and GPD2 Mount w/ Optional D2M Motor Set 99842M
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- Vixen R200SS 200mm Telescope Optical Tube Only only with Dual Speed focuser 5869 , MPN: 5869 , Code: VI-TS-200SSGPD2-5869
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- Vixen R200SS 200mm Telescope 200mm Telescope Dual Speed Focuser w/GP2 Mount , Tripod, Tube Ring, Finderscope 39593D , MPN: 39593D , Code: VI-TS-200SSGPD2-39593D
- Vixen R200SS Newtonian Telescope and GPD2 Mount 99842D , MPN: 99842D , UPC: 811971015593 , Code: VI-TS-200SSGPD2-99842D
- Vixen R200SS Telescope 200mm and GPD2 Mount w/D2M Motor Set 99842M , MPN: 99842M , UPC: 811971014374 , Code: VI-TS-200SSGPD2-99842M
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- Vixen R200SS 200mm Telescope, Dual Speed Focuser w/ Sphinx SXD Mount, HAL130 Tripod, Eyepiece, Finderscope 55036D , MPN: 55036D , UPC: 811971014336 , Code: VI-TS-200SSGPD2-55036D