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Code: VI-TS-39782

MPN: 39782

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Product Info for Vixen ED81S 81mm ED Refractor Telescope with GPD2 Equatorial Mount, HAL130 Tripod GPD2-ED81S (N) 39782 Telescopes

The Vixen ED81S 81mm ED Refractor Telescope with GPD2 Equatorial Mount, HAL130 Tripod GPD2-ED81S (N) 39782 sets a new standard for 80mm APO Refractor Telescopes. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The new ED glass of this Vixen Telescope produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technology. The Vixen ED81S ED Refractor Telescope 's optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters. The Vixen ED 81S ED Refractor Telescope is made in Japan. Also featured in the Vixen ED-81S ED Refractor Telescope is the included GPD2 Mount. This mount accommodates the attachment of heavier optical tubes and provides accurate tracking of objects. The mount also has a worm gear machined to 2/1000'ths of a millimeter precision that allows for extremely critical tracking performance needed for Astrophotography. The Vixen GPD2 Mount will allow you to upgrade the optical system you put on it. The Vixen ED81S 81mm ED Refractor Telescope with GPD2 Equatorial Mount, HAL130 Tripod 39782 is a telescope package that will keep the best amateur astronomers happy for years to come.image

Specifications for Vixen ED 81S 81mm ED Refractor Telescope with GPD2 Equatorial Mount, HAL130 Tripod GPD2-ED81S (N) 39782:

Effective Aperture:   81mm
Focal Length (Focal ratio):   625mm (F7.7)
Resolving Power, Limiting Magnitude:   1.43 arc sec., 11.3
Light Gathering Power:   134x
Tube Size & Weight:   (OD) 90mm x (L) 600mm, 2.3 kg (5.1 lb)
Finder Scope:   Red Dot Finder
Adapter Thread / Visual Back:   60mm, 42mm for T-ring / 50.8mm, 31.7mm push-fit
Eyepiece (Magnification):   NLV20 (31x), NLV5 (125x)
Other Accessory:   31.7mm Flip mirror diagonal, Counterweights 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) and 3.7 kg (8.15 lb)
Tripod:   Legs adjustable from 81cm to 130cm in length, 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
Total Weight (w/o eyepiece):   23.1 kg (50.9 lb)

Package Contents:

  • Vixen ED81S 81mm ED Refractor Telescope GPD2-ED81S (N) 39782
  • GPD2 Equatorial Mount
  • HAL130 Tripod
  • Eyepiece

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