Vixen MC 260/3000
A superior modified Cassegrain design, Vixen's VMC260L outperforms a traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain. The Japanese made Vixen VMC260L is a true all purpose telescope. Despite its long focal length, the tube is only about 650mm (20”) long. As a result, the instrument is very portable. With its large aperture the VMC260L collects enough light for serious visual and photographic applications for both planetary and deep sky observing.
The large 260mm aperture Catadioptric design consists of two mirrors and and a double meniscus corrector lens design. Light coming from the object is reflected off the primary mirror (f/2.5) and then passes through the corrector in front of the secondary. This is designed to eliminate spherical aberration and field curvature while delivering superb contrast. Focusing is through primary mirror movement. The VMC260L features Dielectric Coated Mirrors for brighter sharper images.
The VMC260L has very good contrast. It is an excellent telescope for observing globular clusters, double stars and distant planets.With its open tube design, the telescope cools down quicker than a classical Cassegrain.
New Atlux mounting
The high-performance equatorial mount New Atlux is newly released with the attachment, Star Book, the celestial navigation controller which features the high-precision automatic go-to system and auto tracking.
The equatorial mount that meet the needs of those who would like to pursue the ultimate joy of astronomical observation including astrophotography and extended observation with a large optical tube.
This version comes with a cast-steel pier
