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Product no.: 47800

Telescope AC 70/900 A70Lf Advanced Polaris AP

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Product description

This inexpensive set offers beginners a complete system which is very solidly built and is very expandable thanks to the extensive range of accessories.

Vixen AC 70/900

Especially observing moon craters and planets is fun with the powerful, achromatic optics of frauenhof. Even beginners can suceed with the telescope's easy handling.

Features

  • low cost
  • easy to use
  • fast setup

The Advanced Polaris equatorial mount is ideal for beginners, but also for more experienced observers who are looking for a light travel mount.

The Advanced Polaris not only has a very stylish design, but also some powerful features under the hood, as the illustration on the right shows. An aluminium gearwheel with a 58.4mm diameter and 144 teeth allows fine adjustments to the axes, as well as 9mm diameter worm shafts, each supported by two bearings - that’s precision engineering at its best!

What is special about the Advanced Polaris is the adjustable slipper clutch: without having to unlock anything, you can simply move your telescope in the direction in which you want to point it. The exact centering of the eyepiece is then done using rotary knobs. The slipper clutch works even if your Advanced Polaris is equipped with motors (AP-SM). This allows you to quickly and intuitively navigate the sky.

In order to align the mount to the north, you can use either a polar finder scope, or the compass of the of the Vixen Polarie photo mount. The Advanced Polaris has connectors for both options. The compass has the advantage that you do not need to bend down under the mount, and also don’t need a view of the Polar Star for alignment. The polar finder and compass can be found under “recommended accessories”. In summary: thanks to the extensive accessories available, the mount can be enhanced to suit all your needs.

The APP-TL130 tripod was developed for the Advanced Polaris mount, it it is also compatible with the Porta II, GP and fork mounts from Vixen.

The APP-TL130 tripod guarantees both portability and stability for astronomical observations. Retracted it measures only 60 centimeters and is therefore an ideal companion for people on the go. The tripod can be extended to a maximum height of 130 centimeters. The tips of the tripod legs have a retractable rubber cover, which protects the floor from scratches.

It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

  • We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
  • We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
  • We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Achromat
Aperture (mm)
70
Focal length (mm)
900
Aperture ratio (f/)
12,9
Resolving capacity
1,64
Limit value (mag)
11
Light gathering capacity
100
Max. useful magnification
140
Tube length (mm)
860
tube diameter (mm)
76
Tube weight (kg)
1,91

Focuser


Connection ( to eyepiece)
1,25"
Type of build
Gear rack

Mount


GoTo control
no
Mounting type
Equatorial
Load capacity (kg)
6

Tripod


Weight (kg)
3
Material
Aluminium
Height (cm)
130
Type
Tripod
Colour
black

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
PL 20mm, PL 6,3mm
Deviating optics
1.25", 90° star diagonal
Finder scope
6x24
Counterweights (kg)
1

General


Series
Advanced Polaris
Total weight (kg)
9,5

Area of application


Astrophotography
yes (only with appropriate accessories)
Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)
Nature Observation
no

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
no

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

Vixen Telescope AC 70/900 A70Lf Advanced Polaris AP
The resistance of the slip clutch is adjustable and so can be adapted to optics of different weights.
Vixen Telescope AC 70/900 A70Lf Advanced Polaris AP
North alignment with optional compass

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