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Apochromatic refractor AP 80/600 ED80Sf Skypod

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Product description

Vixen Ap 80/600

The ED80Sf refractor with Vixen's new Dual Speed Focuser, features high-grade glass (FPL-53) and quality components. Coupled with a medium f/7.5 focal ratio, the ED "S" series provides a sharp, color-free image of high contrast. At only 22.4", this is our ultimate grab-n-go APO travel scope.

Vixen Skypod mounting

The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "GoTo" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display shows you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are. Navigate by object name or use the starchart to plan your observing session. The 22,000 plus object, upgradeable data base, provides an endless variety of objects to view.

The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for safe storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost. Because the Skypod it is based on Vixen's flexible mounting system, a wide variety of telescopes will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good portability combined with ease of use and versatility.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Refractor
Type of build
Apochromat Doublet
Aperture (mm)
80
Focal length (mm)
600
Aperture ratio
7,5
Resolving capacity
1,44
Limit value (mag)
11,3
Light gathering capacity
130
Max. useful magnification
160
Tube weight (kg)
3,4

Eyepiece holder


Type of build
Gear rack
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2

Mount


Type of build
SkyPod
Mounting type
Azimuthal
GoTo control
yes
Power supply
12
Power consumption (mA)
900
Tracking
yes

GoTo control


Database
22.725
Software
StarBook
Alignment method
2-star, brightest star
GoTo Language
multilingual

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Material
Aluminium
Height (cm)
90-130

Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces
NPL 20mm, NPL 6mm
Finder scope
9x50
Deviating optics
1.25'' tilting mirror for 2 eyepieces
Miscellaneous
Aluminium case

General


Total weight (kg)
12,7
Series
SkyPod

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes
Nebulae & galaxies
not recommended
Nature observation
yes
Astrophotography
no
Sun
not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

recommended for


Beginners
not recommended
Advanced
yes
Experienced amateurs
yes

Product safety

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Vixen Apochromatic refractor AP 80/600 ED80Sf Skypod
Vixen Apochromatic refractor AP 80/600 ED80Sf Skypod
Vixen Apochromatic refractor AP 80/600 ED80Sf Skypod

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