Vixen N 130/650
A small, but powerful entry level model to the world of astronomy. Discover the fascination of star clusters, galaxies and many more, since there are far too many beatiful objects to list them here. With this refractor, you are properly equipped to observe most of them and even try your hand at astrophotography.
Features:
- compact and mobile design
- ideal entry level model with many possibilites
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.
