
Review Summary
R.A: Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement
DEC: Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement
Friction stop motion (adjustable)
R.A: 73.5mm / 2.89" in diameter, 144-tooth wheel gear / DEC
R.A: 11.0mm / 0.43" in diameter, Brass / DEC
59mm / 2.32" in diameter, Aluminum alloy, with friction stop mechanism
59mm / 2.32" in diameter, Aluminum alloy, with friction stop mechanism
7 pieces
20mm / 0.79" diameter, Steel
Fine adjustment range: +/- 6.5 degrees, 1.4 degrees per rotation, Twin adjustment screws with knobs
Latitude adjustment range: 0 degree to 65 degrees, Tangent screw with handle, 1.9 degrees per rotation
6kg / 13.23lbs (150kg½cm torque load) at a point of 25cm / 9.84" from the fulcrum
125V 1A Class B (PSE standard), 6 x 30mm / 0.24 x 1.18" (Dia. x Long)
1.0kg / 2.20lbs
21-45.5" / 533.40-1155.70mm
Achromatic Refractor
80mm
910mm
f/11.4
1.45 arc sec
11.3
131x
6x30mm Finder
Field of View 7 deg.
42mm / 1.65" For T-Ring
31.7mm / 1.25" Push Fit
3.5" / 88.90mm
5.5lbs / 2.49kg
AP Mount: 263 x 302 x 96mm / 10.35 x 11.89 x 3.78"
AP Mount: 3.6kg / 7.94lbs without counterweight
Tripod: 6.6lbs / 2.99kg
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This easy to use, versatile telescope mount is designed with several modules that are joined together to produce the highly portable Advanced Polaris equatorial mount. The newest equatorial mount from Vixen can be transformed into many configurations. You can customize Vixen's New Advanced Polaris (AP) Equatorial Mount to meet your observing needs. Ideally suited for both beginners, who want a simple to use equatorial mount and experienced observers, who want a simple Grab and Go Equatorial Mount.
The Advanced Polaris Mount securely supports your telescope for comfortable night sky observing. With its friction control system, the mount can be quickly moved to your target object. A wide selection of accessories and modules are available to customize the Advanced Polaris mount. The Advanced Polaris Telescope Mount has slow motion RA and DEC controls for manual control. The A80Mf refractor telescope is perfect for the beginner or experienced astronomer. It is also an ideal first telescope for a child. With Vixen's Universal Dove Tail system, this telescope mounts easily on the Advanced Polaris mount.
The A80Mf telescope is an Achromatic Refractor with 80mm (3.2") of aperture. Its focal length is 910mm (3 ft.) with an f ratio of 11.4. Its light gathering is 130 times better than the human eye and has a maximum (realistic) power of 131X. It is easily transported to your observing site for quick set up and viewing. The A80Mf Refractor Telescope weighs about 5.5 lbs. and is covered by Vixen's 5 Year Warranty.