Vixen A80MF Telescope with Advanced Polaris Mount and Tripod, 3.5" Tube Diameter

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Vixen A80MF Specifications

  • AP Mount: Slow Motion Control

    R.A: Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement
    DEC: Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement

  • AP Mount: Quick Slewing Motion

    Friction stop motion (adjustable)

  • AP Mount: Wheel Gear

    R.A: 73.5mm / 2.89" in diameter, 144-tooth wheel gear / DEC

  • AP Mount: Worm Gear

    R.A: 11.0mm / 0.43" in diameter, Brass / DEC

  • AP Mount: R.A Axis

    59mm / 2.32" in diameter, Aluminum alloy, with friction stop mechanism

  • AP Mount: DEC Axis

    59mm / 2.32" in diameter, Aluminum alloy, with friction stop mechanism

  • AP Mount: Number of Bearings

    7 pieces

  • AP Mount: Counterweight Bar

    20mm / 0.79" diameter, Steel

  • AP Mount: Azimuth Adjustment

    Fine adjustment range: +/- 6.5 degrees, 1.4 degrees per rotation, Twin adjustment screws with knobs

  • AP Mount: Altitude Adjustment

    Latitude adjustment range: 0 degree to 65 degrees, Tangent screw with handle, 1.9 degrees per rotation

  • AP Mount: Maximum Loading Weight

    6kg / 13.23lbs (150kg½cm torque load) at a point of 25cm / 9.84" from the fulcrum

  • AP Mount: Fuse

    125V 1A Class B (PSE standard), 6 x 30mm / 0.24 x 1.18" (Dia. x Long)

  • AP Mount: Counterweight

    1.0kg / 2.20lbs

  • Tripod Height

    21-45.5" / 533.40-1155.70mm

  • A80MF: Optical Design

    Achromatic Refractor

  • A80MF: Aperture

    80mm

  • A80MF: Focal Length

    910mm

  • A80MF: Focal Ratio

    f/11.4

  • A80MF: Resolving Power

    1.45 arc sec

  • A80MF: Limiting Magnitude

    11.3

  • A80MF: Light Gathering Power

    131x

  • A80MF: Finder Scope

    6x30mm Finder
    Field of View 7 deg.

  • A80MF: Adapter Thread

    42mm / 1.65" For T-Ring

  • A80MF: Visual Back

    31.7mm / 1.25" Push Fit

  • A80MF: Optical Tube Diameter

    3.5" / 88.90mm

  • A80MF: Optical Tube Weight

    5.5lbs / 2.49kg

  • Dimensions

    AP Mount: 263 x 302 x 96mm / 10.35 x 11.89 x 3.78"

  • Weight

    AP Mount: 3.6kg / 7.94lbs without counterweight
    Tripod: 6.6lbs / 2.99kg

  • UPC Code

    4955295399765

About Vixen A80MF

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.

What's in the box:

  • Vixen A80MF Telescope
  • Advanced Polaris Equatorial Mount
  • 2.2lbs Counterweight
  • AL130 Tripod
  • 6x30 Finderscope and Bracket
  • 6.3mm Eyepiece
  • 20mm Eyepiece
  • 31.7mm Erect Image Diagonal
  • Dew/Sun Shield (Not for Solar Observing)
  • Tube Rings
  • Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate
  • Vixen 5 Year Warranty