Vixen A80MF Telescope with Advanced Polaris-M Mount, STAR BOOK ONE Hand Controller and Tripod, 3.5" Tube Diameter

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. 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 Advanced Polaris-M equatorial Mount incorporates the RA Motor module, complete with the STAR BOOK ONE hand controller. The STAR BOOK ONE controller features variable tracking and slewing speeds as well as backlash compensation and PEC. The hand controller is autoguider ready for great astrophotography. Upgrade further and add the DEC Motor Module(25805).

The A80Mf refractor telescope is perfect for the beginner astronomer or 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.