Vixen - VC200L 200mm Catadioptrical Reflector Telescope with GPD2 Mount

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VIXEN-3985

Vixen - VC200L 200mm Catadioptrical Reflector Telescope with GPD2 Mount

The VC 200L is an 8" f/9.0 highly corrected, highly specialized telescope for astro imaging. With its elaborate aspherical optical
design it achieves an excellent image correction throughout the large illuminated field. (42mm diameter fully illuminated)

The VC200L is designed around Astro Imaging. Even at the edge of the 35mm film format (larger CCD chips) stars are sharp (
smaller than 15 micrometers This is smaller than the resolution of fine quality CCD cameras, which means that the telescope does
not limit the image quality.

With the f/6.4 reducer you get much shorter exposure times. The reducer is a highly recommended optional accessory.

The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. You can then take photos both through the telescope and
using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument or you can use the VC200L for guiding while the camera sits on top.

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

•	Design: Reflector, Modified Cassegrain
•	Objective Diameter: 200mm
•	Focal Length: 1800mm  F/9
•	Diagonal: 1.25" Star Flip Mirror
•	VISAC-Vixen Sixth Order Aspherical Corrected primary Mirror achieved by a Revolutionary Layering Technique
•	Finder Scope: 7 x 50
•	Focuser: Rack and Pinion
•	Built in Metal Carry Handle
•	Includes Rings and Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts
•	Weight: 13.9 lbs


 

GPD2 Mounts

The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With it's solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astrophotography the worm, gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error. The GPD2 holds almost 50% more weight than the GP2 and comes standard with tripod and counterweight. It is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0° to 62° in altitude.

MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS

•	144 Tooth Brass Worm gear in RA and Dec machined to 1/2000mm of precision, Axes Made of Steel for Strength and Durability
•	Full Height Tripod operating range from 25.25" to 38.75"
•	Includes slow motion handles for easy tracking
•	Mount, Tripod and Counterweight Weight: 46.3 lbs
•	Mount Capacity: 50 Lbs
•	Includes 1-4.2 lb and 1-8.2 lb Counterweight
•	Includes Polar Axis Finder and Setting Circles  
•	Universal GP Plate receiver allows many telescopes to mount
•	Optional: Drive Motors