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Vixen VMC260L Telescope with Sphinx SXD Mount 2638XD (2638SXD) w/ FREE UPS

Vixen VMC260L Telescope with Sphinx SXD Mount 2638XD
Product CodeVI-TS-2638SXD
SKU2638SXD
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Vixen VMC260L Telescope with Sphinx SXD Mount 2638XD Product Info

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The Vixen VMC260L Telescope with Sphinx SXD Mount 2638XD features a large 260mm aperture, yet is compact and light weight, weighing in at just 22 pounds. The catadioptric optical design features two element corrector lens in front of the secondary mirror. Vixen made this Telescope with aberrations from the spherical mirrors are corrected perfectly. The focusing systems is accomplished by primary mirror movement. The Vixen VMC260L provides sharp, high contrast images.

The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric GP-Trim telescope, however, is not just another catadioptric telescope. The open tube design of the The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric GP-Trim telescope eliminates the dew problem that is common with conventional Schmidt-Cassegrain systems. You can even tweak the collimation on the The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric telescope via pairs of push-pull collimation screws. The Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount 2503 incorporates one piece hardened steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout, the new Vixen Sphinx D can handle a load capacity up to 50 lbs. This Vixen Mount comes complete with PEC and the incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope.

This version of the The Vixen VMC260LDG Catadioptric telescope is the GP Trim optical assembly and comes with Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount 2503

Specifications for Vixen VMC260L Telescope:

Finder:   7x50
Focal Length:   3020mm
Focal Ratio:   f/11.6
Objective:   260 mm
Weight:   26.5 lbs.
Type:   Catadioptric


Features of Vixen SPHINX SXD Equatorial Mount:

  • 180-tooth worm gears for fine full circle motion
  • 22lbs recommended loading capacity for a wide range of optical tubes
  • Built in DC motors allow for improved motion of the polar axis rotation
  • No need for heavy counterweights.
Package Contents:

  • Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount w/ VMC260L Telescope 2638XD

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VI-TS-2638SXD2638SXD