Vixen SXP2WL-VC200L Telescope Set

AXD2 GoTo mount with VMC260L telescope set The AXD2 mount comes with the new STARBOOK TEN controller and the PFL polar viewfinder, which allows you to configure the mount quickly and easily via reference stars. This telescope set has everything that you need for hobby astronomy. The set includes a telescope, a mount with automatic tracking and a stable tripod. Featuring the STARBOOK TEN controller, the telescope locates celestial objects automatically so that you don’t need to search for them manually. Even if you’re not an expert, you can still give your friends an exciting tour through the night sky! The AXD 2 mount in detail: Robust construction and lightweight housing with 30 kg load capacity (photographic) The RA and DEC axes are made using the A7075 superalloy, one the strongest aluminium alloys. The stability of the A7075 superalloy is stronger than titanium, which is known for its strength as a lightweight material. Its thickness is 38% less than titanium. Using the A7075 superalloy for the axes ensures that the AXD mount is both lightweight and stable. 21 bearings The rotating parts of the AXD mount have a total of 21 bearings. These ensure uniform motion in order to swivel the telescope and track objects. Stepper motors Vixen uses precise stepper motors for the mount in order to ensure optimal performance. The motors are controlled via a micro-step motion control system, which eliminates the disadvantage of stepper motors with large steps. The system generates 400 impulses per second at a high speed. This results in very quiet scanning with no vibrations. The stepper motors on the AXD mount have sufficient torques. This is most significant when working at high magnifications and photographing with a CCD camera with small pixel sizes. Worm gears The sizes of the worm gears were increased in the latest Atlux version. The AXD mount has 270 teeth in the RA axis and 216 teeth in the DC axis. Both axes are 50 mm in diameter. This ensures that the mount operates with precision and stability. Low backlash The Vixen micro-step motion control system ensures that the stepper motors run uniformly at low and high speeds. This eliminates the need for reduction gears in the motor and therefore reduces the backlash in the gears. Elegant design The flat sides of the mount were designed based on previous generations of the New Atlux range. The white and silver housing provides a modern and elegant exterior with high functionality. The AXD is the flagship model in the Vixen mount range. Original motor layout The solid RA and DEC motor units are arranged in the lower part of the mount. This means that they automatically act as a counterweight. As a result, you require far fewer weights on the counterweight bar. On small devices, no counterweight is required. The counterweight bar can be slid fully into the housing. Polar finder scope The AXD mount is equipped with a 6x20 polar finder as standard. The polar finder features an integrated scale, which provides a quick and easy way to polar align the telescope in the northern hemisphere. For observations in southern latitudes, the polar finder features an image of the Octans constellation, which can be aligned with the night sky. VPEC periodic error correction Periodic errors on mounts are usually measured and corrected by the user. Unlike the old StarBook controller, the STAR BOOK TEN controller saves these errors permanently. The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory and corrected before delivery. This is known as VPEC and functions automatically as soon as you use the mount. It delivers an accuracy of +/- 2.8 arc seconds. You can increase the tracking accuracy further by saving your own recorded periodic errors. The VMC 260 in detail The optics of the VMC260L are significantly better than the traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Despite its high 3000 mm focal length, it is just 650 mm long. Featuring a large 260 mm aperture, the telescope collects large amounts of light for serious professional observations and photography of the planets and countless deep-sky objects. Thanks to the dielectric mirrors, the VMV260L guarantees razor-sharp images and maximum brightness. The open lens barrels cool the telescope quicker than conventional closed Cassegrain systems. The telescope can be used with an optional 0.62x focal reducer to reduce the aperture ratio to 1:7.1. This shortens the exposure times and allows you to photograph large objects. The telescope comes with a standard dovetail bar and a carry handle that doubles up as a camera holder for night sky photography. FEATURES AXD2 GoTo mount with VMC260L telescope Professional telescope kit with TR102 tripod Mount with 30 kg load capacity (photographic) Modern STARBOOK TEN controller with autoguider input More than 270,000 pre-installed celestial objects Illuminated polar finder with direct star alignment Professional Maksutov-Cassegrain with 260 mm aperture Very stable metal observatory column Total weight: 70.1 kg WHAT’S INCLUDED P85 observatory column 2 counterweights (1.5 kg and 7.0 kg) 7x50 finder scope Folding mirror Carry handle

A high-quality astronomy set for ambitious beginners and advanced users: The compact BRESSER Messier AR-152S/760 telescope with solar filter offers you great opportunities for sky observation and photography together with the EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount. With the large 152 mm aperture and 760 mm focal length, you can observe large celestial bodies through the optics. The four-lens achromat delivers sharp and high-contrast images with minimal colour aberration. The excellent mount provides precise tracking, a powerful GoTo system, and the intuitive ExploreStars app for easy sky navigation. The Telescope A high-quality telescope for night and solar observation: The combination of the large 152 mm aperture and the short 760 mm focal length makes the BRESSER Messier AR-152S ideal for observing large celestial objects. Experience the sight of the famous globular cluster M13 in the constellation Hercules: Thousands of needle-sharp stars embedded like a glittering cloth of black velvet before your eyes. With additional nebula filters (not included), you can also admire the famous "Gulf of Mexico" in the North America Nebula, as well as all the celestial objects listed by Charles Messier in his famous catalogue from 1781. The compact design of the telescope offers excellent portability, easy operation, great light-gathering ability, and very low weight for its size. Thanks to the special four-lens achromatic design, even with the very fast aperture ratio of f/5 for a refractor, you achieve minimal colour aberration and better photographic correction compared to similar two-lens devices. With the high-quality objective solar filter, you can safely observe sunspots, eclipses, and planetary transits. (Warning: Never aim the telescope at the Sun without the solar filter!) The Mount The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC EXOS-2 PMC-Eight GoTo mount is equipped with a modern and highly precise GoTo control system. It consists of a robust Wi-Fi controller unit that provides all necessary interfaces. The NEMA-11 stepper motors are directly connected to this unit via cable, and a ST-4 compatible autoguider interface is also available. Additionally, the control system supports microstep operation for precise tracking. Intuitive operation via app and graphical star chart The ExploreStars app, specially developed for the PMC-Eight system, impresses with a graphically successful, intuitive user interface. The available alignment stars for system initialisation, as well as all celestial objects in the database, are displayed as a star chart with additional text information. All these objects can be easily viewed and selected. Powerful controller unit with Open GoTo for customisation The heart of the controller unit is a fully autonomous 2-channel multi-processor with 8 CPUs and a Wi-Fi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP functionality. This allows for remote operation via browser, ASCOM, app, or serial connection. With Open GoTo, you can also write your own firmware and load it into the controller unit. This allows for individual adjustments to the device's functions and the creation of your own object lists. Polar finder included The included and pre-installed polar finder scope allows for quick and precise polar alignment and long exposure times without unwanted star trails. The integrated LED lighting unit further enhances the ease of use of the polar finder. FEATURES TELESCOPE Type: Refractor telescope Lens diameter: 152 mm / Focal length: 760 mm / F/5 Maximum useful magnification: 254x Telescope for night and solar observation High-quality BRESSER refractor optics Ideal universal telescope for planets, double stars, planetary nebulae, and deep sky High-quality Hexafoc focuser with 2.5" clear internal diameter 8x50 finderscope with crosshair eyepiece Optimised finder mount for comfortable viewing Handle for easy transport with integrated camera holder (photo thread screw) Smartphone camera adapter for sky navigation included Prism rail with stainless steel clamping surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75) 50.8 mm to 31.7 mm adapter with integrated T2 adapter (optional T2 ring required) Focal plane/back focus: 150 mm behind Hexafoc with 2" reduction FEATURES MOUNT Powerful PMC-8 Open GoTo system User-friendly and graphically appealing ExploreStars OpenGoto app Wi-Fi control via tablet, notebook or desktop PC with at least a 7" display and Wi-Fi functionality (not included) Compatible operating systems: WIN8.1, WIN10/11, iOS or Android 4.4 and higher Classic control via directional buttons or joystick for guiding, centring, correcting, and moving via touchscreen Intuitive 2-star and 3-star alignment for GoTo system initialisation Multiprocessor microcontroller with 8 CPUs Micro-stepper motors NEMA-11 Highly precise and quiet belt drive ST-4 compatible autoguider interface ASCOM driver available, also supports pulse guiding Ability to create your own firmware and object lists and load them into the PMC-8 GPS compatible / Settings dependent on the computer or tablet used Powered by 12-volt DC, with a maximum power consumption of 1.6 amps at full load SCOPE OF DELIVERY Optical tube with Hexafoc focuser Objective solar filter 26 mm Super Plössl eyepiece (31.7 mm / 1.25") 31.7 mm (1.25") star diagonal mirror Integrated 31.7 mm and T2 adapter Tube rings with prism rail and stainless steel clamping surface (44 mm universal dovetail for GP/EQ5/LXD75) Handle and camera holder Smartphone adapter for navigation 8x50 finderscope Astronomy PC software Stellarium (via download) Rotating star chart EXOS2-GT mount with Open GoTo PMC-8 Stainless steel tripod with built-in spirit level Counterweight 2 x 4.5 kg Polar finder with lighting unit Power supply 12 volts / 2 amps ExploreStars app via software download User manual