Vixen ED81S with GP2 Mount and Hal 110 Tripod

Catalog description

Vixen ED81S with GP2 Mount and Hal 110 Tripod, part number VIX063, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $1799.00.

When The ED81S was introduced last year it set a new standard for 80 mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astrophotographer. The new ED glass is made from environmentally-friendly lead-free materials. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting.

The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters.

The ED81S comes complete with:Red Dot Finder 2" Eyepiece Adapter DualT-thread Flip-Mirror - DUAL 1.25"Eyepiece Adapters - 90 mm Tube RingsCarry Handle - Dovetail Tube PlateThe GP2 equatorial mount comes standard with tripod and counterweight. It is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. The declination and right-ascension functions with 144-tooth aluminum worm gears allowing accurate tracking. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0-degrees to 62-degrees in altitude.

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