Designed for the astrophotographers and produces edge to edge pinpoint images.
The VC200L provides high definition star images to the edge of a wide imaging field and flat images without distortion. This package includes a VC200L optical tube, which has outstanding performance for both the prime focus astrophotography and visual observing, a rigid SXP2 equatorial mount with STAR BOOK TEN and a durable SXG-HAL130 aluminum tripod.
Accessories
- Counterweight 1.9 kg X 1
- Counterweight 3.7 kg X 1
- Dovetail-plate mounting block
- Parts case
- Guide book (Japanese language only)
Configuration
- SXP2 equatorial mount
- VC200L optical tube assembly
- Dovetail-plate mounting block
- SXG-HAL130 aluminum tripod
- Eyepieces
Optical Tubes
Primary Mirror |
D=200mm VISAC mirror, multi-coated |
Focal length (Focal ratio) |
F=1800mm (f9) |
Resolving power / Limiting magnitude |
0.58 arc seconds / 13.3 |
Light gathering power |
816× unaided eye |
Dimensions / Weight |
600mm dia × 232mm long / 6.9kg (Net 6.0kg) |
Finder scope |
7X 50mm with illuminated reticle (7 degrees field of view) |
Focuser
Adapter threads / Visual back |
60mm and 42mm for T-ring / 50.8mm push fit |
Eyepieces |
SLV20mm (90X, 33' field of view), SLV9mm (200X, 15' field of view) |
Tripod
Leg type, material |
Large hex-shaped adjustable 2-section aluminum legs |
Size / Weight |
Adjustable from 807mm to 1299mm in length, from 730mm to 1156mm in height, setup radius from 460mm to 706mm / 5.5 kg |
Others
Photography |
Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Aforcal imaging |
Solar observation |
Not available |