This telescope offers an excellent combination of portability and performance for sky and ground viewing. Its 70mm aperture and achromatic lens ensure sharp images with accurate colours, while the multi-coatings enhance clarity and contrast. The included Barlow lens and eyepieces provide versatile magnification options. The Mobile Porta mount with a friction control system allows easy manual adjustments without needing locks, and the adjustable tripod suits various users and positions, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced observers.
Features
Ideal for casual watching the skies or the ground, the Vixen Optics A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Mount combines a competent optical tube assembly with a highly portable mount and an array of accessories to give you all you need to get out and start observing right away.
Features of the 70mm Telescope
The 70mm telescope features a refractor-style light path with an achromatic lens design to transmit accurate colors without fringing or distortion at the edges. Anti-reflection multi-coatings further improve color while boosting contrast and clarity. Two eyepieces offer low and high magnifications, the included Barlow lens doubles the power of each eyepiece to give you four magnifications using just two oculars. A 90° erect-image diagonal corrects the view to allow comfortable use on terrestrial subjects so you can use the telescope as a conventional spotting scope.
Supporting the telescope is Vixen's Mobile Porta mount with an adjustable-height aluminum tripod. Designed for portability and ease-of-use, this manual alt-azimuth mount has a friction control system that allows you to move it by hand without the need to fumble with clutches or locks, and stays in place when you release it. Dual axis slow motion handles let you fine-tune the scope placement once you get close to your subject. The two-stage tripod adjusts from 28-51" to accommodate a wide variety of users and viewing positions.
Optical Tube Assembly
70mm (2.8") aperture is ideal for lunar and planetary viewing, as well as terrestrial objects
900mm focal length produces a moderate magnification potential
Achromatic refractor design requires little maintenance or collimation
Achromatic lens design limits color fringing and distortion, especially at the edges, for sharper and clearer views with accurate color representation
Multi-coated optics maximize light transmission and improve color rendition and contrast
Solid rack-and-pinion focuser with 1.25" eyepiece holder to accept the most common size of accessories
Integrated dew/sun shield
Tube ring set with Vixen-style dovetail plate
Weight: 4.2 pounds
Mount and Tripod
Mount:
Vixen-style dovetail saddle
Manual alt-azimuth design
Dual axis slow-motion handles enable precise adjustment to center subjects
Friction control system allows the mount to be moved by hand to any position without locks or clutches to worry about
360° rotation horizontal wheel gear
Includes tool kit to adjust friction system based on OTA and accessories being used
Recommended for optical tube assemblies (OTAs) of 119mm (4.6") and smaller
8-pound payload capacity
Tripod:
Aluminum legs are lightweight and durable
Compact 2-stage legs
Adjustable height from 28-51" (71.1-129.5cm) accommodates a wide variety of users and viewing positions
Center tray adds stability while offering a place for eyepieces, filters, and other accessories
Included Accessories
Eyepieces:
1.25" barrel fits most popular accessories
Accepts most 1.25" astronomical eyepiece filters
20mm produces a low 45x power
6.3mm yields a high 143x magnification
Barlow lens:
1.25" nosepiece and holder
Doubles the magnification of any eyepiece inserted into it
Magnifies without affecting eye relief to make viewing at high power more comfortable
Diagonal:
1.25" nosepiece and holder
90° angle places user's head in a comfortable viewing position, especially when the scope is aimed high overhead
Integrated erecting prism corrects view horizontally and vertically, allowing the scope to be used as a conventional terrestrial spotting scope
Finderscope:
Low 6x magnification produces a generous 5° field of view to make star-hopping navigation fast and easy
24mm objective maintains a low profile
Mounting bracket included
Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design
Achromatic Refractor
Aperture
70 mm / 2.8"
Focal Length
900 mm
Focal Ratio
f/12.9
Focuser
Single-Speed Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
1.25"
Diagonal
90° Erecting
Finderscope
Yes
Mounting System
Vixen Style
Optical Tube Dimensions
33.9 x 3" / 860 x 76 mm
Mount
Type
Manual; Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
No
Payload Capacity
8 lb / 3.6 kg
Tripod
Type
Adjustable, 2-Section
Tripod Height Adjustment Range
28.0 to 51.0" / 71.1 to 129.5 cm
Material of Tripod
Aluminum
General
Batteries
None
Adapter
None
GPS
No
Weight
4.2 lb / 1.9 kg (OTA) 8 lb / 3.6 kg (Mount/Tripod)
Auckland Stores
Hamilton Store
Wellington Store
Christchurch Stores
Dunedin Store
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