The optics of the VMC260L surpass the traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain and this tube is only 650 mm in length, despite its long focal length of 3000 mm . With its large aperture of 260 mm , the telescope collects light for serious professional observations and photography of the planets, as well as countless deep-sky objects. The dielectrically coated mirrors of the VMV260L guarantee high sharpness and maximum brightness. Thanks to the open tube, this instrument cools down faster than conventional closed Cassegrain systems, and (having no front corrector plate) is not as prone to dewing issues either.
An optional 0.62x focal reducer is available for expansion to reduce the focal ratio to 1: 7.1. This results in a shortening of the exposure times and the increasing the field of view, thus increasing the ability to photograph larger objects in the sky. Included accessories feature a finder, dovetail rail and a handle that assists considerably when mounting and de-mounting the scope and can also be used as a camera holder for star field recordings.
CHARACTERISTICS
An optional 0.62x focal reducer is available for expansion to reduce the focal ratio to 1: 7.1. This results in a shortening of the exposure times and the increasing the field of view, thus increasing the ability to photograph larger objects in the sky. Included accessories feature a finder, dovetail rail and a handle that assists considerably when mounting and de-mounting the scope and can also be used as a camera holder for star field recordings.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Aperture: 260 mm precision spherical mirror, multi-coated
- Light gathering power: 1380x
- Adapter and connections: 60 mm on the focuser; 42 mm for T-mount and 31.7 mm with folding mirror; 50.8mm option
- Photography: primary focus and eyepiece projection
- VMC260L reflector
- Dovetail rail (3 inch for AXD)
- AXD Saddleplate
- Carrying handle
- Finderscope 7x50
- Flip mirror
Technical Data
Field of application | |
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Field of application |
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Focus group | |
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Product family | |
Product Family | Catadioptric telescope |
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Optical design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Maximum recommended magnification | 520 |
Primary mirror diam. | 260 mm |
Mirror/Lens diam. | 260 mm |
Focal length | 3000 mm |
Angular resolution | 0.45 arc seconds |
Visual limiting magnitude (approx., mag) | 13.8 |
Type of coating | Multi coated |
Finderscope | 7 x 50 mm |
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA | |
Colour | white |
Material | Aluminium |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS | |
Total length | 650 mm |
Tube diameter | 304 mm |
Technical Data
Field of application | |
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Field of application |
|
Focus group | |
Focus Group |
|
Product family | |
Product Family | Catadioptric telescope |
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
Optical design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Maximum recommended magnification | 520 |
Primary mirror diam. | 260 mm |
Mirror/Lens diam. | 260 mm |
Focal length | 3000 mm |
Angular resolution | 0.45 arc seconds |
Visual limiting magnitude (approx., mag) | 13.8 |
Type of coating | Multi coated |
Finderscope | 7 x 50 mm |
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA | |
Colour | white |
Material | Aluminium |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS | |
Total length | 650 mm |
Tube diameter | 304 mm |