Vixen VMC 110L 110mm Telescope
The Vixen VMC 100L 110mm
telescope with Skypod 25006 unit - which is like the Cadillac of tripod
mounts - provides superior optics and quality craftsmanship in an affordable
(for a telescope of this type) package that is sure to provide years of sky
object viewing pleasure for those who have more than a passing interest in
astronomy.
This Vixen model incorporates what the company refers to as an Alt-Az
(altitude-azimuth) system controlled by a computer which will automatically
move (or "slew") the 'scope from one sky object to another. In fact, the
onboard database has over 22,000 such objects which an enthusiast can view.
All of this is easily accessed through a supplied hand controller (called
the "Vixen Starbook S").
With the Vixen VMC 110L 110mm telescope, a stargazer simply has to look at
the point in the sky the telescope is pointed (through a handily-supplied
display that throws up a map of the sky at that particular altitude and
azimuth) and then decide if he or she wants the controller to slew the
'scope in another direction or remain stationary for a time. At any rate,
the controller is integrated right into the telescope's mount for ease of
use.
The Vixen is a relatively compact model that allows the controller to either
remain fixed to the mount or detached for remote control, which is a very
handy feature in a telescope in this price range. All of these features (the
Skypod mount, the detachable controller etc.) mean that the Vixen VMC 110L
is also portable in a way many larger, though no more powerful, telescopes
aren't.
The Vixen VMC 100L 110mm telescope sits in a sweet spot in the market. With
discounts ranging from 400 to 600 dollars, a quality new model can be had
for around 1,300 dollars, which is quite a low price, given how truly
powerful the 'scope is. The actual telescope itself is small enough to
travel along as carry-on luggage, which is quite a feat when one considers
the field of sky that this model can cover.
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