You can take photos both through the telescope and using a telephoto lens parallel to the main instrument, or use the VMC260L for guiding while the camera sits on top. The basic configuration already contains a piggy-back camera holder. With the optional reducer you get shorter exposure times. This correcting lens is responsible for the large usable field of the VMC260L. Light coming from the object is reflected off the primary mirror (f/2.5) and then passes through the corrector plate in front of the secondary mirror. The meniscus correcting lens offers a large corrected field. Astro Imaging The Vixen VMC260L modified Cassegrain is ideal for high grade astro imaging. With its open tube design, the telescope cools down quicker than a classical Cassegrain. It is an excellent telescope for observing globular clusters, double stars and distant planets. The VMC260L Reflector features Dielectric Coated Mirrors for brighter sharper images. Focusing is through primary mirror movement. This is designed to eliminate spherical aberration and field curvature while delivering superb contrast. Light coming from the object is reflected off the primary mirror (f/2.5) and then passes through the corrector in front of the secondary. The large 260mm aperture Catadioptric design consists of two mirrors and a double meniscus corrector lens design. With its large aperture the VMC260L Reflector collects enough light for serious visual and photographic applications for both planetary and deep sky observing.

As a result, the instrument is very portable. WARNING Never look directly at the sun with the telescope or its. Read the instructions for your mount along with this manual if you purchased the telescope as a complete package. You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant to your particular model. Despite its long focal length, the tube is only about 650mm (20'long. This manual applies to the VMC260L telescope for the SXD equatorial mount. The Japanese made Vixen VMC260L Reflector is a true all purpose telescope. A superior modified Cassegrain design, Vixen's VMC260L outperforms a traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain.

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