Vixen R130Sf with Skypod mount Telescope and Observatory: DurangoSkies.com

R130Sf with Skypod Mount	$1,499.00
[25004]	In Stock

Package:
The R130Sf comes standard with the 6 x30 finder and dovetail tube plate that fits very well on all the Vixen mounts. Attach it to the Skypod and you have a great 5” telescope and a versatile GoTo mount. The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of object to view and is upgradeable.

This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display will show you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.

The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for save storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost.

The R130Sf with Skypod package comes complete with:

R130Sf 5.1 inche f/5.0 Telescope
6x30 finder-scope and Finder bracket.
2" eyepiece adapter and 1.25 Flip mirror.
Tube Rings and Dovetail plate.
Half Pillar counterweight
Skypod mount Starbook controller and tripod

Optics:
This lightweight 5” reflector is a favorite of many new astronomers because it features remarkable light gathering with sharp images for its price and size. With a standard 20mm Plossl, more than the entire moon fills the eyepiece. You’ll view innumerable star clusters and dark clouds, not to mention nebulas and galaxies. Add a 32mm and the heavens open up with a remarkable 2.5 degree field of view! All of the stars in the Pleiades can be viewed at the same time. The visual observer will enjoy wide views of deep sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or clusters can be viewed at the same time with this instrument.

Specifications:

Optical System	Newtonian
Primary mirror	Multi-coated mirror
Effective aperture	130mm
Focal length (focal ratio)	650mm (f/5.0)
Resolving power	0.89 arc seconds
Limiting magnitude	12.3
Light gathering power	345x
Finder	6 x 30
Dimensions	Outer diameter: 140mm, length: 650mm
Weight	18 lbs
Accessories	PL-20mm eyepiece, PL-6.3mm eyepiece

*** More information on this product is available on the Vixen Optics page.

R130Sf with Skypod Mount