Vixen R200SS Telescope Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
| Optical Tube | |
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Primary mirror |
200mm effective aperture, parabolic mirror, multicoated |
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Focal length (Focal ratio) |
800mm (F4.0) |
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Resolving power / Limiting magnitude |
0.58 arc seconds / 13.3 |
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Light gathering power |
816×unaided eye |
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Dimensions / Weight |
232mm dia. and 700mm long / 7.2kg (5.3kg) |
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Finder scope |
7×50mm with dark-field illuminated reticle, 7 degrees field of view |
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Eyepiece section |
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Adapter thread / Visual back |
60mm and 42mmforT-ring / 50.8mm and 31.7mm push fit |
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Others |
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Accessories |
Dovetail tube plate, Tube rings |
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Photography |
Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging |
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Solar observation |
Not available |
| Product Manuals | |
|---|---|
| Vixen R200SS Telescope Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) - Product Manual |
Brand: Vixen |
Code: VX2642
APN: 4955295264209 |
Supplier Code: 2642
Brand: Vixen |
Code: VX2642
APN: 4955295264209 |
Supplier Code: 2642
At a glance
The Vixen R200SS OTA Telescope Optical Tube Assembly is a high-quality reflector telescope from renowned Japanese manufacturer Vixen, a brand celebrated for its precision optics since 1949. This 200mm (8-inch) reflector optical tube assembly features a Newtonian design with a compact primary mirror system, delivering excellent light-gathering capabilities with a shorter tube length. Designed for serious astronomers, the R200SS offers sharp, detailed views of deep-sky objects whilst maintaining portability. The optical tube assembly comes without a mount, making it ideal for those looking to upgrade their existing telescope system or pair it with their preferred mount configuration.