If you are looking to start out with something a little larger than a beginner scope or need a better finder scope for your large telescope, the A80Mf is the one to buy. Although it is just 10mm larger than its smaller cousin the A70Lf, this extra aperture will reveal more detail in solar system objects and the deep sky alike.

I find myself using the 80mm size for terrestrial viewing of ships on the ocean or whale watching. With an optional sun
projection accessory I have viewed sun spots projected onto a white surface. (Of course NEVER look at the sun directly). The
A80MfLf, although inexpensive is not a toy telescope. It has the same quality glass and exacting workmanship that goes into our much larger instruments.

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

�	Design: Refractor, Achromatic
�	Objective Diameter: 80mm
�	Focal Length: 910mm  F/11.4
�	Diagonal: 1.25" Star Diagonal
�	Eyepiece(s): PL�ssl 20mm (46X) and 6.3mm (144X)
�	Finder Scope: 6 x 30
�	Focuser: Rack and Pinion
�	Built in Dew Shield
�	Weight: 5.5 lbs
 

 

The latest option for the GP2 and GPD2 mounts is the new STARBOOK S which incorporates Vixen's legendary GOTO controller with BUILT IN STAR CHART that shows you exactly where the telescope is pointing and displays "what's up" right now. 

The included (and upgradeable) software contains a 22,000 object database giving the user an endless variety of objects to view. Included are drop down menus of different categories of celestial objects, including Stars, Planets, Messier, NGC and other famous objects. Each sub menu only lists the objects that are available to be viewed at that time. This eliminates the frustration of other GOTO systems that don't tell you the object is below the horizon until after you have selected it. With the Vixen Starbook you will spend more time viewing and less time searching.