The easy to use Advanced Polaris mount combined with an inexpensive Newton: a very good and expandable entry level set, or as a travel telescope for experienced users.
The Vixen N 130/650 optics: This lightweight 5'' Newtonian is the ideal entry-level telescope for demanding astronomy novices. Thanks to its high light gathering power, it delivers bright and sharp images, and all this at an excellent price-performance ratio. The R130Sf is not only ideal for the Moon and planets, but you can also use it to observe other objects such as star clusters, nebulae or galaxies. You will be amazed when you look at the surface of the Moon with its many craters or the rings of Saturn through this high-quality telescope. The sight of the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy under a dark sky will be an unforgettable experience.
For astrophotography, the T2 connection on the focuser allows you to attach a DSLR camera with an optional T2 ring. This means you don't need a separate camera adaptor. The Vixen prism rail allows you to attach the telescope to many mounts from other manufacturers. The focuser is designed for 31.7 mm barrel diameter, so you can choose from a wide range of accessories to expand the telescope if required.
The Advanced Polaris equatorial mount is ideal for beginners, but also for more experienced observers who are looking for a light travel mount.
The Advanced Polaris not only has a very stylish design, but also some powerful features under the hood, as the illustration on the right shows. An aluminium gearwheel with a 58.4mm diameter and 144 teeth allows fine adjustments to the axes, as well as 9mm diameter worm shafts, each supported by two bearings - that’s precision engineering at its best!
What is special about the Advanced Polaris is the adjustable slipper clutch: without having to unlock anything, you can simply move your telescope in the direction in which you want to point it. The exact centering of the eyepiece is then done using rotary knobs. The slipper clutch works even if your Advanced Polaris is equipped with motors (AP-SM). This allows you to quickly and intuitively navigate the sky.
In order to align the mount to the north, you can use either a polar finder scope, or the compass of the of the Vixen Polarie photo mount. The Advanced Polaris has connectors for both options. The compass has the advantage that you do not need to bend down under the mount, and also don’t need a view of the Polar Star for alignment. The polar finder and compass can be found under “recommended accessories”. In summary: thanks to the extensive accessories available, the mount can be enhanced to suit all your needs.
The APP-TL130 tripod was developed for the Advanced Polaris mount, it it is also compatible with the Porta II, GP and fork mounts from Vixen.
The APP-TL130 tripod guarantees both portability and stability for astronomical observations. Retracted it measures only 60 centimeters and is therefore an ideal companion for people on the go. The tripod can be extended to a maximum height of 130 centimeters. The tips of the tripod legs have a retractable rubber cover, which protects the floor from scratches.
It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:
- We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
- We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
