This telescope offers an excellent combination of portability and performance for sky and ground viewing. Its 70mm aperture and achromatic lens ensure sharp images with accurate colours, while the multi-coatings enhance clarity and contrast. The included Barlow lens and eyepieces provide versatile magnification options. The Mobile Porta mount with a friction control system allows easy manual adjustments without needing locks, and the adjustable tripod suits various users and positions, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced observers.

Features

Ideal for both celestial and terrestrial observations, this telescope offers a versatile experience with its refractor-style light path and achromatic lens design, ensuring accurate colours without fringing.

Enhanced Viewing Experience

Multi-coated optics maximise light transmission, improving colour and contrast. Two eyepieces and a Barlow lens provide four magnification levels for diverse viewing options.

Comfort and Flexibility

The 90° erect-image diagonal allows comfortable terrestrial use, while the adjustable-height tripod accommodates various viewing positions.

Ease of Use

The Mobile Porta mount features a friction control system for easy manual adjustments without locks, and slow-motion handles for precise positioning.

Specifications

Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design	Achromatic Refractor
Aperture	70 mm / 2.8"
Focal Length	900 mm
Focal Ratio	f/12.9
Focuser	Single-Speed Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Diagonal	90° Erecting
Finderscope	Yes
Mounting System	Vixen Style
Optical Tube Dimensions	33.9 x 3" / 860 x 76 mm

Mount

Type	Manual; Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability	No
Payload Capacity	8 lb / 3.6 kg

Tripod

Type	Adjustable, 2-Section
Tripod Height Adjustment Range	28.0 to 51.0" / 71.1 to 129.5 cm
Material of Tripod	Aluminum

General

Batteries	None
Adapter	None
GPS	No
Weight	4.2 lb / 1.9 kg (OTA) 8 lb / 3.6 kg (Mount/Tripod)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	16.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	39.5 x 19 x 9"

Vixen Optics A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Moun

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