Vixen R200SS Reflector Telescope with SXW Sphinx Mount

The remarkably fast 200 mm f/4 parabolic primary mirror of the R200SS Newtonian reflector gives extremely sharp images with no chromatic aberration. The use of state-of-the-art coating technology yields the ideal surface for its f/4 primary mirror. 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.

The telescope's large aperture and compact body make it ideally suited for astrophotography of nebulae, star clusters and comets. The use of the optional coma corrector allows for a sharp coma-free image from edge to edge, and the rack-and-pinion focusing mount, with an adapter, accepts 2 eyepieces.

The R200SSDG comes standard with the 7 x 50 finder, 232 mm tube rings, dovetail tube plate and new focus design with more distance for photographic equipment and makes a great companion to the Sphinx mount.

The SPHINX equatorial mount and STARBOOK controller have been intelligently engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. It is now possible to explore the beauty of the night sky with greater ease and stability. The SPHINX comes standard with built-in motors and the world's first star chart go-to controller, STARBOOK, with a large full color LCD display. The Sphinx's design is exceptional and the exterior styling is equally attractive.

Main features of the SPHINX equatorial mount: 180-tooth worm gears for fine, full circle motion. 22lbs. recommended loading capacity for a wide range of optical tubes. Built in DC servo motors allow for improved motion of the polar axis rotation and reduce the need for heavy counterweights.

A retractable counterweight shaft provides easy storage and transportation. The mount comes on an improved SX-HAL110 heavy-duty aluminum tripod. An optional illuminated polar axis scope can be easily added to the mount body.