Vixen ED81S Refractor Telescope with GPD2 Equatorial Mount

The ED81S with the GPD2 mount combines both our highest quality short-focal-length telescope with our highest quality GOTO mount. You will not be disappointed with the operation or image quality from this package.

As a first purchase, you will easily begin observing hundreds of celestial objects. For the astrophotographer, the ED81S and GPD2 mount makes a great combination. With the mount's ability to use an auto guider and connect with other software on your computer, you will be well on your way to taking some great images.

The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With its solid steel R.A. and declination axes and brass worm gears, this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astrophotography, the worm gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error.

The GPD2 holds almost 50% more weight than the GP2 and comes standard with tripod and counterweight. It is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0-degrees to 62-degrees in altitude.

The ED81S with GPD2 package comes complete with: