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The Vixen R200SS Telescope Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) is out of stock at every supplier we deal with. These are in stock or available to order now.
The Vixen R200SS OTA Telescope Optical Tube Assembly is a high-quality reflector telescope from renowned Japanese manufacturer Vixen, a brand celebrated for its precision optics since 1949. This 200mm (8-inch) reflector optical tube assembly features a Newtonian design with a compact primary mirror system, delivering excellent light-gathering capabilities with a shorter tube length. Designed for serious astronomers, the R200SS offers sharp, detailed views of deep-sky objects whilst maintaining portability. The optical tube assembly comes without a mount, making it ideal for those looking to upgrade their existing telescope system or pair it with their preferred mount configuration.
Specifications
- Optical Tube:
- Primary mirror: 200mm effective aperture, parabolic mirror, multicoated
- Focal length (Focal ratio): 800mm (F4.0)
- Resolving power / Limiting magnitude: 0.58 arc seconds / 13.3
- Light gathering power: 816×unaided eye
- Dimensions / Weight: 232mm dia. and 700mm long / 7.2kg (5.3kg)
- Finder scope: 7×50mm with dark-field illuminated reticle, 7 degrees field of view
- Eyepiece section:
- Adapter thread / Visual back: 60mm and 42mmforT-ring / 50.8mm and 31.7mm push fit
- Others:
- Accessories: Dovetail tube plate, Tube rings
- Photography: Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging
- Solar observation: Not available
