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The Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Mount is a basic all-around telescope that gives beginners intriguing views of lunar crators and Saturn's rings.Simple and intuitive operation by friction stop motion.The MOBILE PORTA has the same function as the PORTA II and you can swing the telescope by hand in the vertical and horizontal directions freely and stop with simple friction.


Key Features of the Vixen Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Mount

  • Dovetail-plate Attachment
  • Accessory tray
  • Slow motion control handles
  • Movable multi-arm
  • Foldable mount head
  • Simple and intuitive operation by friction stop motion.

Dovetail-plate Attachment

With Vixen's renowned dovetail-plate system, different optical tubes can be easily attached. The mount holds optical tubes weighing up to 3.5 kg.

Accessory tray

The accessory tray is convenient in putting small pieces such as eyepieces. It is useful when observing at night.

Slow motion control handles

The slow motion control handles of the MOBILE PORTA allow for operating the mount in the whole-circle of the vertical and horizontal movements. It is helpful as used together with the friction stop mechanism when observing at high magnification. The position of the slow motion control handles can be changed if needed.

Movable multi-arm

The direction of the multi-arm can be rotated in 15 degree intervals so that you can avoid interfering with the slow motion control handle or the optical tube. In addition, the vertical slow motion control handle can be moved outward, in the horizontal direction, to avoid interference with the horizontal slow motion control handle.

Foldable mount head

The mount head of the MOBILE PORTA can be folded for convenient strage or transport. The mount head is detachable from the tripod. The tube and Tripod Bag 100, sold separately, is the perfect bag for storage and transport of your MOBILE PORTA. An optical tube cannot be put together in the bag.


  • MPN - VX39905
  • GTIN - 4955295399055
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Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Mount

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Product Overview

  • Dovetail-plate Attachment
  • Accessory tray
  • Slow motion control handles
  • Movable multi-arm
  • Foldable mount head
  • Simple and intuitive operation by friction stop motion.
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The Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Mount is a basic all-around telescope that gives beginners intriguing views of lunar crators and Saturn's rings.Simple and intuitive operation by friction stop motion.The MOBILE PORTA has the same function as the PORTA II and you can swing the telescope by hand in the vertical and horizontal directions freely and stop with simple friction.


Key Features of the Vixen Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/13 Achro Refractor AZ Telescope with Mobile Porta Mount

  • Dovetail-plate Attachment
  • Accessory tray
  • Slow motion control handles
  • Movable multi-arm
  • Foldable mount head
  • Simple and intuitive operation by friction stop motion.

Dovetail-plate Attachment

With Vixen's renowned dovetail-plate system, different optical tubes can be easily attached. The mount holds optical tubes weighing up to 3.5 kg.

Accessory tray

The accessory tray is convenient in putting small pieces such as eyepieces. It is useful when observing at night.

Slow motion control handles

The slow motion control handles of the MOBILE PORTA allow for operating the mount in the whole-circle of the vertical and horizontal movements. It is helpful as used together with the friction stop mechanism when observing at high magnification. The position of the slow motion control handles can be changed if needed.

Movable multi-arm

The direction of the multi-arm can be rotated in 15 degree intervals so that you can avoid interfering with the slow motion control handle or the optical tube. In addition, the vertical slow motion control handle can be moved outward, in the horizontal direction, to avoid interference with the horizontal slow motion control handle.

Foldable mount head

The mount head of the MOBILE PORTA can be folded for convenient strage or transport. The mount head is detachable from the tripod. The tube and Tripod Bag 100, sold separately, is the perfect bag for storage and transport of your MOBILE PORTA. An optical tube cannot be put together in the bag.


  • MPN - VX39905
  • GTIN - 4955295399055
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Optical Tube

Objective lens D=70mm, Achromatic, multi-coated
Focal length F=900mm
Focal ratio f12.9
Resolving power 1.66 arc seconds
Limiting magnitude 11.0
Light gathering power 100x unaided eye
Finder scope 6x24mm

Focuser

Focusing mechanism Rack-and-pinion type
Adapter threads / Visual back 42mm for T-ring, 317mm push-fit
Eyepieces NPL20mm, NPL6.3mm

Tripod

Leg type 2-section aluminum legs with quick-release leg clamps
Size Adjustable from 720mm to 1290mm in length (from 640mm to 1140mm in height),
setup radius from 410mm to 700mm

General

Photography Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Aforcal imaging
Weight 4.9kg (without eyepieces)
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