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The Orion Optics VX series of telescopes encompasses some of the major benefits of the high quality CT series while being much more affordable. The VX instruments come with the same high quality optics as the CT series and are supplied with a Zygo interferometer report.
All models are fitted with a straight 50mm finder and a quality 2" focuser (including a 1,25" adapter). An aluminium tube allows the VX telescopes to be fitted to mounts easily because of its low weight. Precision, fan cooled, 9 point suspension mirror cell gives perfect support and cooling to the main mirror allowing the accuracy of the mirror to be maintained when cooling and controlling the weight distribution with the nylon support points.
A VX telescope will give some of the best images possible in a serious introductory telescope.
This versatile Newtonian reflecting telescope provides both beginners and more experienced amateur astronomers plenty of light and high stability for a very modest price. It collects so much light with its generous 150mm diameter that distant DSOs such as the Ring Nebula in Lyra or the Dumbbell Nebula become beautifully visible and globular clusters, such as M13, resolve into a multitude of individual stars at their edges. Planetary observing provides rich detail in images of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mars. The f5 focal ratio means this reflector falls into the class of 'fast' Newtonian telescopes. This telescope is therefore particularly suitable for astrophotography. The light gathering capacity of the 150 is 460 times greater than that of the naked eye alone (with a 7mm fully dilated pupil).
The advantages in a nutshell:
Standard or Long? The telescopes in this series have a short focal length which, with the addition of a camera adaptor and camera, can give you some spectacular photographic performance, primarily on Deep Sky objects. The L-Version has a longer focal length. It can provide you with stunning visual images at higher magnifications and be extremely useful in photographing the planets and the Moon.
Mirror Cells: The best optics in the world can be literally ruined unless they are supported correctly in a telescope’s body. Badly designed mirror supports (cells) are more than capable of turning the image from a 1/10PV wave front mirror into worse than a whole wavelength of inaccuracy. This telescopes comes with a computer optimised, anodised aluminium surface cell with built in cooling fan (12V DC).
It has a 9 point, nylon66 tipped suspension system which spreads the ‘load’ of the mirror as evenly as possible over those 9 points at the back of the mirror.
Focuser ACU-2S: This is a high quality 2” (50.8mm) Crayford focuser. The actual mechanism is ultra smooth, both in its normal focusing speed and, in its lower geared 10:1 ratio micro adjustment for precise focusing with an eyepiece or camera. For photography it is ideal for small to medium sized cameras, including DSLR and medium format CCD chips. Looking the knurled knob will tighten the draw tube in the chosen position and no movement is produced to offer, sharp, flawless images.
Optics |
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| Type | Reflector |
| Type of build | Newton |
| Aperture (mm) | 150 |
| Focal length (mm) | 750 |
| Aperture ratio (f/) | 5 |
| Resolving capacity | 0,92 |
| Limit value (mag) | 12,7 |
| Light gathering capacity | 460 |
| Max. useful magnification | 300 |
| Tube material | Aluminium |
| Tube weight (kg) | 4,5 |
| tube diameter (mm) | 167 |
| Tube length (mm) | 750 |
| Tube construction | Full tube |
Reflector |
|
| Secondary mirror diameter (mm) | 50 |
| finish quality | 1/8 |
| Ventilation for central mirror | yes |
| Adjustable | yes |
| secondary mirror design | Plan |
| Main mirror´s construction | parabolic |
| reflectivity | 97 |
Focuser |
|
| Connection ( to eyepiece) | 2 |
| Type of build | Crayford |
| Ring clamp | yes |
| Adjustment range (mm) | 23 |
| Free aperture (mm) | 50,9 |
| Gear reduction | 1:10 Fine movement |
Mount |
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Type of build 
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OTA
|
| Mounting type
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no mount |
Included accessories |
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| Tube clamps | yes |
| Finder scope
|
8x50 |
| Prism rail | without |
| Extension tubes | yes |
| Eyepiece adaptor | 1,25" - 2" |
General |
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| Series | VX |
Area of application
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|
| Moon & Planets | yes |
| Nebulae & galaxies | yes |
| Nature Observation | no |
| Astrophotography | yes |
| Sun | no |
Recommended for |
|
| Beginners | no |
| Advanced | yes |
| Observatories | no |
