Vixen VC200L 200mm f/9.0 Catadioptric Telescope Optical Tube Assembly

At a glance

• Pinpoint star images with no coma or field curvature for exceptional clarity.
• Vixen’s unique VISAC system: aspherical primary mirror, convex secondary mirror, and triplet corrector lens.
• Perfectly corrected aberrations (coma, spherical, curvature) for sharp, high-definition results.
• Edge-to-edge performance: star images under 15 microns across the full 42mm image circle.
• Versatile use: ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography, with optional F6.4 reducer for deep sky imaging.

Exceptionally Sharp Star Images with No Coma or Field Curvature — Ideal for Astrophotography

The Vixen VC200L offers outstanding performance for astrophotography, delivering pinpoint star images free of coma, spherical aberration, and field curvature — even at the edges of the image.

At the heart of this telescope is Vixen's unique catadioptric optical system, known as VISAC (Vixen Sixth-order Aspheric Cassegrain). It features a high-precision sixth-order aspherical primary mirror, a convex secondary mirror, and a triplet corrector lens. This advanced design ensures sharp, high-definition star images across a wide 42mm image circle, making it ideal for both visual observing and deep-sky imaging.

Thanks to the superior optical correction, stars remain less than 15 microns in size from center to edge — producing images that are crisp and clean across the entire field.

For those looking to capture faint deep-sky objects, an optional focal reducer is available, converting the system to a fast f/6.4 focal ratio for even better imaging performance.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics VC200L 200mm f/9 Catadioptric Telescope (Optical Tube Assembly Only)
• Vixen Optics 7x50 Finderscope
• Vixen Optics 50mm SX Finder Bracket - Short
• Vixen Optics Finder Bracket Shoe
• SX 60mm to 50.8mm Adapter
• Vixen Optics Flip Mirror System
• Dovetail Rail
• Carrying Handle
• Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty