At a glance
An ideal telescope for grab and go observing.
The A70Lf refractor is a basic all-around telescope that gives beginners intriguing views of lunar crators and Saturn's rings.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Friction Stop Motion | Simple and intuitive operation with friction-based motion. The MOBILE PORTA allows free hand movement in vertical and horizontal directions with easy stopping. |
| Dovetail-Plate Attachment | Uses Vixen’s standard dovetail system for quick and easy attachment of different optical tubes. Supports tubes up to 3.5 kg. |
| Accessory Tray | Convenient tray for holding small items such as eyepieces—especially useful during night observations. |
| Slow Motion Control Handles | Full-circle slow motion control for both vertical and horizontal movement. Ideal for high-magnification observing. Handles can be repositioned if needed. |
| Movable Multi-Arm | Multi-arm rotates in 15° increments to prevent interference with the slow motion handles or optical tube. Vertical handle can also be moved horizontally. |
| Foldable Mount Head | Mount head folds for easy storage and transport. It is detachable from the tripod. Best stored in the Tube and Tripod Bag 100 (sold separately). Optical tube must be stored separately. |
Specificstions
| Objective lens | D=70mm, Achromatic, multi-coated |
| Focal length (Focal ratio) | F=900mm (f12.9) |
| Resolving power / Limiting magnitude | 1.66 arc seconds / 11.0 |
| Light gathering power | 100× unaided eye |
| Size / Weight | 76mm dia × 860mm / 2.5kg (Net 1.9kg) |
| Finder scope | 6x24mm, 5 degrees FoV |
Focuser
| Focusing mechanism | Rack-and-pinion type |
| Adapter threads / Visual back | 42mm for T-ring, 317mm push-fit |
| Eyepieces | NPL20mm (45X, 65' field of view), NPL6.3mm (143X, 22' field of view) |
Tripod
| Leg type, material | 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 |
Others
| Accessories | Erect-image prism 31.7, Allen wrenches 4mm and 3mm |
Others
| Photography | Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Aforcal imaging |
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Solar observation
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Not available |
| Total weight | 4.9kg (without eyepieces) |
