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
| Primary mirror | 200mm effective aperture, sixth-order aspherical mirror, multicoated |
| Focal length (Focal ratio) | 1,800mm (F9.0) |
| Resolving power / Limiting magnitude | 0.58 arc seconds / 13.3 |
| Light gathering power | 816×unaided eye |
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Dimensions / Weight
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232mm dia. and 600mm long / 6.9kg (6.0kg) |
| Finder scope | 7×50mm with dark-field illuminated reticle, 7 degrees field of view |
| Adapter thread / Visual back | 60mm and 42mmforT-ring / 50.8mm and 31.7mm push fit with flip mirror diagonal |
| Accessories | Dovetail attachment rail, Metal carry handle |
| Photography | Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging |
| Solar observation | Not available |
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
