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Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope

Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope

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  • Portable tabletop design can be used with or without tripod
  • Motorized tracking of objects in the night sky
  • Simple up/down/left/right movements
  • Variable speed motor drive
  • Built in flip mirror diagonal
Description

Vixen Viper High-Speed Motor-Driven Altazimuth Mount Telescope

 

Vixen Viper's unique joy stick type controller allows you to slew the telescope speedy and comfortably as you want. 

 

Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with motor-driven single fork arm alt-azimuth mount.  Complete with joy-stick controller, 8x21 correct image finder, built-in flip mirror diagonal and K25mm eyepiece.  Enclosed in an attractive gift box.

 

Specifications:

  • Diameter 90mm
  • Focal Length 1200mm (f/13.3)
  • 8x21 finderscope
  • Motor Drive - 6 variable speeds (2x, 8x, 64x, 128x, 200x and 800x sidereal rate)
  • Controller - Joy Stick - The telescope can be slewed by the joystick only
  • No clutches for manual operation
  • Tripod adapter through 1/4"-20 socket on the bottom of the VIPER mount
  • Optical Tube can be removed from mount
  • Uses 8 AA batteries (not included)

Supplier Sku:
32840
Dimensions & Specifications

Features

Alt-Az Mount

Brand

Vixen

Finderscope

8x21

Telescopes Series

Vixen Viper MC90L

Optical Design

Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture

90mm

Focal Length

1200mm

Focal Ratio

f/13.3

User Level

For the Enthusiast

Eyepiece

25mm (48x)

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Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope
 
4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

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Pros

  • Quality lenses (4)
  • Compact (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy (5)
    • Travel (3)
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    4.0

    Really nice toy

    By Avocational Polymath

    from ATL GA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Quality Lenses

    Cons

    • Unstable

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Travel

    Comments about Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope:

    This 90mm Mak has some issues as a beginner telescope but the optics are more than solid and the whole package is very attractive. Think of it as a budget Questar for 1/30th of the price. With a higher magnification eyepiece than the one supplied you can see Jupiter's great spot transit in heavily light polluted skies.My only caveats are you really need a tripod and it is very difficult to aim. My experience was straight out of the box without any practice and using a car trunk lid for a stand.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Nice portable observatory!

    By Joe the Observer

    from Canton, MA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Quality Lenses

    Cons

    • Too much Plastic

    Best Uses

    • Astronomy
    • Bird Watching
    • Low Visibility
    • Travel

    Comments about Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope:

    I observed double stars such as Mizar, Alberio and the double double with astonishing clearity that it rivals my Televue NP127. The clearity of stars such as Vega are textbook examples of what great optical systems such as this can produce. The tracking is accurate and easy to use. I recommend this telescope to anybody looking for a great telescope and buy for your money!

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great easy to use telescope

    By James

    from Cedartown, Georgia

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Compact
    • Quality Lenses
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Astronomy
      • Travel

      Comments about Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope:

      [...] I am 50 now and do not have the physical ability to fight with a manual mount on a tripod, nor the patience. Motor drive on this scope is great. Used Venus to set finder scope, showed the phase well. Small size of this unit makes it very easy to carry. The optics are crisp and sharp. For price and quality this telescope is fantastic.

      (11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Jupiter was amazing!

      By CRM

      from Minnesota

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Staff Reviewer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy

          Comments about Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope:

          This is my second telescope. My main telescope is much larger and can be a real pain to take out and set up. For taking out in the back yard for a quick look at Jupiter or Orion is super easy. The optics are very impressive and 90 mm aperture was enough for plenty of deep space objects.

          (10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          While Stationed in Japan!

          By Guy in the Sky

          from San Diego, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Easy to use
          • Quality Lenses

          Cons

          • Needs Tripod

          Best Uses

          • Astronomy
          • Hiking/Backpacking

          Comments about Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope:

          Bought one of these while stationed in Japan, it has been a super portable telescope for me! One of the best views of Jupiter I have ever had and saw one of the Moons shadows cross over Jupiter.

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