Vixen Viper MC90L Table-Top Telescope

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.