Price:
$349.00
When I first started in amateur astronomy, I did as most beginners and purchased a department store telescope that advertised the most power. (700x I believe) Unfortunately, again like most beginners, I found that the advertised power was impossible due to the size of the telescope and more importantly the lack of stability of the mount.
Time and again I speak to parents and children who tell me how frustrated they are that after finding Saturn in a beginner telescope they can’t get a good view of the rings because the mount is too shaky or the telescope controls too difficult to adjust. I hear many tell me that they tried once many years ago and now the scope is sitting in a closet collecting dust!
The NEW Porta Mount II is an easy to use, light weight, stable mount. It has the vixen dove tail connection to easily attach your telescope and smooth friction bearing up-down / right-left hand controls.
If you are looking for the an affordable starting package, the A70Lf with Porta Mount II is the one. This package combines sharp optics and a rock solid, light weight mount. It takes just seconds to place the telescope on the mount and you are ready for an evening of observing.
The A70lf / Porta II Package is complete with:
Recommended Usage
Viewing the Moon , Viewing the Planets
Brand
Vixen
Finderscope
6x30
Telescopes Series
Vixen A70Lf Refractor Telescopes
Optical Design
Refractor
Aperture
70mm
Focal Length
900mm
Focal Ratio
f/12.9
Mount Design
Porta Mount II
Highest Useful Magnification
143x
Weight Optical Tube
4 lbs
User Level
For the Beginner
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