Orion Optics N 250/1600 VX10L OTA Telescope (finish quality 1/8)

The VX series of telescopes offers many of the advantages of the premium CT series at a more accessible price point. These VX instruments feature the same high-quality optics as the CT series and are accompanied by a Zygo interferometer report.

Each model is equipped with a straight 50mm finder and a quality 2" focuser (with a 1.25" adapter), while the lightweight aluminum tube allows for easy mounting on various mounts. The precision, fan-cooled, 9-point suspension mirror cell ensures optimal support and cooling for the main mirror, maintaining its accuracy during extended observations.

A VX telescope delivers exceptional image quality, making it an excellent choice for serious beginners.

Mirror Cells: Proper support is essential for preserving optical precision. These telescopes feature a computer-optimized, anodized aluminum surface cell with a built-in cooling fan (12V DC). The 9-point nylon66 tipped suspension system evenly distributes the mirror's load, ensuring accuracy.

Focuser ACU-2S: The high-quality 2” (50.8mm) Crayford focuser offers smooth operation and precise focusing, making it ideal for photography with small to medium-sized cameras, including DSLR and medium format CCD chips. The 10:1 ratio micro adjustment ensures sharp, flawless images.

Included Accessories:

• Tube Clamps: Yes
• Finder Scope: 8x50
• Extension Tubes: Yes
• Eyepiece Adaptor: 1.25" - 2"

SPECIFICATIONS:

Optics Type: Reflector

Build Type: Newton

Aperture: 250mm

Focal Length: 1600mm

Aperture Ratio: f/6.4

Resolving Capacity: 0.55

Limit Value: 12.3 mag

Light Gathering Capacity: 1280

Tube Material: Aluminum

Tube Weight: 12kg

Tube Diameter: 280mm

Tube Length: 1550mm

Tube Construction: Full tube

Reflector:

Secondary Mirror Diameter: 63mm

Secondary Mirror Design: Plan

Main Mirror's Construction: Parabolic

Reflectivity: 97%

Finish Quality: 1/8

Focuser:

Connection to Eyepiece: 2"

Build Type: Crayford

Ring Clamp: Yes

Adjustment Range: 23mm

Free Aperture: 50.9mm

Gear Reduction: 1:10 Fine Movement

Mount:

Type of Build: OTA

Mounting Type: No mount

General:

Series: VX

Area of Application: Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Astrophotography

Nature Observation: No

Astrophotography: Yes

Sun: No (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for: Beginners (No), Advanced (Yes)

Observatories: No