Vixen Portable Equatorial Mount POLARIE Polar Scope PF-L II
DESCRIPTION Unlock the Cosmos with Precision: Vixen's POLARIE Polar Alignment Scope PF-L II Discover the cosmos with precision using Vixen's POLARIE Polar Alignment Scope PF-L II. This sophisticated tool elevates your stargazing experience with enhanced clarity and a wider field of view. The revolutionary design of the polar scope eyepiece makes star visibility clearer, simplifying your journey through the cosmic tapestry. Aligning your equatorial mount becomes seamless – just bring Polaris and two other stars into the polar scope's field of view in the northern hemisphere. Each star effortlessly aligns with designated positions on the reticle scale, achieving precise alignment within 3 arc minutes. The polar alignment scope, a compact telescope parallel to the R.A. axis, uses the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia patterns as guideposts, turning the night sky into a roadmap. Integrated reticle information eliminates the need for hour angle settings in the dark, ensuring a comfortable and confidence-inspiring polar alignment. Engage confidently with the stars as the red illumination of the reticle guides you through the night, keeping even less-bright stars visible. Why choose the Vixen Portable Equatorial Mount POLARIE Polar Scope PF-L II? 1. Enhanced visibility & comfortExperience stargazing like never before with a wider field of view, ensuring improved star images around the edges and increased overall visibility. 2. Effortless alignment process Align your equatorial mount with precision by bringing Polaris and two other stars into the polar scope's field of view. The innovative design allows for accurate alignment as fine as 3 arc minutes or less. 3. Intelligent reticle integrationThe polar alignment scope features a reticle that integrates necessary information for locating the north or south celestial pole. No hour angle setting is required in the dark, simplifying the polar alignment process. 4. Versatile illumination controlThe brightness adjustment dial's switch illuminates the reticle in red when activated, preventing the disappearance of less-bright stars in the scope's field of view. With 8 adjustable brightness levels, you have precise control, and the red light gradually dims and turns off automatically. 5. Quick & efficient setupSet up your POLARIE with ease by removing both the mounting block on the front and the cap on the back. Attach the POLARIE polar scope PF-L swiftly to initiate your astronomical exploration promptly. What's in the box? SPECS Optical Parameters Magnification: 5× Aperture: 20mm Field of view: 10 degrees Reticle scale: 3-star alignment method, with precession correction (until 2040), North: Polaris, Delta Umi, 51 Cep, South: Sigma, Tau and Chi Octantis Dakr field illuminator: Variable red illumination with auto turn-off, brightness adjustable in 8 steps Setting accuracy: 3 arc minutes or less Hardware Parameters Compatibility: POLARIE Star tracker Power source: CR2032 battery ×1 Size: ø60mm × 115 mm Weight: 7.51oz / 213g (w/o battery) CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)