SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount
Achromatic Refractor Set
ED Refractor Set
Reflector Set
Catadioptric-type Optical Tube Set
The Optional Parts for SKYPOD Series
Have fun exploring the starry night sky with this Go-To navigation system!
Standard equipment includes a celestial go-to system & auto guider with a stellar map display.
Stylish and compact design and able to store many kinds of codes.
The world standard, “dovetail-plate system” originally developed by Vixen makes optical tube swapping possible.
1．Celestial Go-To System & Tracking
The telescope automatically searches for a target star and tracks it by operating the STARBOOK Type S controller. Faint objects that are hard to find with the naked eye, like nebulas and star clusters, can be found with this go-to system.
2．Dovetail (Standard) Application
The world standard, “dovetail-plate system” originally developed by Vixen makes optical tube swapping
easy.(※)
3. Motor & A3 Built-In Battery + Controller Storage
Motors and the controller with its connection cables are built-in. Additionally, batteries are installed inside so you do not need to use an external outlet to operate the telescope. It is an unprecedented, stylish and compact mount. (External electrical input available)
※Optical tube with dovetail plate and weight up to 5kg. For optical tubes over 2.5kg, the counterweight is
needed. The weights are provided for all the SKYPOD models except SKYPOD VMC110L.
1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
： 2.6-inch monochromatic screen 160 X 160 pixels
2. Easy-To-Learn Button Operation
： Operate the buttons as if playing a game. The function of each button will be displayed on the LCD screen.
3. The Interactive Telescope Control
： The magnification of the star map (the map of the night sky) in the screen is linked to the motor speed of the telescope.
4. Speaker Installed
： Completion of the go-to process is informed by an audio message.
5. External Connection Terminal
： Through the LAN connection terminal, the version can be upgraded to the latest version any time. (Separate cross cable is required for the connection.)
6. Use as a Standalone Unit
： You can use it as a standalone unit with batteries. Also can be used as a portable.
7. Available in Six Languages
： Displays in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish are available beside Japanese.
SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount （controller STAR BOOK-TypeS attached） can be purchased as a single unit.
Enjoy observing the night sky with the celestial navigation system combining with your optical tube and tripod.
SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount （Single Unit）
※Photo shows SKYPOD mounted on a desktop leg (sold separately)
SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount
- Product No.27510-6
- ※The optical tube which can be mounted should adapt dovetail system with weight up to about 5kg.
Achromatic Refractor + SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount
SKYPOD A80Mf
- You can observe landscape scenery during daytime with the attached erect-image diagonal.
- It is an instrument that makes your camping life more interesting.
- Product No.25002-8
- Objective Lens Effective Diameter : 80mm
- Focal Distance : 910mm
- Optical Tube Length : 860mm
- Finderscope : 6x30mm
- Attached Eyepiece : PL20mm, PL6.3mm
The optical tube is not sold separately.
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ED Refractor + SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount
SKYPOD ED80Sf
- Provided with a refracting optical tube an aperture size of 80mm that employs ED (Extra-low Dispersion glass) lens to obtain a clear and high-contrast view.
- Product No.25003-5
- Objective Lens Effective Diameter : 80mm
- Focal Distance : 600mm
- Optical Tube Length : 570mm
- Finderscope : 9x50mm
- Attached Eyepiece : NPL20mm, NPL6mm
The optical tube is available as a single product.
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Newtonian Reflector + SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount
SKYPOD R130Sf
- Provided with a reflecting optical tube with an aperture size of 130mm having a high light gathering power.
- Powerful instrument for observing nebulae or faint star clusters.
- Product No.25004-2
- Objective (Primary Mirror) Effective Diameter : 130mm
- Focal Distance : 650mm
- Optical Tube Length : 572mm
- Finderscope : 6x30mm
- Attached Eyepiece : PL20mm, PL6.3mm
The optical tube is not sold separately.
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Catadioptric Type Optical Tube + SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount
SKYPOD VMC110L
- A tabletop type with compact VMC110L installed.
- It lets you explore the deep sky from a window at home with the navigation system.
- Product No.25005-9
- Objective (Primary Mirror) Effective Diameter : 110mm
- Focal Distance : 1,035mm
- Optical Tube Length : 360mm
- Finderscope : XY Spot Finder（Equal Size）
- Attached Eyepiece : NPL20mm, NPL6mm
The optical tube is available as a single product.
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The optional parts which can be used for SKYPOD series.
Universal Digital Camera Adapter
（Conection image）
NLV Eyepieces
- Digital Camera Quick Bracket
The accessory for connecting a digital camera. It can be switched to eye-observing quickly without removing the camera. - Universal Digital Camera Adapter
The accessory to connect a compact digital camera. The optical axis can be aligned easily. - 31.7-mm Eyepieces
Enables you to observe with various magnifications by swapping the eyepiece. - SKYPOD Tripod
Length 90⇔130cm, weight 3.7kg. Attached to SKYPOD A80Mf, SKYPOD ED80Sf, SKYPOD R130Sf. - Desktop Leg
It allows you to controll SKYPOD altazimuth mount on the desk by using a Desktop Leg. Attached tp SKYPOD VMC110L.
In addition, many other optional parts are available for you to enojoy astronomical observation further. Please see the page that lists the optional parts for astronmical telescopes.
※ Specification and appearance may change without a notice for improvement.
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