The
Vixen VMC110L, a 110 mm (4.33 inch) aperture modified Cassegrain f/9.4
optical tube. Its features include a curved vane secondary mirror spider
to reduce diffraction effects, and a correcting meniscus lens just
ahead of the Secondary Mirror as its larger cousins the VMC200L and
VMC260L incorporate. The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth
computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful
Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer
controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one
object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless
variety of objects to view and is upgradeable.This new and portable
GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that
offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A
display shows a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.
The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for
remote control, but you can always put it back for save storage and
transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate
small parts that are otherwise easily lost.Because the Skypod it is
based on Vixens flexible mounting system, a wide variety of telescopes
will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good
portability combined with ease of use and versatility. You can store the
mount and the telescope separately. For airline traveling you can take
the VMC110L along as carry-on luggage while the mount goes with the rest
of your luggage.