Vixen finder scope 7x50 with crosshairs and illumination
7x50 finder scope with illuminated, dimmable crosshairs and detachable eyepiece unit for autoguider with 1.25 inch connection
- 7x50 finder scope with illuminated, dimmable crosshairs
- Detachable eyepiece unit for autoguider with 1.25-inch connection
- Also allows the use of various 1.25-inch eyepieces
- The red, dimmable illumination preserves dark adaptation
- The large aperture and low magnification reveal many objects
- Coated lenses ensure high light transmission
- Dimensions: 220 mm × Ø 58 mm
- Weight: 467 g
£149.00*
Available, delivery time: 10-12 working days
Product number:
X086161
EAN:
4007922086453
WEEE-Reg.-Nr.:
DE 34323861
With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
- 2. The View into the Starry Sky
- 2.1 Observing with the Naked Eye
- 2.1.1 Observing Constellations with the Naked Eye
- 2.2 Observing with Binoculars
- 2.2.1 Observing Planets and Moons with Binoculars
- 2.2.2 Observing Deep Sky Objects with Binoculars
- 2.2.3 Every Beginning is Easy
- 2.3 Observing with a Telescope
- 2.4 The Moon
- 2.4.1 The Moon Phases
- 2.4.2 The Far Side of the Moon
- 2.4.3 The Moon Map
- 2.4.4 Maria (Seas)
- 2.4.5 Mare
- 2.4.6 Craters
- 2.4.7 The Ray Craters
- 2.5 Observing the Solar System with a Telescope
- 2.5.1 Where are the Planets?
- 2.5.2 Planet Observation
- 2.5.3 The Position of the Planets Relative to the Sun
- 2.5.4 The Planets Introduce Themselves
- 2.5.5 Deep Sky Observation with a Telescope
- 2.6 Practical Observation Tips and Tricks
- 2.6.2 Tips for Optimal Observation Conditions
- 2.7 The Most Beautiful Objects Throughout the Year
- 4. Telescopes
- 4.1 The Telescope as an Observation Instrument
- 4.2 Optics
- 4.2.1 Refractor (Lens Telescope)
- 4.2.2 Reflector (Mirror Telescope)
- 4.3 Mechanics
- 4.3.1 Altazimuth Mount
- 4.3.2 Equatorial Mount
- 4.3.3 Drive Motors
- 4.4 Accessories
- 4.4.1 Eyepieces
- 4.4.2 Important Tips for Eyepiece Selection
- 4.4.3 Filters
- 4.4.4 Photographic Accessories
- 4.4.5 Other Accessories
- 5.1 Which Telescope for Whom?
- 5.1.1 Deep-Sky Observations
- 5.1.2 Observing Closer Planets
- 5.1.3 The Topic of Portability
- 5.1.4 Price Factor When Buying a Telescope
- 6. Useful Tables
- 6.1 Table for the Geographic Latitude of All Major World Cities
- 6.1.1 Observers in the Northern Hemisphere (N):
- 6.1.2 Observers in the Southern Hemisphere (S):
- 6.2 Lookup Table for Notable Stars
- 6.3 Getting Acquainted with the Universe - or: Distances in Space
Sky Guides by Bresser
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Product information "Vixen finder scope 7x50 with crosshairs and illumination"
Thanks to the large aperture of 50 mm, the Vixen 7x50 finder scope immediately reveals many objects that are not visible in smaller viewfinders. This makes it easy to adjust the telescope to the target object. The red illumination of the finder scope can be dimmed to different levels.
The eyepiece is detachable (31.7 mm diameter) so that a CMOS camera with 31.7 mm diameter (available separately) can be attached and used as an autoguider. The eyepiece unit with crosshairs is also removable in order to use 31.7 mm diameter eyepieces (sold separately) with different focal lengths. This allows the finder scope to be operated with various magnifications.
The lens is designed to be compatible with CMOS cameras. The distance between the bottom of the 31.7 mm sleeve on the camera side and the sensor surface should be approximately 17 mm. However, the focus position may vary depending on the camera, so you should adjust the guiding camera for focus before use.
The focus of the optics is adjusted by rotating the lens. First, the black lock ring on the main optics must be loosened. Then, the focus can be adjusted by turning the lens mount. Please also read the operating instructions for the viewfinder and the CMOS camera used.
If the focus of the viewfinder has been adjusted, the focus position must be readjusted when using the eyepiece unit.
FEATURES
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The eyepiece is detachable (31.7 mm diameter) so that a CMOS camera with 31.7 mm diameter (available separately) can be attached and used as an autoguider. The eyepiece unit with crosshairs is also removable in order to use 31.7 mm diameter eyepieces (sold separately) with different focal lengths. This allows the finder scope to be operated with various magnifications.
The lens is designed to be compatible with CMOS cameras. The distance between the bottom of the 31.7 mm sleeve on the camera side and the sensor surface should be approximately 17 mm. However, the focus position may vary depending on the camera, so you should adjust the guiding camera for focus before use.
The focus of the optics is adjusted by rotating the lens. First, the black lock ring on the main optics must be loosened. Then, the focus can be adjusted by turning the lens mount. Please also read the operating instructions for the viewfinder and the CMOS camera used.
If the focus of the viewfinder has been adjusted, the focus position must be readjusted when using the eyepiece unit.
FEATURES
- Magnification: 7x
- Aperture: 50 mm
- Lenses: coated
- Crosshairs: illuminated in red, dimmable
- Dimensions: 220 mm × Ø 58 mm
- Weight: 467 g
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- 7x50 viewfinder
- Eyepiece unit with illumination
- CR2032 battery
- Instruction manual
| Batteries required: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Colour: | black/white |
| Finderscope: | 7 x 50 mm |
| Material: | Aluminium |
| Net weight (without access.) (g): | 467 |
| Total length (mm): | 220 |
| Total width (mm): | 58 |
Product and safety instructions
Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede
Contact:
www.bresser.de
www.bresser.de
Warning notes
- General safety instructions DANGER Risk of suffocation! Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. Therefore, carefully observe the following safety instructions. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! Keep cords, ribbons, and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle themselves and suffocate! NOTE Risk of material damage! Improper handling can damage the device and/or accessories. Therefore, only use the device according to the following safety instructions. Do not dismantle the device! In the case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair.
- Never look at the sun through an eyepiece/telescope without a certified protection filter. A moon filter can never be used for solar observation. The moon filter is only suitable for moon observation. The solar filter must be mounted in front of the telescope opening, not at the eyepiece. Otherwise, the concentrated light beam through the optics will immediately destroy the filter foil, leading to severe eye damage, including permanent blindness.
- Never leave the optics unattended. Children and inexperienced adults could point the telescope at the sun without proper precautions and lose their eyesight.
- Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
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Accessories
Vixen XY finder scope holder, long with spring
£65.00*
​Long bracket for the Vixen 7x50 finder item # 8616.For use on the Vixen finder shoe, used on many telescopesPROPERTIESSize: 50mm × 71mm × 131mmWeight: 170 g / 6.0 ozBuilt-in spring anti-slip mechanismFor Vixen finder holdersWHAT'S INCLUDEDFinder holder with spring
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Vixen S 50 mm finder scope holder, short
£74.00*
​Vixen S 50mm finderscope bracket short, for 50mm findersFor attaching a 50 mm finderscope to the standard Vixen finder shoe, found on many designs of telescopes (not just Vixens)PROPERTIES50mm finderscope bracket shortFor attaching a 50 mm finderscopeCompatible with standard Vixen finder shoeWeight: 195 gWHAT'S INCLUDED50mm finderscope bracket short
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Vixen mounting base for finder scope
£15.00*
​Vixen finder shoe for attaching a Vixen-profile finder bracket to your telescope (also works with many other finder brackets).PROPERTIESVixen standard connectionFixing with two screwsWHAT'S INCLUDEDVixen finder shoeFastening screws
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BRESSER 40mm Plössl eyepiece 31,7mm/1,25"
£35.00*
BRESSER 40mm Plössl Eyepiece 1,25" (31,7mm)
Since years a well known and approved Plössl eyepiece. Ideal to improve the performance of your telescopes for a low budget price.
All the BRESSER Plössl eyepieces provide sharp and high-contrast images because of the 4-lens design. All lenses have fully-multicoated surfaces which prevents reflections efficiently. Every eyepiece is equipped with a foldable rubber eyecup to avoid straylight from the sides and the inner eyepiece shaft is carefully blackened as well. Housing and eyepiece shaft are completely made from metal - no plastic is used. Filter thread for use with colour- and nebular filters is also available.
All these Plössl eyepieces offer a much better image quality than all the very simple made Kellner and Huygens eyepieces.
FEATURES
Focal length: 40 mm
Field of view: 46°
Lens-Design: 4 lenses in 2 groups , fully-multicoated
Housing material: completely made from metal
Rubber eyecup: YES, foldable
Filter thread: YES
Storage: Twist-pack
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
BRESSER Plössl eyepiece with rubber eyecup
Twist-pack
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Vixen XY finder scope holder, long with spring
£65.00*
​Long bracket for the Vixen 7x50 finder item # 8616.For use on the Vixen finder shoe, used on many telescopesPROPERTIESSize: 50mm × 71mm × 131mmWeight: 170 g / 6.0 ozBuilt-in spring anti-slip mechanismFor Vixen finder holdersWHAT'S INCLUDEDFinder holder with spring
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Vixen Focal Reducer V0.71x VSD90ss/VSD70ss
£1,249.00*
Focal length reducer for the VSD90ss and VSD70ss with two ED lenses designed for high-end astrophotographyThe two ED lenses maximise the photographic performance of the VSD90ss and the VSD70ss, which are designed for both photography and visual observation. The reducer can illuminate an image circle of 44 mm (suitable for a 34x36 full-frame format). The reducer has a very sophisticated design as it contains four elements in four groups, including 2 ED lenses. Thanks to its larger lens diameter, it offers significantly improved image illumination compared to its predecessor, the smaller V0.79x reducer. The star distortion at the edges is also reduced to an absolute minimum.The focal length of the VSD90ss telescope is shortened by about 0.71x and the focal ratio is reduced from 5.5 to 3.9. This results in a super-fast f3.9 astrograph, capable of fully illuminating a full-frame DSLR camera.FEATURES Magnification: 0.71x Focal length VSD90ss: from 495 mm (F5.5) to 351 mm (F3.9) Illumination: 44 mm Lens design: 4 elements in 4 groups, including 2 ED lenses Coatings: AS coatings (99% light transmission per surface) Connection thread: M84mm, pitch 1 mm (male thread) Connection thread for a camera: M60 mm, pitch 0.75 mm Filter thread: 60 mm diameterSCOPE OF DELIVERY Focal Reducer V0.71x 2 mm Allen keys Dust caps
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Vixen SLV 50° Eyepiece 25mm (1.25'')
£133.00*
The Vixen SLV eyepieces use high-quality lanthanum glass to deliver remarkably clear and high-contrast star images right up to the edge of the field of view.All lenses are fully multi-coated for high light transmission.Twist up eyecups allow the user to set observing height to their own comfortable specification. 20mm eye relief means that even those who have to wear glasses to observe are able to see right to the edge of the field of view.PROPERTIESVery high sharpness and contrast across the entire field of viewComfortable eye relief of 20mmalmost no chromatism visible due to lanthanum glass31.7 mm receptacle connectionEyecup that can be turned down for glasses wearersWeight: 151gWHAT'S INCLUDEDVixen SLV 50 ° eyepieceDust caps
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Vixen Dual-Speed-Focuser
£192.00*
​The 1: 7 reduction enables very fine focusing of targets.An indispensable accessory, especially in astrophotography.The reduction can be retrofitted on the following telescopes:A80M, A105M, NA140SSf, ED81S, ED103S, ED115S, AX103S, VC200L, VMC200L and R200SSCannot be used on old devices from the 90s with plastic focusing knobs - in these cases, it is also necessary to swap the focus spindle (please contact us for details).PROPERTIESAllows very fine focusingIndispensable in astrophotographyCan be retrofitted to many Vixen telescopesReduced to 7:1Weight: 170 gWHAT'S INCLUDEDDual Speed KnobAssembly tool
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£77.00*
Red dot finder for astronomical telescopes. This finder scope provides an easy way to align your telescope with objects in the night sky.The brightness of the dot can be adjusted via a dial.Designed for the Vixen viewfinder shoe
FEATURES
Weight: 185 g / 6.53 oz
Battery: CR2032
Magnification: 1x
1/4" screw hole, adjustable red pointDELIVERY CONTENTLED red dot finderCR2032 battery
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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 10x60 Finder and Guider Scope with Helical Focuser, 1.25inch and T2 connection
£239.00*
Universal 60mm viewfinder and guide telescope with a focal length of 250mmExcellent 10x60
viewfinder telescope with removable eyepiece unit and crosshairs with
adjustable red illumination. The larger aperture and focal length, provide an even brighter field of view and more accurate tracking due to the higher resolution. The precise helical focuser and the 1.25
inch /31.7mm plug-in connection, as well as the T2 camera connection
thread (M42x0.75mm), allow the autoguiding required for long time
exposure to obtain a point-shaped star image. It can also be used as a
mini travel telescope.High quality 10x60 viewfinder telescope with adjustable crosshair illuminationImage
sharpness and viewing characteristics lift this viewfinder well above
the level of the usual 10x60 viewfinder scopes. The visible image is
bright and crisply sharp. Furthermore, this viewfinder has a very large
field of view (FOV) of 6.0 degrees. This makes finding and adjusting
objects much easier. The existing scale markings (pitch=0.85 degree) on the
crosshair are a good reference for estimating distances, and the open
centre markings also make it easier to centre objects precisely. All
lens surfaces are protected against weathering by multi-coating and
guarantee a bright viewfinder image due to the high light transmission
values. The adjustable red LED illumination unit is powered by two LR41
coin batteries. The main lens and the crosshairs can be focused
independently of each other, giving you perfect focus for your eyes.Compact tracking unit for autoguidingOne
of the main applications for this telescope is the so-called
autoguiding. Here the usually larger photo-taking optics are actively
corrected by a smaller guiding telescope with a second tracking camera.
This means that the mechanical fluctuations in the tracking accuracy,
which are present in all astronomical telescope mounts, are measured by
the tracking camera and compensated accordingly. This is necessary in
order to obtain a point-shaped star image on the astrophotos during long
time exposures and to avoid unwanted star trails. For this purpose, the
guiding telescope is inserted into the existing viewfinder shoe of the
photo-taking optics and aligned parallel. If the existing viewfinder
shoe is not compatible, a suitable viewfinder shoe is also included.
With the 1.25 inch / 31,7mm plug connection at the rear end or via T2
thread connection (M42x0,75mm), a tracking camera can be mounted
afterwards. This is held securely by a brass ring clamp and 3 clamping
screws. Please note the required back focus for your tracking camera.
The focal plane (backfocus) is approx. 22mm behind the T2 thread. The
sensitive focusing on the guiding star is done by a large knurled wheel
of the mechanically precise manufactured helical focuser. For easy
reproduction of the point of focus, this has a white millimetre scale
from 0 to 28mm, which is attached by laser engraving. After the tracking
camera has been connected directly or via computer to the telescope
mount and the necessary basic settings have been made, the first
astrophotos with long time exposure can be taken.Use as mini travel telescopeThis
viewfinder and guide telescope can also be used quite simply as a mini
travel telescope. With the optional eyepieces, a magnification of 9x to 50x can be achieved. Nearly all eyepieces with a focal length of 5 to
26mm and 1.25 inch/31.7mm plug connection are suitable. Especially
recommended are the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC eyepieces of the 52 degree (Art.
02195xx) and 62 degree (02196xx) LER series. Note: Only straight view
use is possible.Metal viewfinder holder and viewfinder shoeThe
mount of this viewfinder and guide telescope is completely made of
aluminium and is a stable base. The viewfinder mount is suitable for
many common types of telescopes, such as EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC, BRESSER
MESSIER etc. If the existing viewfinder shoe is not compatible, a
matching viewfinder shoe is also included. This can be attached to the
telescopic tube by means of four M5 screws. The bore distances of the
viewfinder shoe are 31.7mm on the longitudinal and transverse axis. The
six large adjustment screws with non-slip knurling make it easy to align
the viewfinder, even with clammy fingers. All adjusting and clamping
screws have plastic tips that effectively prevent the viewfinder housing
and viewfinder mount from being scratched.FEATURESExcellent 10x60 viewfinder and guiding telescopeCan also be used as mini travel telescopePerfect image sharpness and good viewing comfortFMC Multi-coated lens surfacesLens focal length: 250mmMax. possible camera weight: 550gRemovable eyepiece/cross hair unitCamera connection via 1.25 inch / 31.7mm plug connection or T2 threadT2 thread: M42 x 0,75mmPrecise helical focuser for focusing the visible imageFocuser travel range: 28mmClose focus distance: 3 mLaser engraved millimetre scale from 0 to 28mm on the focuserFocal plane (backfocus) is approx. 22mm behind the T2 threadSeparate focusing of the crosshair at the eyepieceVery large field of view FOV of 6.0 degreesWith adjustable red cross-hair iillumination Scale markings crosshair with 0,85 degree graduationPower supply of illumination unit: coin battery type LR41 (2pcs)Brass ring clamp and 3 clamping screws on the 1.25 inch plug connectionWith optional eyepieces magnifications from 9x to 50x can be achievedSuitable are almost all eyepieces with 1.25 inch/31,7mm shaftMounting of the viewfinder telescope is completely made of aluminiumViewfinder mount with 6 large adjustment screws with knurled head for easy gripFinder shoe suitable for EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC, BRESSER MESSIER etc.Additionally a suitable viewfinder shoe is includedBore distances of the viewfinder shoe are 31.7mm on the longitudinal and transverse axisAdjusting and clamping screws have plastic tipsWHAT'S INCLUDED10x60 viewfinder/guiding telescopeEyepiece unit with crosshairCrosshair illumination unit incl. batteriesViewfinder holder with viewfinder shoeInstruction manual
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£89.00*
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