Vixen Optics R150S 5.9″/150mm Reflector Telescope Kit with Sphinx Mount
The Vixen R150S is probably best described as an “advanced-beginning” telescope, as everything from its form to function look and feel like “next-level” technology. First, the scope wonderfully exhibits all of its advertised specifications. It is a slimmed down version of a similar 8” unit, but the amount of collected light feels like an amazing value when you compare price tags. The more time you spend with the telescope, the more you discover the quality workmanship that comes from the Vixen brand.
The focusing mechanism is the stand-out of all innovations at work in the R150S. The action is smooth and intuitive, as the slider moves along the length of the scope. While other scopes use a traditional parallel axis for their focusing mechanisms, the parallel axis feels much more intuitive and results in smooth adjustment. And with the secondary mirror focus on the same plane, it feels as though you focus to a much more exact level. Much is made about the coating process of the mirrors, but seeing is believing, as the images produced by these finely crafted mirrors seems to justify the need for the innovation in the focusers. There is little light lost, which leads to the last notable feature. Photography was clearly a focus in production, as the images are not only outstanding but easy to capture. The mount is ready to accept many different kinds of capture devices and methods. The word “supertelephoto lens” truly describes it best, as when a DSLR camera is attached.
Portability is another plus for this telescope. It weighs in at under 11 pounds, a byproduct of the smaller refractor. It is clear that the easy-to-carry telescope was made to be transported, as normal shifting does nothing to the internal alignment.
Finally, the Sphinx mount makes this set incredible. The equatorial mount is outstanding. Its movement is smooth and quick, thanks to its 180-tooth gear and center-weighted drive. All of this is completely necessary because of the STAR BOOK, which takes star chart interfaces to another level. It feels like a stand-alone gadget, not a tacked-on toy, and its database is both immense and functional (the unit eliminates objects that can’t be viewed from selection). The only thing that feels dated on this entire setup is the D batteries required for the STARBOOK, but the AC and cigarette adapters eliminate this problem as well. If you’re ready to take your amateur astronomy to the next level, The Vixen R150s is the telescope to take you there.
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