This is a review of the Vixen Optics R130Sf Newtonian and Porta II Mount Telescope. It's a reasonably priced telescope that is a great medium aperture for viewing nebulae. The light gathering of this telescope means that you'll get sharp images if you decide to use this with your camera for pictures of your favorite planets or clusters of stars. It's a quality kit that's lightweight and provides tons of light for amateur astronomers. Owners of this R130Sf telescope found this an intuitive option perfect for star parties with their children.
Pros of the Newtonian and Porta II Mount Telescope
Scope mount
Easy to use
Portable
Camera compatibility
Cons of the Telescope
Mirrors can suffer from coma when not aligned properly
Technical Details
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Over time, the alignment of the mirrors can be jostled, and you'll find that there's coma problems with your telescope. It's like using a guitar to learn to play. After some time, it's going to need to be tuned. It's best if you learn how to collimate the telescope yourself. It's not as difficult as you might have been lead to believe.
In Newtonian telescopes there are mirrors that have to be aligned properly to see the night sky. There's a primary mirror and a secondary mirror. All it takes is to find the sweet spot of the focal ratio for the mirrors. You'll need to find the center of the primary mirror to match it to the secondary mirror.
Collimation isn't difficult at all, and you might not even have to worry about it for a very long time. Many customers reported that the Vixen Optics R130Sf Newtonian and Porta II Mount Telescope worked right out of the box.
Portable and
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It's almost guaranteed that over time and use that you'll need to collimate the telescope because the mirrors inside will be shifted slightly out of place. As far as other maintenance, you'll want to be sure that you're using a padded carrying case for the tube of your telescope. This will keep it safe from breaking and prolong the current collimation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a warranty with this telescope?
There's a limited 5 year warranty with this telescope. Vixen's customer service is responsive, so if you have any issues, you can certainly expect a quick answer to problems.
Do I need to purchase anything separately?
There are always accessories that you can purchase separately, but there is nothing vital to the operation of this telescope that isn't included. You might like to buy filters and other eyepieces, but you don't have to worry about buying battery packs to use the telescope's mount.
The Vixen Optics R130Sf Newtonian and Porta II Mount Telescope is a reasonably priced option for those who want to enjoy the stars at home or while out on camping trips. It's a terrific feature for star parties or camping in the backyard with the