Vixen Telescope Polar Alignment Scope PF-L II
We introduce this high-quality and functional Polar Alignment Scope PF-L II made by Vixen Optics. It's more comfortable with a broader field of view. In that case, Star images will improve, and visibility will increase.
To match the designated position on the scale on the polar scope's reticle, bring Polaris and two other stars into the polar scope's field of view in the northern hemisphere. This conveniently coordinates the equatorial mount as precisely as three arc minutes or less. The contrasting scope eyepiece new design helps improve the star's visibility, and it makes you see the reticle scale easier.
There are three stars in the southern hemisphere for polar alignment located in Octans.
The PF-L II is a small telescope equipped parallel to the R.A. axis of an equatorial mount to match the R.A. axis to be similar in the direction of the daily motion of stars.
It utilizes Delta UMi, three stars of Polaris, and 51 Cep near the north celestial pole. With the designated three stars seen in the polar alignment scope, You match the scale position on the reticle to locate the north celestial pole. The PF-L II can accurately align the equatorial mount's polar axis as three arc minutes or less. When activated, the brightness adjustment dial of the polar alignment scope will illuminate the reticle in red. Compared with Bright Field Illuminator, This eliminates the vanishing less-bright stars in the scope's field of view. It is adjusted up to 8 levels of brightness. after a specific interval of time, The red light becomes gradually dimmer; it turns off automatically. Buy to see it yourself! Add to cart now!
Magnfication・Aperture・Field of view | 5X, 20mm, 10 degrees |
Reticle scale | 3-star alignment method, with precession correction (until 2040), North: Polaris, Delta Umi, 51 Cep, South: Sigma, Tau, and Chi Octantis |
Dark field illuminator | Variable red illumination with auto turn-off, brightness adjustable in 8 steps |
Power source | CR2032 battery x1 |
Setting accuracy | 3 arc minutes or less |
Size | 47 x 55 x 115 mm |
Weight | 155 g (w/o battery) |
Mount applicable | AP, SX, AXJ, and AXD series of equatorial mounts |