Brand and Model: | Orion Optics (U.K.) GX250 |
Price ($USD): | $1,900 |
Type: | Newtonian |
Attributes: |
Go-To PEC |
Aperture: | 250mm (9.8") |
f Ratio: | f/4.8 |
Focal Length: | 1200mm |
Finder: | 6X30mm |
Electric Power: | DC Batteries |
Mount: | Vixen GP Polaris |
Tripod: | Aluminum Pedestal |
Weight (lbs): | 28 kgm (62 lbs) |
Dimensions (w/h/d): | Tube - 11"X43" |
Description: | Long out-focus allows astrophotography as well as visual. Tube weighs only 8.6 kgm (19 lbs). Tube can be purchased separately. For a price, 50.8mm (2") focuser and/or 10X50mm finder can be substituted. Orion supplies a wide variety of accessories, primarily from Vixen. For $2,240, Orion also sells the DX250 which uses the same tube on a Vixen GP-DX mount. |