66 ASTRONOMY • DECEMBER 2019
NEW PRODUCTS
Newtonian
reflector
Farpoint
Rancho Cordova,
California
Farpoint’s Imaging
Newtonian
Telescope features
8 inches of aperture
and can be ordered
with either of
two focal ratios:
f/4 or f/6. Its
carbon-fiber truss tube
has extremely low thermal
expansion. The company
provides a Crayford
focuser and accessory
dovetail mounts on the
secondary cage.$3,424 (f/6); $3,924 (f/4)
877.623.4021
https://farpointastro.comAlt-azimuth mount
Vixen Optics
San Clemente, California
Vixen’s Mobile Porta Mount has a
multifunction fork arm that lets it
fold compactly. It also has a friction
control system with tools to let
you adjust the tension. The mount
and tripod weigh 8 pounds
(3.6 k i log ra ms) a nd suppor t
an 8-pound load. The
height extends from
28 to 51 inches (71 to
130 centimeters).$199
949.429.6363
http://www.vixen
optics.comGiant binoculars
Orion Telescopes &
Binoculars
Watsonville, California
Orion’s GiantView ED 20x80
Waterproof Astronomy Binoculars
contain fully multicoated lenses
made of extra-low-dispersion glass
and BAK-4 Porro prisms. The
unit’s eye relief is 18 millimeters,
and the field of view is 3.2°. The
binoculars weigh 5.7 pounds
(2.6 kg) and come with a soft case,
strap, and lens caps.$299.99
800.447.1001
http://www.telescope.comAttention,
manufacturers:
To submit a product
for this page,
email mbakich@
astronomy.com.
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