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Vixen is a Japanese based manufacturer, distributor and exporter of telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, and accessories geared for a clientele that spans from novice to the advanced amateur. The history of Vixen begins in October 1949 when their present Chairman Mr. Kousuke Tsuchida, started a wholesale business specializing in optical goods. The original company name was established in March 1954 when "Koyu Company, Limited" was formed in Shinjuku, Tokyo but this would be changed to Vixen Co., Ltd. in August 1970....READ MORE >>
 
 

Vixen A80SS Short Achromatic Refractor

If you are seeking a quality telescope that is designed for travel, there is nothing better than Vixen's Achromatic Refractor, A80SS. It is our newest short focal length 80mm refractor. This is a great cross-over astronomical and terrestrial scope. The A80SS is extremely portable. It is small enough to be mounted on a photo tripod for the casual astronomical / terrestrial observer with enough aperture for excellent deep sky viewing. The optical tube comes standard with our red dot finder, 2" focuser, flip mirror diagonal and dovetail tube plate for quick and easy mounting. At less than 11” with dew shield flipped, the Vixen A80SS is the ultimate grab-n-go travel scope!

Specifications

• Focal Length / F: 400mm f/5.0
• Star Diagonal: Flip mirror
• Highest Useful Magnification: 160x
• Light Gathering Power: 131x
• Optical Tube Length: Tube diameter 90mm /3.5 in; Length 362mm / 14.3 in
• Optical Tube Weight: 5.1 lbs. / 2.3 kg.
• Optical tube: 90mm (3.5")

$399.95
 
 
 
   
   
   

Vixen A70Lf on Mini-Porta Mount

* Vixen A70Lf 70mm f/12.9 telescope.
* A smaller 6 power finder telescope that attaches to the main scope to help you center the object.
* A 20mm eyepiece for general viewing.
* A 6.3mm eyepiece for those really clear nights for high power viewing.
* A diagonal Prism that connects the eyepiece to the telescope.
* A Dew / Sun shield.
* Complete tube rings and dovetail plate to quickly attach the A70Lf to the Vixen Mini Porta mount.
* Mini Porta Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray, slow motion controls and adjustment tool set.

 

 

$299.95
 
 
 
   
   
   

Vixen A80Mf on Porta Mount

The A80Mf with Porta Mount comes complete with:

* A 80mm (3.2”) optical tube.
* A smaller 6 power finder telescope that attaches to the main scope to help you center the object.
* A 20mm eyepiece for general viewing.
* A 6.3mm eyepiece for those really clear nights, for high power viewing.
* A diagonal Prism that connects the eyepiece to the telescope.
* A Dew / Sun shield.
* A Complete tube rings and dovetail plate to quickly attach the A80Mf to the Porta Mount.
* Porta Mount with locking extension legs, accessory tray, slow motion controls and adjustment tool set.

 

$479.95
 
 
 
   
   
   

Vixen ED81S Apochromatic Refractor

When The ED81S was introduced , it set a new standard for 80mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technolgy. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters.

The ED81S comes complete with:

* Red Dot Finder
* 2" Eyepiece Adapter Dual
* T-thread Flip-Mirror - DUAL 1.25"
* Eyepiece Adapters - 90mm Tube Rings
* Carry Handle - Dovetail Tube Plate
* Dimensions: 90mm x 573mm/ 3.5 x 22.5in
* Weight: 3.4 kg/ 7.5 lbs

$999.95
 
 
 
   
   
   

Vixen ED103S Apochromatic Refractor

The new lenses focus the full visible spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED product. The ED103S lenses are almost free of chromatic aberration in all colors and are critically sharp edge to edge. The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope. The ED103S comes complete with 7x50mm finder, finder bracket, 2” eyepiece adapter, dual T-thread flip-mirror with dual 1¼” eyepiece adapters, 90mm tube rings, carry handle and dovetail tube plate.

Dimensions: 115mm x 800mm/ 4.5 x 31.5 in
Weight: 3.6kg/ 7.9 lbs



$1799.95
 
 
 
   
   
   

Vixen ED115S Apochromatic Refractor

The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED115S gives excellent optical performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio to capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your enjoyment. The new ED115S lenses are made with environmently friendly technologies, free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.The optical tube comes equipped with a metal carry handle for easy one-hand carrying.

The new lenses focus the full spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED products. The ED115S lenses are almost free of chromatic aberration in all colors and are critically sharp edge to edge. The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope. The ED115S comes complete with 7x50mm finder, finder bracket, 2” eyepiece adapter, dual T-thread flip-mirror with dual 1¼” eyepiece adapters, 125mm tube rings, carry handle and dovetail tube plate.

Dimensions: 125mm 920mm/ 5 x 36 in
Weight: 4.4kg / 9.7 lbs

$2699.95
 
 
 
   
   
   

Vixen NA140SSf Neo-Achromatic Refractor

Weighing in at 14.3 lbs this 5.5 inch Vixen telescope is an incredible performer. Deep Sky objects are easily visible and Astro-Imagers looking for a fast instrument with clear aperture will be impressed with the NA140’s performance. The advanced 4-element objective lens, set in two groups, minimizes residual chromatic aberrations. With its unique Petzval like correcting lens at the rear, this Neo-Achromatic telescope is specifically designed to provide improved color and a flat field, ideal for astrophotography.

Telescope Specifications:

Design: Refractor, Japan Modified Achromatic
Objective Diameter: 140mm/5.5 in
Length: 1024mm/40.3 in
Weight: 6.5kg/14.3 lbs
Focal Length: 800mm F/5.7
Diagonal: 1.25” Star Flip Mirror
Includes Tube Rings and Dovetail
Finder Scope: 7 x 50
Focuser: 2” ready Rack and Pinion
Built in Dew Shield

$1799.95
 
 
   

 

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