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Vixen SD103S 103mm FPL-53 ED Refractor Telescope

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Vixen Optics SD103S 103mm FPL-53 ED APO f/8 Refractor Telescope

 

Introducing the Vixen SD103S 103mm FPL-53 ED Refractor Telescope - a cutting-edge apochromatic refractor featuring advanced Super-ED glass (SD).

Crafted with precision, the FPL53 glass ensures unparalleled image clarity and sharpness by remarkably minimizing residual chromatic distortions.

The distinctive trait of these SD refractors lies in their compact design and lightweight construction.

The SD glass is ingeniously engineered to meticulously converge violet, red, blue, yellow, and green light beams onto a single plane.

This specialized lens material drastically diminishes chromatic aberrations across the entire color spectrum.

When paired with the innovative SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, these refractors facilitate the illumination of a 44mm image circle, accommodating full-format SLR cameras.

 


Features:

  • 103mm Aperture: The 103mm aperture gathers ample light, enhancing brightness and detail, making it perfect for faint celestial objects like galaxies and nebulae, as well as providing sharp planetary views.
  • Super FPL-53 ED Glass Lens: This advanced lens minimizes chromatic aberrations, ensuring that images are sharp, true to color, and exhibit high contrast. This is crucial for accurate astronomical observation and astrophotography.
  • Compact and Lightweight: The telescope's compact design and lightweight build make it easily transportable and quick to set up. This convenience is ideal for astronomers who are frequently on the move.
  • Ideal for Planetary Observation and Photography: Its optical features make it particularly adept at revealing fine details on planets such as Jupiter's cloud bands, Saturn's rings, and Mars' surface. Astrophotographers will appreciate the accuracy and clarity it brings to planetary photography.
  • 44mm Image Circle: When used with accessories like the SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, the telescope can provide a wide 44mm image circle. This is a boon for astrophotographers using full-format SLR cameras, as it eliminates vignetting, ensuring consistent image quality across the frame.
  • Pure-Color, High-Contrast Images: The combination of its optics and design results in images that faithfully represent the colors of celestial objects while providing distinct contrast between features. This greatly enhances the overall visual and photographic experience.
                                 

                                What's Included:

                                ✓ Vixen SD103S 103mm FPL-53 ED Refractor Telescope

                                ✓ Optical tube

                                ✓ Tube rings with carrying handle

                                ✓ Flip mirror

                                ✓ Dust covers

                                ✓ GP dovetail adapter

                                ✓ Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited 1 Year Warranty

                                ✓ Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited 2 Year Warranty



                                Highlights:

                                • Astounding Aperture: A 103mm aperture captures abundant light, enabling vivid views of galaxies, nebulae, and revealing fine planetary details.
                                • Superior Optics: Equipped with a Super FPL-53 ED glass lens, chromatic aberrations are virtually eliminated, resulting in true-color representation and high contrast for stunning visual clarity and precise astrophotography.
                                • Portable Precision: The telescope's compact, lightweight design ensures easy portability and quick setup, catering to astronomers and enthusiasts who are always on the move.
                                • Planetary Specialist: Tailored for planetary observation and photography, it unveils intricate planetary features with accuracy and detail, making it a go-to for astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
                                • Full-Format Imaging: The option to use a 44mm image circle, achievable with add-ons like the SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, facilitates full-format astrophotography without vignetting, enhancing image consistency across the frame.
                                • Radiant Views: Witness the cosmos in all its pure-color, high-contrast glory through the lens of the Vixen SD103S, where celestial wonders come to life with unprecedented clarity and brilliance.
                                • Included Accessories: The package includes an optical tube, tube rings equipped with a convenient carrying handle, a GP dovetail adapter for versatile mounting, a flip mirror for convenient celestial observation, and protective dust covers to safeguard your equipment.


                                                                      Specifications:

                                                                      Optical design Apochomatic Refractor
                                                                      Mirror/Lens diam. 103 mm
                                                                      ED Glass Yes
                                                                      Focal length and Aperture ratio 795 mm f/7.7
                                                                      Angular resolution 1.13 arc seconds
                                                                      Eyepiece adapter 50.8mm (2 inches) and 31.7mm (1.25 inches)
                                                                      Visual limiting magnitude 11.8 (approx., mag)
                                                                      Viewfinder 7x50 with illumination unit
                                                                      Dimensions and weight 115 mm x 810 mm, 5.4 kg





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