Vixen - ED103S 103mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Package with GP2 Mount

 ED103S 103mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Package with GP2 Mount

The Scope:  The newly designed high definition ED lens in Vixen's ED103S Refractor gives excellent optical performance in a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio and capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your eye’s enjoyment. Vixen's ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses environmentally friendly glass technology, free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.

Vixen's new lenses focus the full visible spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED products. The ED103S Refractor's 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 Refractor comes complete with 90mm tube rings, compression ring, and Vixen Dual Speed Focuser. Manufactured in Japan; Dimensions: 115mm x 800mm/ 4.5 x 31.5 in; Weight: 3.6kg/ 7.9 lbs

The Mount:  The GP2 mount's aluminum die-cast body is strong and light with accurate tracking accomplished by dual 144-tooth aluminum worm wheels and a brass R.A. worm gear machined to better than 0.002-mm tolerance.  

This mount comes fully equipped: metal setting circles, bubble-level, fine adjustment knobs for altitude/azimuth, and 3.7-kg (8-lb) counterweight are standard. Motors on each axis make this system complete for visual observation and tracked astro photography. Smooth Accurate Tracking with Vixen's GP2 Equatorial Mount makes it a platform for serious astronomers. This easy to use mount functions well for both the visual observer and the astrophotographer. The GP2 is an excellent choice for observers who want a simple, yet sturdy mount, with the ability to grow.

The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED103S 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 and capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your eye's enjoyment. The new ED103S lenses are made with environment-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 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.

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

• Design: Refractor, Japan ED Apochromatic
• Objective Diameter: 103mm
• Focal Length: 795mm F/7.7
• Diagonal: 1.25" Star Flip Mirror
• Includes Metal Carry Handle
• Finder Scope: 7 x 50
• Focuser: 2" ready Rack and Pinion
• Built in Dew Shield
• Includes Rings and Universal GP Dovetail to fit all Vixen and many other mounts
• Weight: 7.9 lbs