Vixen - ED115S 115mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Package with GP2 Mount

ED115S 115mm ED Apochromatic Refractor Telescope Package with GP2 Mount 

THE SCOPE:  The newly designed high definition ED lens on Vixen's ED115S Refractor gives excellent optical performance with its Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass. Chromatic aberration is virtually eliminated. The Sky at Night Magazine states: "Vixen's optics were excellent. The scope corrected false colours almost perfectly when in focus...Pointing the scope at the stars showed the optics to be pretty much perfectly corrected"*. 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 ED115S Refractor's lenses are made with environmently friendly technologies, free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.
The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope and the full objective diameter of 4". The ED115S comes complete with 125mm tube rings and Vixen's New Dual Speed Focuser. Covered by a 5 Year Warranty. Manufactured in Japan.

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.

Vixen ED115S Features:

Optical Design ED Apochromatic Refractor
Aperture 4.5" (115mm)
Focal Length 890mm
Focal Ratio f/7.7
Coating Multi Coating
Resolving Power 1.01 arc sec
Limiting Magnitude 12.1
Light Gathering Power 270x
Finder Scope Optional
Focuser Dual Speed
Adapter Thread 60mm/50.8mm
Astrophotography Prime Focus, Eyepiece Projection & Afocal Imaging
Outside Dew Shield Diameter  140mm
Visual Back Compression Ring
Optical Tube Length 31.8” (810mm)
Optical Tube Diameter 4.5” (115mm)
Optical Tube Weight 8 lb
Accessories Tube Rings
Available Accessories Flip Mirror Diagonal; Dovetail Plate; 7x50 Finder Scope; Carry Handle

GP2 Equatorial Mount Specifications:

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 and capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your eye's enjoyment. The new ED115S 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 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.

TELESCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

• Design: Refractor, Japan ED Apochromatic
• Objective Diameter: 115mm
• Focal Length: 890mm 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: 9.7 lbs