- Express delivery within the EU
The Vixen SD103SII OTA telescope is a new 103mm apochromatic refractor with high-performance Super ED (SD) glass. The advantage of this SD refractor lies in its short length and light weight. The FPL53 glass used in the telescope reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image thanks to its exceptionally high reduction of residual chromatic aberration. The SD glass is designed to focus all rays – violet, red, blue, yellow, and green – very precisely onto the same plane and this special lens material also reduces chromatic aberration across all colors.
The new Vixen SD103SII no longer uses spacers , which results in significantly better image quality, especially with bright stars. Therefore, the spikes around stars that were previously caused by spacers are no longer visible in photographs. You will be amazed when you observe the moon or the brighter planets in exceptional sharpness and extremely high contrast. Brighter deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy can also be impressively observed from dark sky locations.
In combination with the new optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD (not included), this refractor telescope provides a 44mm image circle for full-frame DSLR cameras . The older ED81SII, ED103S, and ED115S refractors were originally designed for visual observers and photographers using APS-C cameras. However, the new SD series is optimized for use with full-frame cameras thanks to the use of new internal baffles . The large 60mm focuser also allows for the attachment of even heavy cameras without tilting. Furthermore, the included diagonal mirror enables convenient viewing even in challenging observing positions and also features a T2 thread for attaching a DSLR camera. The carrying handle attached to the pipe clamps ensures
Features:
- Objective lens: D=103mm, multi-coated
- 2-lens SD apochromat without spacers
- No more spikes present on the stars
- Focal length: 795mm (f7.7)
- Resolution and limiting magnitude: 1.13 arcseconds; 11.8
- Light gathering power: approximately 217 times greater than the human eye
- Dimensions and weight: 115mm dia x 810mm; 5.5kg
- Finder scope: 7x50 illuminated
- Adapters and connectors: 60mm thread, 50.8mm and 31.7mm socket, thread for T-ring
- Connection: 50.8mm and 31.7mm plug socket with flip mirror / folding mirror
- Photography: Primary focus and eyepiece projection
Whats included:
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SD103SII Refractor Telescope
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Pipe clamps with dovetail
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Dew cap
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Diagonal-mirror
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carrying handle
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dovetail rail
- 7x50 viewfinder
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Est. Delivery Time:
5 - 10 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Republic of Ireland Nationwide: from €8.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some large Telescopes & orders, it may require special handling instructions and in this case you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
Mainland EUROPE (EU)
Est. Delivery Time:
3 - 5 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Mainland Europe: from €4.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some large Telescopes or orders, it may require special handling instructions and in this case you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
EU Additional Info:
If your country is not listed below please contact us for a specialised quote.
Standard EU Delivery Regions:
Germany, France, Belgium, Poland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Malta, Greece, Monaco Norway, Sweden & Switzerland.
NON EU Regions
Est. Delivery Time:
7 - 14 Working days after dispatch
Standard Tracked Delivery:
Non-EU: from €8.95 upwards
Note: The exact shipping charge will depend on the size of your order and will be calculated at the checkout. Some large and bulky Telescopes may also be shipped to you directly from our Manufacturer. This is a special agreement we have with our suppliers to ensure our customers enjoy the cheapest possible shipping rates for large bulky Telescopes.
For some large Telescopes or orders, it may require special handling instructions and you will be asked at the checkout to contact us for a special delivery quotation.
Standard NON-EU Delivery Regions:
United Kingdom, Switzerland & Norway
Note: For Non-EU countries, in some cases additional Tax or Customs Duty fees may apply on delivery. Unfortunately this is outside of our control and this varies between different regions. For questions about Customs & Import fees or to find out if they apply in your region, please refer to your local Tax office for more information.
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