{"product_id":"vixen","title":"Vixen SXD2WL SD103SII Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis high-quality professional grade Apochromatic Refractor telescope is ideal for Astrophotography with its 103mm SD optical elements. The telescope is manufactured in Japan and boasts excellent workmanship, sharpness, and contrast performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe advantage of this SD refractor also lies in its short length and light weight and whether viewing the lunar surface or Saturn with its complex ring system, you will be very impressed. On a good night, Jupiter 's two bright cloud bands and many smaller details, such as the Great Red Spot, will also be clearly visible. On moonless nights, you can observe countless Galaxies and Nebula visible in the night sky. Even fainter celestial objects become visible with this large aperture under very dark skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope set, \"Made in Japan,\" is exceptionally built. 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—precisely onto the same plane and a special lens material reduces chromatic aberration across all colors .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Vixen SD103SII also eliminates the need for spacers, resulting in significantly improved image quality, especially around bright stars. This eliminates the star spikes previously caused by spacers in photographic images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with the 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, with its redesigned internal baffles, is also optimized for full-frame cameras. The large 60mm focuser allows for the stable mounting of even heavy cameras. Furthermore, the included diagonal mirror allows for comfortable viewing even in challenging observing positions and also features a T2 thread for attaching a DSLR camera. This enables you to observe in straight-line or at 90° angles. The carrying handle attached to the tube rings ensures a secure grip when transporting the telescope and the sturdy metal tripod allows for vibration-free shooting of the telescope and mount, even in windy weather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of the SXD2 Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision stepper motors and Micro-Step Motion Control System\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of the SXD2 are the precision stepper motors, offering better performance and response than previous models. The Micro-Step Motion Control System is noted for its powerful yet very quiet driving characteristics, suitable for both fine movements and rapid swivelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in bearings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bearings of the RA and DEC axes and the worm shafts have been significantly improved to reduce the load on the motors. As a result, the motors move much more quietly than in previous models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-precision worm gears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced manufacturing technologies have eliminated errors in worm gears. The edges of both the worms and worm gears are exceptionally smooth, allowing very precise tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeclination axis as counterweight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe massive motor units are built into the lower part of the declination axis, lowering the center of gravity of the SXD2 just below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This reduces the need for additional counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatitude adjustment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +\/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, medium, and low latitudes); latitude scale in 2-degree steps; fine adjustment with a tangent screw head, about 0.8 degrees per turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in PFL-II Polar Finder with Illumination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe built-in 5x20 mm polar finder with a 10° field of view features a 3-star alignment system. This eliminates the tedious setting of date and time. The illuminated reticle with variable brightness and automatic shutoff is adjustable in 8 steps and illuminated in red. The alignment accuracy is 3 arc minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of the Wireless Module.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Vixen Wifi Adapter for EQ mounts enables you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet. With the STAR BOOK Wireless smartphone app (free), celestial navigation is simple and wireless. The app instantly transforms your mobile device into a control for the equatorial mount. The reaction delay (or time lag) of the mount, a major disadvantage of other wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to a fully wired version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN control\u003cbr\u003eThe STAR BOOK Wireless App is set up similarly to the STAR BOOK TEN control. Depending on the star chart setting, it contains up to 259,000 celestial objects. Tap a celestial object in the list and start the GoTo. The mount will now automatically move to this target and bring it into the field of view of the telescope. All popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile looking through the telescope, you operate the mount by swiping on the star chart in the app. Since there are no buttons, you simply glide your finger across the star chart to easily operate the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive astronomical data included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis includes data on easily observable celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, as well as the sun, moon, planets, comets, and dwarf planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-precision alignment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlignment on one or two stars already provides a fairly accurate positioning of the mount. 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