Vixen Refractor Telescopes

High Quality refractors for all kinds of amateur-astronomy.
Vixen is a well known specialist for refractors with excellent image quality and mechanical quality.


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Fraunhofer Refractors

Aperture:

102/1000mm
ED Apochromats
High quality refractors with improved colour correction.
Apertures:

80mm to 130mm
Vixen Porta Alt-Azimuth Mounted Telescopes
Porta Refractors 70 and 80mm
Porta Reflector 130mm


Fraunhofer Achromatic Refractors

Aperture 102mm
Focal Length 1000mm




Refractor 102mm Aperture - 1000mm Focal Length



The Vixen 102 M Fraunhofer refractor is a universal high quality telescope suitable for beginners and advanced amateurs alike.
The focuser is a smooth-going 2" model. (The image shows the refractor with the optional Flip Mirror)


The 102/1000mm Fraunhofer achromat is currently one of the most popular telescope types for amateur astronomers. It combines sufficient light-gathering power to view nebulae and galaxies, a moderate false colour and high contrast for watching planets and nebulae, and a relatively short focal ratio for successful astro-imaging.

Vixen's 102M refractor is a premium sample of such a refractor. Its optical and mechanical quality are exceptional.

Astro Imaging
The telescope is also suited for astro-imaging. Its primary strength lies in the field of planetary and lunar imaging, of course. We offer numerous adaptors and accessories for astro-imaging.

Aperture / Focal Length Aperture 102mm / Focal length 1000mm / Focal ratio f/9.8
Limiting Magnitude (visual) / theoretical resolution Limiting magnitude 11.8mag / theoretical resolution 1.14"
Length / Diameter Tube length 1060mm / Tube diameter 115mm
Tube weight 3.8kgs
Finderscope starpointer finderscope
Focuser 2" focuser

The GP-E is the recommended choice for amateurs who want uncompromised visual and astrophotographical performance and even the option to put a larger telescope on the mount at a later date.
Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
VI RE 102
OTA
Refractor 102/1000mm -
Optical tube assembly incl. tube rings, star pointer finderscope, 2" focuser
779.-
VI RE 102
GP2
Refractor 102/1000mm on Vixen's GP2 equatorial mount
a very strong and precise mount
The GP2 has enough load capacity to carry larger aperture telescopes and can be upgraded with dual axis motor drives or even GoTo.
incl. 2 Plossl eyepieces
1279.-

The TS Eyepiece and Accessory Case isn't just an assortment of randomly picked eyepieces, we have put a lot of thoughts into choosing a fine range of eyepieces that will work with nearly all telescopes. These great eyepieces are included in the TS eyepiece and accessory case:

- three excellent quality TS Super Plossl eyepieces
- one TS wide angle eyepiece
- our excellent TS Barlow lens (2x/1.5x)
- five carefully chosen TS colour filters and one grey moon filter (not just a cheap green filter)
- an adaptor for focal and eyepiece projection astro-imaging

All comes in a beautiful, foam-lined aluminium case .......... Link to further information

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com



ED Apochromats

Vixen ED-Apochromats offer a surprising value for money and need not fear any comparison with other top Apo brands.

Vixen ED Apochromats use special "Extra-Low Dispersion" glasses for the objective lenses. As a result you get a superb image quality at a very high contrast. False colour can hardly be seen and does not negatively affect the image sharpness. Vixen ED apochromats offer an excellent performance in all fields, be it rich field observations of deep sky objects or high-performance planetary, solar or lunar observations.

81mm Top Level ED - Images Nearly Free of False Colour

Aperture 81mm / Focal Length 625mm
103mm Top Level ED - Images Nearly Free of False Colour

Aperture 103mm / Focal Length 795mm
Low Cost Vixen Quality ED Refractors
Aperture 80mm / Focal Length 600mm
Aperture 100mm / Focal Length 900mm
115mm Top Level ED - Images Nearly Free of False Colour

Aperture 115mm / Focal Length 890mm
   


ED APO 81mm Aperture - Focal Length 625mm


Image: ED 81mm optical tube with the optional Flip Mirror




Vixen ED 81 on the GoTo mount SPHINX
a powerful combination with lots of power reserves

The Vixen ED81 apochromat is an ideal travel scope. It is suitable not only for low magnifications (like normal short tube telescopes), but also for high powers beyond 150x. The telescope is ideally suited for demanding observers and photographers.

With a focal length of 625mm the telescope is also an excellent telephoto lens for astro-imaging. It is particularly suited for open clusters and extended nebulae.

A practical carry handle adds to operating comfort and portability of the telescope. On the Sphinx mount it is ready to go within minutes.

Vixen ED apochromatic refractors are doublet refractors with excellent colour correction and field correctioin suitable for SLR cameras. This makes them suitable for demanding astro-photographers and demanding observers alike.
 
ED 81 .... Specifications
Aperture 81mm
Focal Length 625mm (f/7.7)
Lens Type ED Apochromat
Coating multicoated
Light Gathering Factor 131x
Resolving Power 1.45“"
Limiting Magnitude (vis.) 11.3 mag
Finderscope LED red dot finder
Eyepieces LV20mm, LV5mm
(not in the OTA version)
Tube Diameter 90mm
Tube Length 600mm
Tube Weight 2.3kgs
Focuser Adaptations 60mm thread & 2" clamp

Prices:
 
Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
VI ED 81 OTA Vixen ED 81/625mm - optical tube assembly, 7x50 finderscope, tube rings, carry handle 888.-
VI ED 81
GPD2
Vixen ED 81/625mm - Accessories like above
On Vixen GPD2 mount with aluminium tripod
1998.-

The TS Eyepiece and Accessory Case isn't just an assortment of randomly picked eyepieces, we have put a lot of thoughts into choosing a fine range of eyepieces that will work with nearly all telescopes. These great eyepieces are included in the TS eyepiece and accessory case:

- three excellent quality TS Super Plossl eyepieces
- one TS wide angle eyepiece
- our excellent TS Barlow lens (2x/1.5x)
- five carefully chosen TS colour filters and one grey moon filter (not just a cheap green filter)
- an adaptor for focal and eyepiece projection astro-imaging

All comes in a beautiful, foam-lined aluminium case .......... Link to further information

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com



ED APO 103mm Aperture - Focal Length 795mm


Vixen ED 103/795mm - on Orion Sky Pro mount - a stable combination




The well-made focuser of the Vixen ED holds heavy 2" accessories steadily in position.  

Replacing both the older ED 102mm and Fluorite 102mm refractors the Vixen ED103SWT sets a new standard for the classical four inch refractor telescope. The newly designed lenses with high performance ED glass offer excellent colour correction on par with Fluorite refractors.

Due to the "faster" focal ratio with at the same time improved colour correction the new Vixen ED103SWT apochromat resembles an excellent all-purpose telescope for observing planets, double stars and deep sky objects. In order to supplement its usability for deep sky the ED103 is equipped with a 7x50 finderscope as standard accessory.

The apochromatic ED refractors share a two-lens optical layout with one lens made of high performance ED glass. Colour correction and the size of the corrected field make it suitable for 35mm SLR imaging.
 
ED103 ..... Specifications
Aperture 103mm
Focal Length 795mm (f/7.7)
Lens Type ED Apochromat
Coating multicoated
Light Gathering Factor 212x
Resolving Power 1.14“"
Limiting Magnitude (vis.) 11.8 mag
Finderscope 7x50 finderscope, 6.8° field of view
Eyepieces LV20mm, LV5mm
(not in the OTA version)
Tube Diameter 115mm
Tube Length 820mm
Tube Weight 3.6kgs
Focuser Adaptations 60mm thread & 2" clamp

Prices
 
Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
VI ED 103 OTA Vixen ED 103/795mm - optical tube, 7x50 finderscope, tube rings, carry handle 1698.-
VI ED 103
GPD2
Vixen ED 103/795 - accessories as above
on Vixen GPD2 mount with aluminium tripod
2748.-

The good quality 7x50 finderscope offers a large field of view of 6.8°. Please also note the practical carry handle for easier transport. At the same time it serves as a piggy-back holder for cameras.

The image shows the optional flip mirror and optional eyepieces.
Multicoated optics offer a high contrast and image sharpness. The dewcap can be removed for easier transport.

The TS Eyepiece and Accessory Case isn't just an assortment of randomly picked eyepieces, we have put a lot of thoughts into choosing a fine range of eyepieces that will work with nearly all telescopes. These great eyepieces are included in the TS eyepiece and accessory case:

- three excellent quality TS Super Plossl eyepieces
- one TS wide angle eyepiece
- our excellent TS Barlow lens (2x/1.5x)
- five carefully chosen TS colour filters and one grey moon filter (not just a cheap green filter)
- an adaptor for focal and eyepiece projection astro-imaging

All comes in a beautiful, foam-lined aluminium case .......... Link to further information

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com



ED Refractors - 80mm & 100mm Aperture

VIXEN ED 80


The Vixen ED 80 with Flip Mirror (included in the scope of delivery) with two optional eyepieces.
The Flip Mirror allows you to use two different eyepieces or one eyepiece and a camera - you can switch between the two accessories easily.

Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
VI ED 80 Package ED 80/600mm - optical tube, tube rings, dovetail plate, 8x50 finderscope, flip mirror, no eyepieces
With foam-fitted carry case
619.-

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com


Vixen ED 100




The Vixen ED 80 with Flip Mirror (included in the scope of delivery) with two optional eyepieces.
The Flip Mirror allows you to use two different eyepieces or one eyepiece and a camera - you can switch between the two accessories easily.




Image: Vixen ED 100 on GP-E mount (discontinued) - a very functional and well-designed setup.


Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
VI ED 100 ED 100/900mm - optical tube, tube rings, dovetail plate, 8x50 finderscope, foam-fitted carry case;
without flip mirror, without eyepieces
799.-
VI ED 100 Porta ED 100/900mm - accessories like above
on Vixen Porta mount
998.-

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com


Recommended accessories for the ED80 and ED100 Telescopes!


The TS Eyepiece and Accessory Case isn't just an assortment of randomly picked eyepieces, we have put a lot of thoughts into choosing a fine range of eyepieces that will work with nearly all telescopes. These great eyepieces are included in the TS eyepiece and accessory case:

- three excellent quality TS Super Plossl eyepieces
- one TS wide angle eyepiece
- our excellent TS Barlow lens (2x/1.5x)
- five carefully chosen TS colour filters and one grey moon filter (not just a cheap green filter)
- an adaptor for focal and eyepiece projection astro-imaging

All comes in a beautiful, foam-lined aluminium case .......... Link to further information

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com



ED APO - 115mm Aperture - 890mm Focal Length



The Vixen ED 115 on Vixen Sphinx mount with optional half pillar - a beautiful and functional setup which combines ease of use, stability and observing comfort through GoTo.

The new ED115SWT apochromat is Vixen's flagship in the ED apo line. It sets a standard of performance for ED refractors in terms of image quality and contrast.

Vixen has redesigned their ED optics from scratch, replacing not only the previous ED 114 refractor but also their fluorite refractor line. At a relatively fast focal ratio of f/7.7 the refractor offers an image quality and colour correction formally only known in fluorite refractors. This makes the telescope perfectly suited not only for demanding observers, but also for high-performance astro-imaging.

The apochromatic ED refractors share a two-lens optical layout with one lens made of high performance ED glass. Colour correction and the size of the corrected field make it suitable for 35mm SLR imaging.
 
ED115SSWT-SXW
Aperture 115mm
Focal Length 890mm (f/7.7)
Lens Type ED-Aprochromat
Coating multicoated
Light Gathering Factor 265x
Resolving Power 1.0"
Limiting Magnitude (vis.) 12.1 mag
Finderscope 7x50 finderscope - 6.8° field of view
Eyepieces LV20mm , LV5mm
(not in the OTA version)
Tube Diameter 125mm
Tube Length 940mm
Tube Weight 4.4kgs
Focuser Adaptations 60mm thread & 2" clamp

Prices
 
Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
VI ED 115 OTA Vixen ED 115/890mm - optical tube, 7x50 finderscope, tube rings, carry handle 2449.-
VI ED 115
GPD2
Vixen ED 115/890mm - accessories like above
on Vixen GPD2 mount with aluminium tripod
3699.-

The TS Eyepiece and Accessory Case isn't just an assortment of randomly picked eyepieces, we have put a lot of thoughts into choosing a fine range of eyepieces that will work with nearly all telescopes. These great eyepieces are included in the TS eyepiece and accessory case:

- three excellent quality TS Super Plossl eyepieces
- one TS wide angle eyepiece
- our excellent TS Barlow lens (2x/1.5x)
- five carefully chosen TS colour filters and one grey moon filter (not just a cheap green filter)
- an adaptor for focal and eyepiece projection astro-imaging

All comes in a beautiful, foam-lined aluminium case .......... Link to further information

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com



 

Vixen Porta - Telescopes on an Excellent Alt-Azimuth Mount
Extremely easy to use, quick to set up, highly portable telescopes!



Vixen Porta Telescopes - high quality and beautiful design
From left to right: ... ...
Porta A80Mf
Porta R130Sf
Porto A70Lf


The Vixen Porta 130 offers an enormous light gathering power in an ultra-portable package. Ideally suited for observing nebulae and galaxies

Vixen's new alt-azimuth mounted Porta telescopes are specifically designed for easy operation and optimum portability. You do not need to polar align the mount, just put it down on the observing site and begin observing right away.

Recommendation for Beginners
Designed for dead-easy operation these telescopes are warmly recommended to beginners. You do not need to worry about how to operate the telescope - just start observing right away and concentrate on what's really important: Watching those beautiful objects in the sky.

Versatile Telescopes for Many Applications - Including Nature Observing
With the lightweight yet solid Porta alt-azimuth mount the telescopes can also be used for nature observing. Moving the telescope is easy - just touch the telescope and point it wherever you want to look. Or use the slow motion controls to follow a bird in mid flight.

Slow Motion Controls
The integrated slow motion controls allow you to precisely and easily track the movement of the stars, of a moving ship, a bird in mid flight, ...

Quick Release Clamp for Fast Setup
Telescopes are held by means of a quick release clamp. Attaching or removing a telescope takes only a few seconds.

We offer the PS Foto as the counterpart for the quick release clamp. With the PS Foto you can mount cameras, spotting scopes etc. on the Porta mount. This turns the Porta into a sturdy camera tripod. Please note: The position of the camera is tilted 90° to the left when compared with standard tripods.


Specifications:
 
Telescope Porta A70 Lf - Refractor Porta A 80 Mf - Refractor Porta R 130 Sf
Aperture / Focal Length 70mm / 900mm / f/12.9 80mm / 910mm / f/11.4 130mm / 650mm / f/5
Tube Length / Weight 865mm / 1.9kgs 860mm / 2.5kgs 572mm / 4kgs
Total Weight 7.4kgs 8kgs 9.5kgs
Accessories Plossl 20mm, 6.3mm, 6x30 finderscope Plossl 20mm, 6.3mm, 6x30 finderscope Plossl 20mm, 6.3mm, 6x30 finderscope


The Vixen Porta Mount with friction clutches and slow motion controls in both axes

The Tripod of the Vixen Porta Telescopes
The Porta mount comes with a sturdy adjustable height aluminium tripod. You can adjust height between approx. 90cm and 130cm.
 
Item No. Short description Price - Euros incl. VAT
Porta A 70 Achromat 70/900 on Porta mount with accessories and tripod 329.-
Porta A 80 Achromat 80/910mm on Porta mount with accessories and tripod 629.-
Porta R 130 Newtonian Reflector 130/650mm on Porta mount with accessories and tripod 385.-

The TS Eyepiece and Accessory Case isn't just an assortment of randomly picked eyepieces, we have put a lot of thoughts into choosing a fine range of eyepieces that will work with nearly all telescopes. These great eyepieces are included in the TS eyepiece and accessory case:

- three excellent quality TS Super Plossl eyepieces
- one TS wide angle eyepiece
- our excellent TS Barlow lens (2x/1.5x)
- five carefully chosen TS colour filters and one grey moon filter (not just a cheap green filter)
- an adaptor for focal and eyepiece projection astro-imaging

All comes in a beautiful, foam-lined aluminium case .......... Link to further information

Please send requests or online orders to: sales@telescope-service.com


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