VIXEN AP-SD81S Telescope with Mount Tripod & Accessories

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  • VIXEN AP-SD81S Telescope with Mount Tripod & Accessories
  • VIXEN AP-SD81S Telescope with Mount Tripod & Accessories
  • VIXEN AP-SD81S Telescope with Mount Tripod & Accessories
$3,675.00 ETA: 13/01/2025

SD81S Optical tube + AP Mount + APP-TL130 Tripod

It is a set of a compact SD81S refracter equipped with high-performance SD lens, an AP equatorial mount which is composed of several AP modules and a light weight APP-TL 130 aluminum tripod. It comes with two eyepieces as standard accessories. It can be set up and used quickly. *AA batteries and USB external mobile batteries are available .

A standard and versatile equatorial mount combining lightweight body and ease of use.

It is a lightweight and compact equatorial mount weighing 3.9 kg. Turning the telescope's optical tube by hand to your target celestial boject and the mount tracks it automatically after you release your hand. It can be operated intuitively without difficulty even by a novice. Slow motion controls are available with the manual knobs or via the STAR BOOK ONE controller.

Composed of the modules

By rearranging modules and adding options, you can organize your system according to purpose or user level, so you can use it forever for a single machine.

APP-TL130 Tripod

A highly compact and lightweight tripod combining durability and ease of use. The legs of the tripod is 130cm in length if fully extended, but you can shorten the legs about 60cm long when storing the tripod. A retractable protection rubber of the metal frrules allows for using the tripod according to your set up environment. It is usable with GP2 mounts and PORTA II mount also in addition to the AP mount.

SD81S optical tube assembly

Vixen apochromatic refractors feature "Super extra-low Dispersion" SD optical glass in its objective lens. The SD glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, vertually free of false color. Brighter F7.7 images will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. The SD81S comes with a flip mirror diagonal that allows you to switch the light pass quickly from straight through to angled viewing.

Optical Tube

Objective Lens D=81mm, SD Apochrimatic, Multi Coated
Focal length (Focal ratio) F=625mm (f7.7)
Resolving power / Limiting magnitude 1.43 arc seconds / 11.3
Light gathering power 134× unaided eye
Dimensions / Weight 90mm dia × 585mm long / 3.6kg (Net 2.3kg)
Finder scope XY red Dot Finder Ⅱ (zero power)

Focuser

Focusing mechanism Rack-and-pinion (with focus lock)
Adapter threads / Visual back 60mm and 42mm for T-ring / 50.8mm push fit
Accessories Tube rings, Dovetail tube plate, Metal carry handle
Eyepieces SLV20mm (31X, 97' field of view), SLV5mm (125X, 24' field of view)
Leg type, material 3-section aluminum legs with quick-release leg clamps
Size / Weight Adjustable from 570mm to 1296mm in length, from 526mm to 1159mm in height, setup radius from 350mm to 710mm / 3.0kg

Others

Accessories Parts case, Counterweight 1 kg × 1, 1.9kg × 1
Photography Usable with Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Aforcal imaging
Solar observation Available with sun projection screen set B
Total weight 13.1kg (without battries and without eyepieces)
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Brand: Vixen | Code: VX26162
APN: 4955295261628 | Supplier Code: 26162

Brand: Vixen | Code: VX26162
APN: 4955295261628 | Supplier Code: 26162

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