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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Vixen ED81SWT with Sphinx Mount Review
Review of Vixen ED81SWT with Sphinx Mount.
Price: 3,599.00 USD
Manufacturer: Vixen
Vixen ED81SWT with Sphinx Mount – Product Warranty: Five year
Product Type: Vixen > Refractor Telescopes
The ED81S with the SPHINX mount combines both our highest quality short focal length telescope with our highest quality GoTo mount. You will not be disappointed with the operation or image quality. As a first purchase you will easily begin observing hundreds of celestial objects. For the astro-photographer the ED81S and SPHINX mount makes a great combination. With the mount’s ability to use an auto guider and connect with other software on your computer, you will be well on your way to taking some great images. The SPHINX equatorial mount and STAR BOOK controller have been intelligently engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. It is now possible to explore the beauty of the night sky with greater ease and stability. The SPHINX comes standard with built in motors and the world’s first star chart GoTo controller, STAR BOOK, with a large full color LCD display. The SPHINX design is exceptional and the exterior styling is equally attractive. Features and menu options are displayed on the large color screen and are navigated with simple buttons on the controller. The STAR BOOK is easy to use and makes the SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels. A large astronomical database with 22,725 celestial objects is stored. A LAN Port within the controller allows for computer control and network connectivity. The STAR BOOK is also compatible with an autoguider (including SBIG ST). The autoguider port comes standard on all controllers.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Vixen SXD-ED81S Refractor Review
Review of Vixen SXD-ED81S Refractor.
Price: 4,399.00 USD
Manufacturer: Vixen
Vixen SXD-ED81S Refractor – Product Warranty: Five year
Product Type: Vixen > Refractor Telescopes
When the ED81S was introduced, it set a new standard for 80mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astonomer or astrophotographer. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technology. The optical tube is very stable yet light weight. The top carry handle also includes a 1/2-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters. The SPHINX SXD incorporates one piece hardened steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout, the new SPHINX D can handle a load capacity up to 50 lbs. The SPHINX D comes complete wtih PEC and the incredibily accurate SX Polar Finder Scope. The STAR BOOK controller provides you with built in star charts, upgradeable data base, and full color images. Package includes 2 eyepieces.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:50
Vixen SXD-ED115S Refractor Review
Review of Vixen SXD-ED115S Refractor.
Price: 6,499.00 USD
Manufacturer: Vixen
Vixen SXD-ED115S Refractor – Product Warranty: Five year
Type of Product: Vixen > Refractor Telescopes
The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED115S gives excellent performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. 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 new ED115S lenses are made with environmently 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.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:49 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:49
Vixen ED81S Optical Tube Assembly with 7×50 Finder and Flip Mirror Review
A review of Vixen ED81S Optical Tube Assembly with 7×50 Finder and Flip Mirror.
Price: 1,199.00 USD
Manufacturer: Vixen
Vixen ED81S Optical Tube Assembly with 7×50 Finder and Flip Mirror – Product Warranty: Five year
Type of Product: Vixen > Refractor Telescopes
When the ED81S was introduced, it set a new standard for 80mm APO Refractors. The combination of better color correction from the new ED glass and brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astrophotographer. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technology. The optical tube is very stable yet light wieght. The top carry handle also includes a 1/4-20 stud for piggyback camera mounting. The supplied flip mirror system is threaded for two-inch filters. The ED81 is made in Japan.
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