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This model of Vixen Telescopes has been discontinued and is no longer available.
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The Vixen AX103S 103mm Telescope and Sphinx SXW Mount 9709, f/8.0 features a three element objective lens, incorporating a central ED lens. This reduces chromatic aberration and yields high contrast images. The rear field corrector
lens, helps to deliver sharp images to the edges of the field of view. The built in dual speed focuser enables coarse and fine focus adjustments. For a full line of Vixen Telescopes and other products by Vixen on sale please visit the Vixen Telescopes page on our website. For more brand name Telescopes please visit our Telescopes store section.
| Objective lens: | 4 in (103mm) ED Apochromatic, multi-coated |
| Focal length (Focal ratio): | 825mm (F/8.0) |
| Resolving power, limiting magnitude: | 1.13 arc sec., 11.8 |
| Light gathering power: | 217x |
| Tube size & weight: | OD) 4.5 in (115mm) x (L) 27 in (687mm), 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Adapter thread / visual back: | 60mm, 42mm for T-ring / 50.8mm ], |
| Photography: | Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging |
| R.A. Slow Motion Axis: | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC Slow Motion Axis: | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| R.A. Coordinates Display: | On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 min. increments |
| DEC Coordinates Display: | On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 arc min. increments |
| Polar Axis Scope: | Optional |
| Altitude Adjustment: | 0 degree to 70 degrees (Fine Adjustment with tangent screw |
| Azimuth Adjustment: | Double screw fine adjustment |
| Telescope Controller: | STAR BOOK |
| Power Source: | DC 12 volts |
| Maximum Loading Weight: | 16kg/35 lbs |
| Counterweight: | 1.9 kg/ 4.2 lbs |
| Weight: | 6.8 kg/ 15 kbs (without counterweight) |