The Vixen HF2-BT81S-A Astronomical Binoculars and Tripod are your perfect wide field viewing companions.
This complete kit includes everything you need to start exploring the night sky. Experience
- Stunning views of the Moon
- Large nebulae complexes such as the Great Orion Nebula (M42) and Etc Carina
- Globular and Open star cluster
- The star cloud of the Milky Way
- Our nearest satellite galaxies, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds
- Plus more!
These large binoculars are equally at home looking up at the night sky or pointed at whales migrating along the coast or scenery in the distance.
The two adjustable eyepieces can be changed and accept any standard 1.25" telescope eyepiece to vary the magnification. (BINTEL has a vast range of these, and we can advise on your best options.) The sturdy tripod and easy to adjust mount means comfortable viewing, either seated or standing for extended periods of time.
If you're lucky enough to have a water or scenery views or want hassle-free night viewing, these Vixen binoculars and mount are ideal.
Vixen HF2-BT81S-A Astronomical Binoculars and Tripod shown fully assembled
Some photos of Vixen HF2-BT81S-A Astronomical Binoculars being set up and collected by a customer at the BINTEL showroom in February 2024
| Optical Design | D=81mm, achromatic, single-coated with mgfl |
| Focal Length | 480mm (f/5.9) |
| Resolution / Limiting magnitude | 1.43 arc sec. / 11.3 |
| Light gathering power | 134x unaided eyes |
| Dimensions / Weight | 480mm(L)x190(W)x155(H)mm, 4.1kg |
| Finder scope | Dovetail type finder bracket shoe supplied |
| Eyepiece Size | Standard 1.25" |
| Eyepieces Supplied | SLV20mm x 2 pcs (24x, 125 deg. Actual field of view) |
| Mount type | HF2 Altazimuth fork mount |
| Lateral and vertical motion | Friction-stop in vertical and horizontal, with friction adjustment |
| Mount Weight | Approx. 3.4kg |
| Tripod Dimensions | L:807mm-1,299mm, H: 730-1,156mm, Radius: 460-706mm |
| Tripod Weight | 5.5kg |
| Total Kit Weight | 14.5kg |