Fluorite lens

A fluorite lens with less chromatic aberration is used to create a sharp image with less color bleeding.

Vixen standard Arimizo, equipped with camera tripod screw

Equipped with slide bar M. It can be mounted as it is on a stand with Vixen standard Arimizo such as AP series and SX series. Equipped with 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch screws. It can be mounted on a commercially available camera tripod.

Compatible with finder (sold separately)

Equipped with screws compatible with the Arimizo finder pedestal (sold separately). Compatible with the separately sold finder (finder legs).

Features

Compact photo visual lens barrel

A very compact photo visual lens barrel equipped with a fluorite lens.

In combination with the high-resolution HR series eyepiece, it demonstrates high visual performance despite its small aperture and short focus. Especially when observing the moon and planets, you can get a higher-grade powerful image.

It can also be used as a high-performance astro camera by using a dedicated flattener lens and reducer lens (sold separately) together. It creates a sharp image over the entire field of a full-frame SLR camera.

Specifications

Lens barrel

Eyepiece

Other

Highly advanced "photo andvisual" optical design, the flagship of Vixen SD apochromatic refractors.

Vixen AX103 features a three element objective lens, incorporating an SD lens in its center, and the fourth lens inside of the focuser drawtube. This advanced optical design produces crystal-clear, sharp and high contrast images with no trace of falese color. In spot diagrams of the AX103S, the star images are extremely concentrated and are seen as small as 20 microns at the edge of ther file of view. The precision multicoatings applied to each surface to the lenses enhances visible light transmission to 99.5% on any single surface. An optional AX103 reducer which produces fast F5.6 forcal ratio is best for imaging of deep sky objects.

Attaching a DSLR camera or other instruments to the AP mount

The dovetail slide bar PG is used to attach a DSLR camera or other instruments with 1/4” screw to the AP mount. It can be mounted on all the Vixen mount heads with the Vixen style dovetail mounting unit (SX2, SXD2 and PORTA II). The elongated sight slot on the dovetail slide bar PG avoids disturbing the field of view of the polar scope when it is used.

Specifications

• Width of the dovetail slide bar
  Vixen standard (44mm), with a sight slot for polar scope
• Numbers of 1/4” screws for attachment
  4 pieces
• Numbers of M6 screw sockets
  4 pieces
• Size
  182mm x 44mm x 20mm
• Weight
  200g

SX weight axis unit

SX weight shaft unit.

Specifications

At a Glance

• Wireless Control for Compatible Mounts
• Operate with Star Book Wireless App
• Tap Object on Screen to Slew & Track
• Precise Slewing with Alignment
• Data on Celestial Objects, Planets, Moon
• Customizable Display
• External Autoguider Terminal
• Uses Less Power than Hand Controllers

Vixen Telescope Wireless Unit Description

Discerning body

The body that has been carefully anodized has genuine cow leather upholstery on the holding part, not only durability but also good touch.

Genuine leather storage case included

The case is made of the same genuine leather as the one used for the main unit, so even if it touches the skin for a long time, it will not deteriorate or discolour, making it a perfect match for elegant and fearless fashion. You can see the metallic body of binoculars from the large opening, and you can smoothly put it in and out with one button of the magnet even if you hold it from the neck.

Multi coat & bright lens

The lens is multi-coated to reduce light loss. In addition, by reducing the magnification to 6x, there is little camera shake and brightness is ensured, making it easy to see even in dimly lit environments.

Compact type

As it is a 2-axis type, it is very compact when folded and can be carried around without any discomfort.

5 year warranty

If the product is used correctly according to the instruction manual and a malfunction occurs within 5 years from the date of purchase, we will repair the product free of charge.

Features

For a higher-grade adult journey. Binoculars with a leather case that is both light and portable, has a magnification of 6x and a lens diameter of 16mm. Multi-coat is used on the lens surface. It's compact size, but it's also a bright spec, so it's suitable for enjoying the autumn leaves and snow makeup on a nature walk while traveling, as well as seeing the detailed touches of decorations, sculptures, paintings, etc. on buildings.

Specifications

At a Glance

A new type of compact binoculars Kabuki, Noh, Kyogen, and Bunraku that are particular about colors, shapes, and materials. The semi-glossy, cherry-blossom-colored body that conveys the elegant beauty while making you feel the robust and sharp metal quality will surely shine in the audience.

Discerning body

The semi-glossy, cherry-blossom-colored body that conveys the elegant beauty of a sturdy and sharp metallic material created by the delicate and careful alumite processing performed at domestic factories is suitable for scenes such as stage and theater appreciation. It's perfect. Since the soft rubber material is used for the opening, you can use it by pressing it even if you are wearing glasses.

Easy to use for children by adjusting the pupil distance

Since the body shape is a 2-axis type, the eye width (eyes of the user and the width of the eye) can be adjusted widely, so children and women with small faces can easily adjust. You can see the target without stress.

Foldable and compact

Since it is a 2-axis type, it is very compact when folded and fits neatly into a purse or bag when wearing kimono.

An outer box with a cherry blossom design

The package is also designed with Japanese in mind and is recommended as a gift.

5 year warranty

If the product is used correctly according to the instruction manual and a malfunction occurs within 5 years from the date of purchase, we will repair the product free of charge.

Specifications

Near focus is fun! A close-up makes you notice always something new.

The @Six binoculars enable you to look at an object as close as 55cm in distance. With this binocular, not only you enjoy a beautiful landscape, but also you can observe flowers in the field which can be seen at your feet. In addition, it would be of help in appreciating works of art in the museum.

• Near focus is 55cm.

  Even an object occasionally seen in your daily life, you may find the formative beauty of it if you come close to it. With magnification the object near you will be revealed as a sight that has not been noticed so far and often you will be impressed with it. The @Four binoculars can focus as near as 55cm in distance. This is a great advantage for watching flowers in the fields as you can comfortably look at the object just in front of you without bending your knees. It will be convenient for appreciation of the art at the museum also. Unlike the monoculars, you can feel three-dimensional effect with the binoculars.

• PFM optical coatings for clear view.

  The PFM coatings is anti-reflection multi layered coatings. It delivers clear field of view by reducing loss of light by reflection at every surface of the lenses. You will get relatively bright images even in a dim environment because of 9 times of light gathering power as compared to the naked eye.

• Lightweight and pocket-sized.

  The binocular is merely 145g (5.1 oz) in weight. You can take it anywhere as it can be put in a bag without worrying the size and weight.

• It comes standard with a lightweight pouch with neck strap.

  A stylish pouch like a Sacoche is matched well with the binocular. Made of lightweight synthetic fibres and it features a mesh pocket.

At a glance

The @Four binoculars enable you to look at an object as close as 55cm in distance. With this binocular, not only you enjoy a beautiful landscape, but also you can observe flowers in the field which can be seen at your feet. 

Specifications

At a glance

Realized clear view with less chromatic aberration by using SD lens. This is a 70 mm anti-astring binocular with an SD (ultra low dispersion) glass lens with suppressed chromatic aberration. It has less color bleed, clear and high contrast view.

Features

The BT-ED70S-A uses ED (extra low dispersion) optics to reduce the effects of chromatic aberration. As a result, this lightweight astronomy binocular delivers superb images of the moon and planets and is also perfect for viewing double stars and other colour critical objects.

Designed for use with Vixen's SLV range of eyepieces, this binocular is very portable at just 4kg and can be used with either Vixen's HF2 fork mount or a conventional video panhead.

As with the other models in the range, the ED70S is also well-suited to long distance terrestrial observation. It's stylish and clean design makes it a great choice for riverside, coastal or rural properties with balcony views.

Specifications

At a glance

• Capture Photos/Video through Eyepiece
• For Telescopes, Spotters, Binoculars
• Simple Clamp System - No Tools Required
• Fits a Wide Range of Smartphones
• 300 grams Payload Capacity

Overview

Take astrophotography images with your Smart Phone. Attach your camera to your telescope with this adapter that is designed to pinch the barrel or visual back of an eyepiece having a grip of 32mm to 53mm (between 1,26" and 2,08") in diameter. With supplementary pinch sleeves, the adapter will work with smart phones sized 19mm to 43mm (between 0.75" and 1.69") in diameter.

The eyepiece pinch posts hold an eyepiece simultaneously by simply turning the eyepiece clamp knob.

The vertical and horizontal clamp arms with rubber claw hold a smartphone securely and they enable you to set the camera lens in line with the center of the eyepiece's field of view.

Smartphones sized between 58mm and 110m in width (minor axis length) and between 4.25" (108mm) and 7.8" (200mm) in height (major axis length) can be attached with this adapter. The smart phone must have a thickness of less than .6" (15mm).

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter
• Supplemental Sleeve Pack

At a glance

• Compatible with Vixen Geoma spotting scopes
• Multi-coated lens

Specifications

At a glance

• For Geoma Series Scopes
• 11x with 52mm Geoma Scopes
• 15x with 67mm Geoma Scopes
• 19x with 82mm Geoma Scopes
• 44° AAoV with 67mm & 82mm Scopes
• 35° AAoV with 52mm Scope

Overview

The fully multi-coated Vixen GL15 Eyepiece fits Geoma series 52mm, 67mm, and 82mm spotting scopes. Its moderate magnification (11x, 15x, and 19x, respectively) makes it an especially useful eyepiece for digiscoping.

Specifications

At a glance

• Wide Angle
• Porro Prism
• 4.2-2.0° Angle of View

Overview

Vixen's Ascot Binocular Series are portable, compact porro prism binoculars. Multi layered coating provide a bright field of view. These great introductory binoculars feature long eye relief and a wide field of view.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics 8-32x50 Ascot Zoom Binocular
• Case
• Strap
• Push-On Caps

At a glance

• Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Objectives
• Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Wide 60° Apparent Angle of View
• Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
• Open-Bridge/Dual-Hinge Configuration
• Lightweight and Strong Magnesium Chassis
• Large Center Focusing Knob
• Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
• Twist-Up Rubber Eyecups

Overview

Building on the performance of the ARTES-series, the new 10 x 42 ARTES-J Binocular realizes uncompromisingly excellent optical performance with ergonomically designed handling comfort.

• Fully multi-coated on all surfaces of objective lenses as well as eyepieces for superior light transmission.
• BaK4 prism with dielectric, high reflectivity, coating over the sub-prism.
• The objective lenses employ ED (extra-low dispersion) glass for amazingly sharp contrast and bright images.

In The Box

• Vixen Optics 10x42 Artes J DCF ED Binocular
• Soft Case
• Neck Strap

At a Glance

• Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Objectives
• Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
• Fully Multi-Coated Optics
• Nitrogen-Filled, Water and Fogproof
• Open-Bridge/Dual-Hinge Configuration
• Lightweight and Strong Magnesium Chassis
• Large Center Focusing Knob
• Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
• Twist-Up Rubber Eyecups
• Made in Japan

Building on the performance of the ARTES-series, the new 8 x 42 ARTES-J Binocular realizes uncompromisingly excellent optical performance with ergonomically designed handling comfort.

• Fully multi-coated on all surfaces of objective lenses as well as eyepieces for superior light transmission.
• BaK4 prism with dielectric, high reflectivity, coating over the sub-prism.
• The objective lenses employ ED (extra-low dispersion) glass for amazingly sharp contrast and bright images.

In the box

• Vixen Optics 8x42 Artes J DCF ED Binocular
• Soft Case
• Neck Strap

There are many subjects for shooting, constellations, nebulae and even comets. The AP photoguider is an equatorial mount designed to shoot widefield, starscape images with excellent tracking accuracy in a compact body. The equipped STAR BOOK ONE controller assures high precision tracking.

Excellent tracking accuracy

The AP Photoguider allows you to take pinpoint photos of stars and constellation without guiding corrections for the length of several minutes. If you have a digital SLR camera with telephoto lens, shooting nebulae and star clusters will be fun with the AP Photoguider.

Lightweight

The AP Photoguider includes the sturdy but lightweight APP-TL130 tripod, with the complete system weighing only about 5.4kg, convenient for transporting to a dark location away from light pollution.

Shooting

Attach camera mount on the dovetail slide bar PG first and then camera set for shooting. You can start shooting immediately if you mount lightweight camera. In case of mounting heavy camera, attach a supplementary counterweight bar as well as counterweight 1kg for stable conditions.

Polar alignment scope

The AP Photoguider is equipped with the polar alignment scope where polar axis is aligned at accuracy within 3 ar sec, using auto power off for illumination of the dark field illuminator.

Accessory shoe

The AP Photoguider is provided with an accessory shoe. You can attach an optional poler meter to be able to align where Polaris is not visible.

Specifications

In The Box

• AP polar axis body unit
• R.A. Motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set
• PG mount head set
• Polar alignment scope PF-L

The Vixen Optics Mount T Ring Adapter for Micro Four Thirds Cameras is especially designed for eyepiece projection or prime focus photography. A high quality T-Ring vital to ensure the film plane that is square to the optical axis. This T rings accomplish that while minimizing any flexure. It is used to attach a digital camera body to a camera adapter for photography through a Vixen Optics telescope.

Also Vixen Optics T Rings can be used for astrophotography in conjunction with other prime focus or eyepiece projection adapters.

Specifications

Vixen's Industry Standard attachment system

The Universal Dovetail Plate slips into any mount with dovetail attachment. Use to attach your telescope with Vixen Tube Rings or third party rings with 1/4"-20 threaded holes. Other devices such as a camera can also be attached. This dovetail tube plate is standard for many mounts and optical tubes.

Specifcations

• Size
  190mm x 43.5mm x 20mm
• Weight
  160g / 5.64oz

• Dedicated carry case for the Vixen VSD90SS optical tube assembly (OTA).

• Compatible with Vixen VSD90 telescope and all telescopes with an outer diameter of 115 mm.
• Can be directly attached to the SXP2/AXJ/AXD2 equatorial mount using the two M8 screws included.
• Can also be attached to Vixen standard dovetail equatorial mounts such as the SX2 equatorial mount by using a dual slide bar or a general-purpose slide bar.

The 130mm aperture Newtonian reflector with excellent light gathering power is ideal for observation of faint nebulae and star clusters, particularly for beginners who wish to start their astronomical journey with a large aperture for light gathering power.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics R130SF 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope (OTA Only)
• 20mm Eyepiece
• 6.3mm Eyepiece
• 6x30 Finderscope
• Mounting Rings with Dovetail Plate

Achromatic Refractor Optical Tube Assemblies.

Vixen achromatic refractors allow sharp views of the Moon and planets. The easy-to-maintain refractor is an excellent choice for beginners though to experts.

Specifications

VIXEN Supplementary Counterweight Bar Telescope Accessory

AP equatorial mount clamp lever

One of the features of the AP equatorial mount is the free stop, but it can be used as a clamp by exchanging the hardness adjustment screw and this clamp. (Common to RA and Declination) AP Photoguider and AP Polar Axis Unit are standard equipment.

Counterweight for use on SX, SX2, SXD, SXD2, SXP, GP2 and GPD2 mounts.

Counterweight 1.9kg

Counterweight for use on SX, SX2, SXD, SXD2, SXP, GP2 and GPD2 mounts.

Using this accessory plate, you can use telescope and camera side by side

By sliding this accessory plate into your standard Vixen Dovetail Mount, you can use telescopes and cameras side by side. Usable with SX2, SXD2, GP2, GPD2, SXP and AXD. A Dovetail-plate mounting block is needed additionally if used on SXP or AXD.

Specifications