Compact and lightweight tripod combining durability and ease of use.

APP-TL130 Tripod is highly compact and lightweight tripod combining durability and ease of use. A retractable protection rubber of the metal ferrules allows for using the tripod according to your set up environment. Compatible with not only the AP mounts but also the GP2 mounts and PORTA Ⅱ mounts.

Specifications

Suitable for use at private observatory dome

Provides a less blind area and it allows easily for pointing a telescope on the AXD mount to anywhere. This pillar uses a setting space smaller than a tripod of the same grade, so this is suitable for a private observatory dome.

Specifications

Features

Achieves high rigidity and stability

Almost all Vixen mounts can be mounted on this tripod. This tripod is sturdy and provides stability during observation. ※ SXG half pillar can be used together.

Specifications

For both planetary and deep sky observing and photographic applications.

Vixen's original Catadioptric design, consisting of two high reflectivity dielectric mirrors and a unique double meniscus lens unit in front of the secondary mirror, virtually eliminates both spherical aberration and field curvature excellently and delivers high quality of images. With the large 260mm aperture, the VMC260L is a true all purpose telescope in your observing sessions.

The VMC features a combination of a miniscus lens unit in front of the secondary mirror and high-precision spherical mirrors that are shaped with extreme accuracy. Spherical aberration and curvature of field are corrected to a high level of optical performance for clear and sharp images. With its 260mm aperture dielectric coated mirror, the VMC260L collects enough light for serious visual and photographic applications and for both planetary and seep sky observing.

Compact outdoor binoculars with an orthodox design that tickles the spirit of adventure

Compact form and lightweight design that is easy to handle even for small hands. It is easy to fit children with narrow eyes, and is recommended for first-time binoculars. PFM coating, oil-repellent coating, waterproof design, and functionality.

• Waterproof design, one that is easy for children to use
• Can be mounted on a camera tripod when used with the Bino Holder
• High eyepoint specification with 8x and 15mm eye relief for moderate magnification
• Anti-reflection coating and oil-repellent coating ensure clear and clear vision at all times

Compact outdoor binoculars with an orthodox design that tickles the spirit of adventure

Compact form and lightweight design that is easy to handle even for small hands. It is easy to fit children with narrow eyes, and is recommended for first-time binoculars. PFM coating, oil-repellent coating, waterproof design, and functionality.

• Waterproof design, one that is easy for children to use
• Bright field of view, 6x magnification, 18mm long eye relief
• Can be mounted on a camera tripod when used with the Bino Holder
• Anti-reflection coating and oil-repellent coating ensure clear and clear vision at all times

A perfect telescope mount for beginners through to experienced observers

The Advanced Polaris equatorial mount is ideally suited for beginners who want to become familiar with equatorial mount or experienced observers who want a simple grab and go mount. The AP mount securely supports your telescope optical tube for comfortable observing. With its friction control system, the mount can be quickly moved to your target object. A wide selection of optional accessories are available for the AP mount to meet your observation needs.

Vixen Telescope AP-SM Equatorial Mount Description

R.A. Motor modules and STAR BOOK ONE combination

The AP-SM equatorial mount is supplied with the R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set (main motor of the AP equatorial mount for tracking celestial object) which includes STAR BOOK ONE controller. R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set is an integral part of the AP system. Your own system is created based on the R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set by adding other modules.

Clever Design

With just a 3.6kg lightweight body (without counterweight), it will be easy to handle the mount and telescope of your choice. The four AA batteries for power supply is integrated inside the body.

The motor module operates with 4 pieces of the AA batteries which are commercially available anywhere easily, not only corresponding to the alkaline battery but also economical rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH, Ni-Cd). For long term use, a commercially available USB external power supply such as USB mobile battery or USB AC adapter can be used connecting to the provided USB Micro-B terminal.

Friction Control System

Simply point the target objects by moving the optical tube by hands. The friction control system allows you to manually point the telescope at the object without using knobs and clamps.

STAR BOOK ONE controller

The included STAR BOOK ONE controller is a lightweight, compact, and simple hand-held controller mainly focusing on the XY drive (R.A and DEC directions) control, while offering various tracking modes like sideral and solar rate, backlash compensation, external autoguider port, built-in illuminator.

A wonderful tool for shooting nightscape images with a DSLR camera

What are you capturing tonight? The sky above is full of fabulous deep-sky objects, ready to photograph with your DSRL or mirrorless camera: nebula, star clusters constellations and of course, the dense dust and star clouds of our home galaxy, the Milky Way.

This compact AP photo guider is an equatorial mount designed capture widefield images with excellent tracking accuracy. It comes equipped STAR BOOK ONE controller to ensure high precision tracking.

Features

• 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.
• 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 arc 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.

• Compact telescope for locating astronomical objects
• Especially handy when observing at high magnification.

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The Artes ED 8.5X45 DCF Binocular from Vixen Optics features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to eliminate chromatic aberration. Combined with fully multicoated lenses and SK15 High Reflective coated sub prisms, the optics on this binocular delivers bright, clear, color-true views.

The Artes ED DCF Binocular has BAK4 phase coated roof prisms. It has a water repellant coating on the objectives and eyepiece lens surfaces. The generous eye relief of 17.5 mm allows sun and eyeglass wearers that extra level of comfort viewing the total range of the field of view. It has a nitrogen filled waterproof and fogproof construction allowing use in inclement weather. A soft carrying case with a wide strap, objective caps and a 5 year warranty are part of the package.

• BAK4 Roof Prisms
• Hydrophobic Coating
• AAoV of 60%deg;
• Nitrogen Filled Waterproof and Fogproof

In The Box

• Vixen Optics Artes ED 8.5X45 DCF Binocular
• Soft Carrying Case
• 2 x Objective Caps

Equatorial mount for beginners through to experienced observers

The Advanced Polaris (AP) equatorial mount is ideally suited for beginners who want to become familiar with equatorial mount or experienced observers who want a simple grab and go mount. The AP mount securely supports your telescope optical tube for comfortable observing. With its friction control system, the mount can be quickly moved to your target object. A wide selection of optional accessories are available for the AP mount to meet your observation needs.

Clever Design

With just a 3.6kg lightweight body (without counterweight), it will be easy to handle the mount and telescope of your choice. The four AA batteries for power supply is integrated inside the body.

The motor module operates with 4 pieces of the AA batteries which are commercially available anywhere easily, not only corresponding to the alkaline battery but also economical rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH, Ni-Cd). For long term use, a commercially available USB external power supply such as USB mobile battery or USB AC adapter can be used connecting to the provided USB Micro-B terminal.

Friction Control System

Simply point the target objects by moving the optical tube by hands. The friction control system allows you to manually point the telescope at the object without using knobs and clamps.

AXD-TR102 is a robust tripod designed for the AXD equatorial mount.

Specifications

The new Time Lapse Adapter from Vixen allows the Polarie Star Tracker Mount to attach to a level camera tripod. It shifts the rotational axis of the Polarie to be parallel to the camera tripod head allowing you to slowly pan for a time lapse movie. The Polarie Star Tracker Mount attaches to a standard camera tripod and can accept any digital camera weighing up to 3.15 Kg.

Specifications

he Vixon Optics Polarie Ball Head is an ideal way to enhance your Polarie tripod. This Vixen Optics Tripod Head is made using incredibly durable materials that are guaranteed to be long lasting and efficient. The Vixen Optics Polarie Tripod QHD-33 Velbon Ball Head is an amazing addition to the Vixen range of high quality Telescope Equipment.

A wide selection of accessories and modules are available to upgrade.

The components of the APZ mount are designed as modules for the Advanced Polaris mount and they are usable to transform it to a highly portable AP equatorial mount.

Sealed Ball Bearings

The sealed type ball bearings are used for movable part to eliminate from mixing in of dust particles and offer excellent durability. It ensures smooth rotation of an optical tube loaded.

Decent 8kg Loading Weight

The rigid body and sealed ball bearings allows for using a VMC telescope with 200mm aperture.

Features

A simple easy to use alt-azimuth mount delivered from the transformation of the AP mount.

With the smooth friction controlmechanism of the APZ mount, the telescope can be moved quickly by hand to your target object.

Specifications

Vixen Counterweight 1kg Telescope Accessory

Counterweight 3.7kg

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

Vixen Ascot 8×32 ZWCF Binoculars Code VX1560

Binoculars designed for outdoor use with the highest priority. Wide-angle binoculars that make it easy to focus on nearby objects (close-up distance about 4.5m). It is easy to use and works well in many scenes.

WATERPROOF DESIGN

Since it is a full-scale waterproof design, it can be used with confidence even in sudden rain.※The photograph is an image.

HIGH EYE POINT DESIGN

The eye relief is 17mm and the high eye point design makes it easy to look into and it provides enough visibility to the surroundings even for those who wear glasses.

EXCELLENT BODY EXTERIOR

Polymer elastomer material is used for the exterior. It fits comfortably in the hand and has excellent shock resistance.

TWIST-UP VIEW WITH CLICK MECHANISM

Uses a twist-up look with a click mechanism. It is very convenient because it can be expanded and contracted with one touch.

PORRO PRISM

By adopting a Porro prism with excellent cost performance, you can get a clear view while ensuring a high degree of design freedom.

PFM COAT

Uses PFM coat (Perfect Fully Multi Coat). Multi-coating is applied to the entire surface of the prism and lens (objective and eyepiece), resulting in extremely excellent contrast.

CAN BE MOUNTED ON A TRIPOD

Binoculars can be fixed to a tripod by using Vino Holder H (sold separately) or Vino Holder MH (sold separately). We realize stable observation.

5 YEAR WARRANTY

 Large astronominical binoculars with objective lens diameter of 126 mm outstanding power for observation of nebulae, star clusters and comets. With a newly designed optically achromatic lens to sharpen the image not only to the center of the field of view, but also to the periphery. The eyepiece part is inclined at 45 degrees, to allow for observations at the zenith with good posture. Compatible with Vixen eyepiece with a focal length longer than 10mm.

Specifications

The Vixen Apex 12x30 DCF Binoculars are perfect for all activities where compact and lightweight binoculars are required. With a compact and uncomplicated design these awesome Vixen binoculars can be used in all number of situations, from festivals to golf tournaments.

Vixen has incorporated a unique combination of 12x magnification and 30mm lenses in this Apex model, providing you with a slightly higher magnification than most compact or mid sized binoculars, so that you can get a closer view wherever you are.

With fully multicoated lenses these compact binoculars give a sharp and clear picture, even in dim light or in a dark theatre. Your Apex binoculars are filled with nitrogen gas making them fully waterproof and able to withstand wet and damp conditions.

Twist-up eyecups prevent the ends of the binocular eyepieces from tapping against glasses, making them perfect for spectacle wearers.

An aluminium body makes these compacts extremely light and durable.

If you’re looking for compact, waterproof binoculars that give a wide field of view and produce bright, clear images, then look no further than the Apex range from Vixen.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Apex 12x30 DCF Binoculars
• Strap
• Case

The Vixen Optics NLVW Lanthanum 50mm Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece is high-performance lens with fully multi-coating, which applies multi-layer coating on the entire lens. High-eyepoint type that uses 38-mm eye relief. It reduces the stress in the eyes during long observation and allows you to see the entire view even with your glasses.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics NLVW Lanthanum 50mm Wide Angle Eyepiece
• Push-On Front & Rear Caps

The Vixen Optics NLVW Lanthanum 30mm Wide Angle 2" Eyepiece is fully multi-coated, obtains a clear image of a star High-eyepoint type that uses an eye relief larger than 20-mm. It reduces the stress in the eyes during long observation and allows you to see the entire view even with your glasses.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics NLVW Lanthanum 30mm Wide Angle Eyepiece (2")
• Push-On Front & Rear Caps

Use This Vixen Optics Porta II Adapter to attach your original Porta mount head on a Skypod Tripod, Table Top Tripod or SX Half Pillar.

Specifications

It is designed to mount a spotting scope or large binocular on the PORTA II and PORTA altazimuth mount (Max. loading capacity 4.5kg). A spotting scope and XY red dot finder II can be also mounted in series. It is also possible to mount on a photographic tripod. Mounting on the Mini PORTA altazimuth mount is not possible.

Specifications

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Designed for safe storage of a telescope tube and tripod using foam material in the entire bag. The strap on the backpack is adjustable from 25cm to 64cm in height. Firmly attached to the backpack with two fixing belts. (length adjustable, buckle type)

Exterior design

Because of the roll-top design of the opening, the waterproof effect is high. Since the D ring is attached to the upper and lower four parts of the case, you can shoulder it by attaching an optional strap or you can carry it on your back.

Interior design

We adopt a bright yellow lining so that the contents of the bag can be recognized even with less lights in the dark night.

Specifications

Designed in Japan, Made in Taiwan 

Sharp Optical System & Performance

• Superb ED class for remarkable image clarity. Crystal clear, superb sharp, almost zero aberration and distortion.
• 2 ED Glasses S-FPL 53 & S-FPL 51 & Lanthanum - Fully Separated Triplet (FST)  
  Fully Multi-coated optics ensures maximum light transmission
• Impressive user experience, designed for both visual observation and astrophotography

Precision focusing & mechanical design throughout

• Finely CNC machining aluminium body and patented rack and pinion focuser for heavy loading 360 degree rotatable for photography
• Deluxe high-glossy anodizing finish
• Retractable sunshade
• PATENTED：US 8,693,092 B2 / Taiwan 1417570
  

Design

At the heart of the Founder Optics FOT86 is premium performance 3-element ED APO triplet refractor, designed by a famous optical designer in based in Japan. The optical performance is impressive as a two ED glass elements are employed.

Unlike most ED triplet telescopes which use only 1 ED glass element, Founder Optics adopted 2 ED glass of S-FPL 53 and S-FPL 51 to bring a remarkable image that you'll immediately spot with even a casual viewing. With two fluoro-crown ED glass elements and fully multi-coated optics, these Founder Optics refractors provide a crystal clear, superb sharp, zero aberration and distortion image to your eyes or camera sensor.

In addition, each element is fully separated or air spaced which is not common even among APO triplet telescopes. This offers further improvements to the already impressive optical quality. 

Quality

In order to complete this unique design, it requires a very high level machining and assembly capability. Founder Optics partner with an experienced factory located in Taiwan with over 50 years experience in precision manufacturing, especially for Japanese companies. 

Besides manufacturing know-how, the high standard of quality control is also crucial to producing FOT86 and FOT106 telescopes. This is recorded in a Quality Certification Card.

Every unit is thoroughly tested, and these unique records help customers understand the quality of their telescope. Founder Optics take their quality checking very seriously as they aim to offer the best triplet APO telescopes to BINTEL customers. 

Focuser - 2'' Rack & Pinion

Perfect Hybrid Drive system with 8 Ball bearings- More Smoothly!

2sets of 4pcs ball bearing at 2 sides between the drawtube and the focuser handle linear travel of the focuser. Once the locked the knob, there is no gap among the drawtube, 8pcs ball bearings, and the focuser cover. It does not only keep the focuser always paralleled the optic axis, but also keep it moved very smoothly.

Dual Speed Focuser- 1:11 – Extremely Accurate!

Smooth focus motion and fine focus wheel allow precision adjustment from critical focusing of eyepiece or camera.

Unique Lock Function–  Heavy Loading Capability!

Special lock grabs the rack& pinion & drawtube in two directions. The design makes the focuser always paralleled the optics axis. Instead of pushing against the drawtube to eliminate focus shift while it’s focused. And it can handle up to 8kg as well for complex imaging trains.

Longer Traveling Distance– Suitable for a range of Photographing Accessories!

Unlike other focusers, the long travel 95mm provides more room for adjust for fine and accurate focus.  

It is compatibly for a wide range of photographic accessories, along with easy to use controls.  

Solid, lockable Dew Shield

Built in sliding dew shield.  Three screws hold dew shield stable while imaging or observing while keeping it place during transport. 

Specifications:

Optical System: 2 ED APO Triplet (Fully Separated Elements)

Clear Aperture: 86mm

Focal Length: 560mm

Image Circle (with Field Flattener): Ø44mm

Focuser: 2’’ Rack & Pinion Patented Focuser (Twist Lock)

Weight: OTA: 3.5kg/ with Tube Ring: 4.6kg

Diameter of Main Tube: 90mm

Tube Length: Fully Retracted: 456mm/ Fully Extended: 545mm

What's in the Box:

1)  High Quality Aluminium Case with Key
2)  FOT106/ FOT86 with Patent Rack & Pinion Focuser
3)  1.25’’/ 2’’ Twist Lock Adapter
4)  Crank Handle with 1pc 1/4"-20 Hexagon Screw
5)  Tube Rings with 4pcs Dovetail Screws
6)  Star Finder Shoe
7)  Field Flattener (M42) with Exchangeable M48 Adapter
8)  7’’ Vixen Type Mount Dovetail
9)  Quality Certification Card with Serial Number
10) Cleaning Cloth
11) Dust Caps (for Objective Lens)

Instruction FOT86 Manual 

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