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

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

At a glance

An ideal telescope for grab and go observing.
The A70Lf refractor is a basic all-around telescope that gives beginners intriguing views of lunar crators and Saturn's rings.

Specificstions

For gazing wide and bright field of view, and faint objects like nebulae and star clusters

Featuring excellent rigidity, stability, and portability, the popular PORTA II altazimuth mount with superior 130mm aperture Newtonian reflector outperforms in viewing faint celestial objects like nebulae and star clusters.

This fine optical instrument comes configured with mounting rings, a dovetail plate, and a 6x30 finder with a bracket and shoe. Two 1.25" eyepieces are also included - 1 PL 6mm, and a PL 20mm.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics R130Sf Telescope with Porta II Mount
• Porta II Mount with Tripod
• 20mm Eyepiece
• 6.0mm Eyepiece
• 6x30 Finderscope w/bracket and shoe
• 1.25" Eyepiece Adapter
• Tube Rings with 155mm Inner Diameter
• Dovetail Tube Plate

The easy-to-maintain refractor is an excellent choice for beginners though to experts.

Vixen achromatic objective lens delivers clear images with less colour fringe.

Specifications

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

More light gathering power is great for viewing deep sky objects.

A combination of a 130mm Newtonian reflector and a simple and easy-to-use "Alt-Azimuth" mount that is comprised of parts of the AP equatorial mount.

Vixen Telescope APZ-R130Sf Description

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Highlights:

• Ideal for visual observation and astrophotography.
• Designed for the amateur astronomer or photographer who wants to view and photograph the moon, planets, and deep sky objects.
• Features FPL53 "super" extra-low dispersion (ED) glass in a fully multicoated apochromatic lens system that corrects for both spherical and chromatic aberrations, astigmatism, and off-axis comas.
• This correction creates a wide flat field of view without distortion and removes the blue-tinted halo effect for true high-contrast color transmission.
• Can accept both 2" and 1.25" eyepieces and accessories for visual use.
• Threads on the drawtube allow direct connection of T-rings and other camera mounts.

A ring spacer placed around the objective lens refines star images beautifully in astrophotography.

In the previous SD81S model, a set of three tiny tin foils are placed around the objective lens as a spacer between the doublet lens. The end of the tin foils protruding over the objective lens obstruct the incoming light. As a result, the protruding tin foils make the light of diffraction of stars chipped radially. Exchanging the tin foils for the spacer ring makes the diffraction of the stars' light equal. It allows you to create more refined and beautiful star images in your astrophotography.

The SD lens suppresses residual chromatic aberration far below the threshold of visibility.

A lens of refracting telescopes has chromatic aberration which is caused by different wavelength of visible light (colors) focusing at different distances. The Vixen SD lenses, made of FPL53 super extra-low dispersion glass, allow for correcting the chromatic aberration over a wide spectrum of light. The SD81SII delivers outstandingly sharp images with high contrast for both visual and photographic applications. Moderately bright F7.7 images will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astrophotographer.

A short optical tube in length is handy for not only visual observation but also astrophotography.

The ED81SII optical tube has a moderate short length to enable you to carry and set it up readily. Also, a lightweight optical tube allows you to balance it with fewer counterweights. The ED81S comes equipped with a metal carry handle and the Vixen standard dovetail slide bar M for quick attaching and detaching. The provided Flip mirror diagonal switches incoming light to allow for using two eyepieces of different magnifications alternately. Also, you can install a camera on the straight side and view an image through an eyepiece on the right-angled side of the flip mirror diagonal.

Full-frame imaging with a DSLR camera.

Using an SD reducer HD kit or an SD Flattener SD kit, which are available optionally, the SD80SII provides an image circle of 44mm, adequate for taking photos with a DSLR camera. (Photo) M8, M20 nebulae taken with Vixen SD81SII with SD reducer HD kit (compound focus 496mm) and Pentax K-1 at ISO1600, 49 minutes exposure.

Optional accessories to expand your pleasure of taking astrophotography.

SD Reducer HD Kit: This kit includes a flattener lens to be combined with a reducer lens for a flat and wide imaging field when you use them with the SD81SII, SD103SII, or SD115SII optical tube. The reducer lens reduces a focal length by 0.7X. Direct Wide Photo Adapter 60DX: It is available for Canon EOS or Nikon DSLR cameras. It is possible to change the orientation of a camera for a framing of the photographic field.

Wide Photo Adapter 60DX

High precision camera adapters for prime focus astrophotography are optionally available for Canon EOS and Nikon. The Wide Photo Adapter 60DX is designed to be an integrated camera mount reducing vignetting to the maximum. They are highly effective with full-frame DSLR cameras, and can be used with SD series refractors (in combination with the SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD Kit).

Specifications

For observation of faint nebulae and star clusters in a wide and bright field of view

The 130mm aperture newtonian reflector with excellent light gathering power is ideal for observation of faint nebulae and star clutsters, particularly for beginners who wish to start astronomical life with a large aperture excellent in light gathering power.

• AP Equatorial mount

  The Advanced Polaris mount is ideally suited for beginners who want to become familiar with an equatorial mount, as well as for experienced observers looking for a simple, grab-and-go solution. The AP mount securely supports your telescope's optical tube, ensuring stable and comfortable observing. Thanks to its friction control system, the mount can be quickly and smoothly moved to your target object without the need for knobs or clamps. A wide range of optional accessories is available to customize the AP mount to meet your specific observing needs.

• Stylish design

  The new stylish and modern design breaks away from the traditionally bulky image of astronomical telescopes. Weighing just 3.6 kg (excluding the counterweight), the lightweight body makes it easy to handle even full-scale telescope setups. The power supply runs on four AA batteries, which are integrated inside the mount. Additionally, the use of internal electrical contacts eliminates the need for external wiring, offering a cleaner, more user-friendly setup compared to previous designs.

• Friction control system

  Simply aim at your target object by moving the optical tube by hand. The friction control system allows smooth, manual pointing of the telescope without the need for knobs or clamps.

• Simple polar alignment

  The optional Polar Meter can be attached to the equatorial mount for easy and quick polar alignment. Even beginners can align the polar axis with minimal effort. While a polar axis scope is typically used for more precise alignment, the Polar Meter can be more effective—especially in locations where Polaris is not visible.

• Polar alignment scope PF-L

  The PF-L polar alignment scope features a three-star alignment system and a built-in dark field illuminator, allowing you to perform polar alignment while looking directly through the scope. The illumination automatically turns off to prevent unnecessary power consumption.

  To support the PF-L scope, we offer a free app called "PFL Assist" for smartphones and tablets. This app helps users visualize the correct star positions within the constellation, making polar alignment easier and more intuitive.

• R130Sf Newton reflector

  The 130mm aperture newton reflector which is excellent in light gathering power is ideal for observation of faint nebulae and star clusters in a wide and bright field of view.

• APP-TL130 tripod

  The compact APP-TL130 tripod is adjustable between 60 cm and 130 cm, combining the portability of a photographic tripod with the strength of an astronomical telescope tripod. The tripod feet can be switched between rubber pads and metal spikes, allowing for stable use on various surfaces without damaging indoor flooring.

Optical tube

Drawtube

Tripod

Others

AP-SM Equatorial mount

The Advanced Polaris (AP) mount is ideal for beginners learning to use an equatorial mount, as well as experienced observers looking for a simple, grab-and-go setup. It securely supports your telescope's optical tube, providing a stable and comfortable observing experience. Thanks to its friction control system, the mount can be quickly and smoothly moved to your target object. A wide range of optional accessories is available to customize the AP mount to suit your observing needs..

R.A. Motor module and STAR BOOK ONE Set

The AP-SM equatorial mount comes equipped with the RA motor module and the STAR BOOK ONE set, which includes the main motor for celestial tracking and the STAR BOOK ONE controller. This set forms the core of the AP mount system. You can customize and expand your setup by adding additional modules to the RA motor module and STAR BOOK ONE base.

Stylish design

The new stylish and compact design helps break the stereotype of astronomical telescopes being bulky and difficult to use. Weighing just 3.6 kg (excluding the counterweight), the mount is lightweight and easy to handle—even with full-scale astronomical telescopes. The power supply, using four AA batteries, is built into the body, and the use of internal electrical contacts eliminates the need for external wiring that was previously exposed.

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.

Simple polar alignment

The optional polar meter can be attached on the equatorial mount for simple polar alignment. Even beginners can quickly align polar axis. For precision alignment, the polar axis scope is usually used, but the polar meter can outperforms especially where Polaris is not visible.

Polar alignment scope PF-L

The PF-L polar alignment scope features a three-star alignment system and a built-in dark field illuminator, allowing you to perform polar alignment while looking directly through the scope. The illumination automatically turns off to conserve power.

To complement the PF-L, we provide a free app called "PFL Assist" for smartphones and tablets. This app supports polar alignment by visually indicating the correct star positions within the displayed constellation.

Power supply system focusing on mobility and comfort

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.

R130Sf Newton reflector

The 130mm aperture newton reflector which is excellent in light gathering power is ideal for observation of faint nebulae and star clusters in a wide and bright field of view.

APP-TL130 tripod

The compact APP-TL130 tripod is adjustable from 60 cm to 130 cm, combining the portability of a photographic tripod with the strength of an astronomical telescope tripod. The tripod’s feet can be switched between rubber pads and metal spikes, preventing damage to floors when used indoors.

Optical tube

Drawtube

Tripod

Others

Included:

• Optical tube assembly
• AP-SM equatorial mount
• Eyepiece
• APP-TL130 tripod

At a glance

• Pinpoint star images with no coma or field curvature for exceptional clarity.
• Vixen’s unique VISAC system: aspherical primary mirror, convex secondary mirror, and triplet corrector lens.
• Perfectly corrected aberrations (coma, spherical, curvature) for sharp, high-definition results.
• Edge-to-edge performance: star images under 15 microns across the full 42mm image circle.
• Versatile use: ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography, with optional F6.4 reducer for deep sky imaging.

Exceptionally Sharp Star Images with No Coma or Field Curvature — Ideal for Astrophotography

The Vixen VC200L offers outstanding performance for astrophotography, delivering pinpoint star images free of coma, spherical aberration, and field curvature — even at the edges of the image.

At the heart of this telescope is Vixen's unique catadioptric optical system, known as VISAC (Vixen Sixth-order Aspheric Cassegrain). It features a high-precision sixth-order aspherical primary mirror, a convex secondary mirror, and a triplet corrector lens. This advanced design ensures sharp, high-definition star images across a wide 42mm image circle, making it ideal for both visual observing and deep-sky imaging.

Thanks to the superior optical correction, stars remain less than 15 microns in size from center to edge — producing images that are crisp and clean across the entire field.

For those looking to capture faint deep-sky objects, an optional focal reducer is available, converting the system to a fast f/6.4 focal ratio for even better imaging performance.

Specifications

In The Box

• Vixen Optics VC200L 200mm f/9 Catadioptric Telescope (Optical Tube Assembly Only)
• Vixen Optics 7x50 Finderscope
• Vixen Optics 50mm SX Finder Bracket - Short
• Vixen Optics Finder Bracket Shoe
• SX 60mm to 50.8mm Adapter
• Vixen Optics Flip Mirror System
• Dovetail Rail
• Carrying Handle
• Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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.

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 menisus lens unit in front of the seconday 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.

Optical Tube

Adapter

Others

Configuration

• AXD-VMC260L
• AXD-VMC260L-P

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.

At a glance

• Vixen's flagship model with outstanding performance and ease of use for visual observation and astrophotography.
• Features a five-group-five-element Astrography with a fast focal ratio.

Best for serious astrophotographers who demand a perfect imaging platform with user-friendly functions that allow for comfortable operation.

The AXJ-A103S package comes with the quad element AX103S apochromatic system that features SD glass for uncompromising optical performance, the pinnacle of this aperture class. The mount comes with a sturdy but lightweight ASG-CB90 tripod made of carbon fiber.

•  AX103S optical tube assembly.

  The three-element objective lens, which includes a centre SD glass element, delivers crystal-clear, sharp, and high-contrast images with no noticeable false colour. Additionally, the built-in field corrector lens ensures that star images remain as small as 20 microns at the edge of the imaging field. Premium AS coatings are applied to every lens surface, enhancing visible light transmission to 99.5% (for wavelengths between 400nm and 700nm), ensuring exceptional light transmission across the entire visible spectrum.

• AXJ equatorial mount.

  The AXJ mount, equipped with the advanced Ultimate Periodic Error Correction (VPEC) system, provides highly accurate tracking with precision of +/- 4 arc seconds or better. The VPEC operates automatically during use, ensuring seamless performance. The mount's belt drive system significantly reduces backlash and minimizes motor noise, while delivering quick and stable motor response. Additionally, the AXJ mount supports a maximum payload of 22 kg.

• STAR BOOK TEN star chart go-to navigation controller.

  The STAR BOOK TEN features an intuitive "Star-Chart Go-To" system with a high-definition colour LCD display. It shows detailed information, including the telescope's position, the target, and other useful data. The night vision mode can be activated to illuminate the entire screen in red, reducing brightness to protect the observer's night vision.

• Durable and lightweight carbon tripod.

  The ASG CB90 is a compact and lightweight tripod which is constructed of durable carbon fibre legs. Also, the tripod head, leg extension part and leg brace have been reviewed completely to realize a highly stable tripod for the AXJ mount.

Optical Tube

Focuser

Tripod

Others