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Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor
Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor
Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor

Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor

£1,261.00
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Delivery 7-14 days
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Product Code
X026083
Brand
Telescope Type
APO Doublet Refractor
Aperture (mm)
81 mm
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Description

Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor

New Vixen SD81SII high performance apochromatic refractor with FPL53 SD-glass for demanding observers and astrophotographers with improved optical properties.

  • Apochromatic high-performance refractor with FPL53 ED glass
  • Reduces chromatic aberration to an absolute minimum
  • Enormously high contrast and excellent sharpness are thus guaranteed
  • You get a very pure, sharp and neutral image
  • Very light and transportable, ideal for mobile use
  • 81 mm fully coated SD lenses without spacers
  • Therefore no more unwanted spikes visible on the stars
  • High quality standard "Made in Japan"
  • Dimensions: 90 mm x 585 mm
  • Weight: telescope 2.3 kg and 3.6 kg with accessories

A new 81 mm apochromatic refractor with high-performance Super ED glass (= SD). The advantage of these SD refractors is their short length and low weight.

The FPL53 glass reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image due to an exceptionally high elimination of residual colour errors. The SD glass is designed to bring all rays of violet, red, blue, yellow and green together very precisely on the same plane. Thus, the special lens material reduces chromatic aberration across all colours.

The new Vixen SD81SII no longer uses spacer plates, which leads to significantly better image quality, especially with bright stars. This means that there are no more spikes on the stars in photographic images, which were otherwise produced by the spacer plates. You will be thrilled when you look at the moon or the brighter planets and observe the moon craters pin sharp and with an extremely high contrast. Observe the ring planet Saturn or the cloud bands on Jupiter.
But of course, brighter deep sky objects such as the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy can also be observed impressively.

In combination with the new optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD, this refractor allows illumination with a 44 mm image circle for full-frame SLR cameras.

The older ED81SII, ED103S, ED115S refractors were originally designed for the visual observer or the photographer using APS-C cameras. However, the new SD series has been optimised for use with full-frame cameras by inserting new inner baffle rings.
The large 60 mm focuser allows heavy cameras to be attached without tilting. The supplied flip mirror allows comfortable observation, even in unfavourable observation situations, and also offers a T2 thread for connecting a DSLR camera.
Thus, observing in degree view or at a 90° angle is possible. The carrying handle attached to the tube clamps ensures a secure hold when transporting the telescope.

FEATURES

  • Objective Lens: D=81 mm, multi-coated
  • 2-Lens SD Apochromat without spacer plates
  • No more spikes on the stars
  • Focal Length: 625 mm (f7.7)
  • Resolution and visual limit: 1.43 arcseconds; 11.3 Mag
  • Light gathering capacity: 134x unaided eyes
  • Dimensions and weight: 90 mm dia x 585 mm, 3.6 kg
  • Finderscope: XY Red Dot Finder II
  • Adapter and connections: Adapter thread 60 mm and 31.7 mm for T2-ring
  • Connection 50.8 mm and 31.7 mm socket with flip-mirror diagonal mirror
  • Photography: primary focus and eyepiece projection
Specifications

Specifications: Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor

FIELD OF APPLICATION
Field of application
  • Deep Sky Observation
  • Deep Sky Photography
  • Land observation
  • Lunar observation
  • Lunar photography
  • Planetary observation
  • Planetary photography
FOCUS GROUP
Focus Group
  • Advanced Amateurs
  • Visual enthusiasts
  • Specialists and Research
  • Beginners
PRODUCT FAMILY
Product Family Refractor telescope
OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Optical design Apochomatic Refractor
Maximum recommended magnification 160
ED glass
Mirror/Lens diam. 81 mm
Focal length 625 mm
Aperture ratio 7.7
Angular resolution 1.43 arc seconds
Visual limiting magnitude (approx., mag) 11.3
Type of coating Fully multi-coated
Colour of coating green
Finderscope LED-Red Dot Finder
ELECTRONICS, HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
Batteries needed2 1x CR2032, 3V
Batteries included
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA
Material OTA Aluminium
Colour white
Type of tripod thread 60 mm
Transportability very good
Dust protection caps for objective lens and rear opening
Mount Type Optics without Mount
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Total length 585 mm
Total width 90 mm
Net weight OTA (incl. accessories) 3.6 kg
Tube diameter 90 mm
Tube length 585 mm

What's in the Box

What's in the Box: Vixen SD81SII Apochromatic Refractor

  • Refractor telescope SD81SII
  • Tube rings
  • Flip mirror system
  • Carrying handle
  • Dovetail rail
  • Red dot viewfinder
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