Vixen SD103S apochromatic Refractor

The Vixen Porta II is a high-quality azimuthal mount from the award-winning manufacturer Vixen. Featuring an intuitive, versatile and reliable design, the Porta II was specially developed to enable quick and precise telescopic observations along the vertical and horizontal axes without the need for a complex setup. It comes with fine adjustment wheels for fine tuning the position of the telescope to track astronomical objects. It also has a highly portable design thanks to the detachable mount head, which can be quickly detached from the tripod via an M10 screw. In addition, the dovetail mounting system (Vixen standard) ensures maximum compatibility with a wide range of telescopes. The Vixen Porta II mount in detail Easy to use The Porta II does not require a clamp, as it sports a slip clutch that allows you to adjust the mount to your desired object. It also holds its position automatically, making it very easy to use. Highly portable design The mount is easy to transport thanks to the Porta II mount head, which can be detached by removing a single screw. Easy to operateThe Porta II adjustment system allows you to track objects and make fine adjustments using the supplied shafts, which can be repositioned as necessary for optimal viewing comfort.Practical accessory storage The accessory holder features slots for your eyepieces. It can also be used to store smaller photography accessories. The holder is easy to mount via a centrally positioned screw. Built-in tool The mount comes with a tool for adjusting the friction of the slip clutch. The tool is located underneath the rubber cover for easy access. FEATURES 360° fine adjustment with worm gears2x sprockets with 120 teeth eachNo axle clamp requiredSlip clutch friction systemDovetail system (compatible with the GP and Sphinx mount) Adjusts by up to 45° Mounts tubes with an aperture of up to 155 mmPACKAGE CONTENTSVixen Porta II mountAluminium tripod2 fine adjustment wheelsMounting toolStorage shelf for accessories

Highly corrected 127mm air-spaced triplet apochromat (with three lenses) and carbon fibre tube and a 2.5" high-precision HEXAFOC focuser. NEW: Now with hybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holders.    Apochromats are the ultimate choice in small to medium sized telescopes: the combination of compactness, transportability, very high image contrast and sharpness together with excellent astrophotographic performance cannot be bested. The advances in glass manufacturing during the last few years have made true apochromats available to more astronomy enthusiasts than ever before. The new Explore Scientific FCD-100 CF Hex represents another major improvement in this field - the overall correction (colour and spherical) is setting new standards in this price class. The optical design shows a polystrehl value of 0.97 indicating a level of correction that is absolutely top of the line.This excellent apochromat is a very versatile telescope: its reasonably fast f-ratio makes for short exposure times when imaging deep sky objects, but it is still of a significant focal length, making higher power planetary and lunar observation comfortable without having to use really high magnification eyepieces. The high contrast and sharpness of the image provide breathtaking views of large objects like the North America nebula or the Andromeda galaxy, as well as tack sharp planetary images. The telescope is lightweight and compact - the dew shield slides down the tube to minimize size for transportation. Revolutionary glass and precision manufacturing come together to deliver a telescope that offers observing and imaging at the highest level. The Carbon Fibre construction allows this telescope to be used on lower capacity mounts, increasing convenience and portability. Although there are smaller instruments available, the combination of aperture and optical excellence at such a low weight and compact tube makes this an excellent travel scope. The well-designed 2.5" HEXAFOC focuser with 10:1 reduction is perfect for both visual and astrophotographic use - the large inner diameter of 65mm prevents vignetting by the focuser when the telescope is used for astrophotography with large sensors (full frame and above).We offer the very popular EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Triplet ED APO Refractors in 3 different product lines:Essential Line: HOYA FCD-1 Glass lens, AL-Tube, 2.0" Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112084(AL), 0112106(AL), 0112132(AL)), 0112155(CF + 3"FT)). Professional Line: HOYA FCD-100 Glass lens, AL/CF-Tube, 2.5" HEXAFOC Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112086(AL), 0112108(AL), 0112109(CF), 0112134(AL), 0112135(CF))High-End Line: OHARA FPL-53 Glass lens, Carbon(CF) Tube, 3.0" Feather-Touch Focuser with 1:10, 2.0" Star Diagonal 99% Reflectivity (see Part No. 0112165(CF))SPECIFICATIONSAperture: 127mmFocal Length: 952mmFocal ratio: f/7.5Design: Apochromat with three lenses, two air spaces and FCD-100 glassWeight: 5.2kg, lightweight due to carbon fibre tubeBackfocus: 150mm above 2" adaptorHybrid viewfinder shoe to accept different viewfinder holdersWHAT'S INCLUDED Optical tube with retractable dew-shield2.5" HEX focuser with 1:10 gear reduction  2" Star Diagonal 99% reflectivityTube rings with dovetail plate and handle Extension tubes for focuser (2pcs)Dust caps for front-lens and focuserHybrid viewfinder shoe 

The soft padded Vixen accessory bag can be attached to a tripod, keeping your accessories close at hand. The bag is exactly the right size for the Polarie U Star tracker. But also other accessories, such as a camera lens, batteries or the remote control of your camera can be stored safely and within reach in this soft bag. The neoprene material, which absorbs shocks excellently and offers good thermal insulation, protects your accessories extremely well. and protects your batteries and USB battery packs from extreme cold. FEATURESAccessory bag for attaching to a tripod Perfect fit for the Polarie U Star Tracker Suitable to keep all kinds of accessories clos at hand Material: neoprene, polyester Dimensions: 11 x 13 cm Weight: 95 g SCOPE OF DELIVERYTripod accessory bag Fastening strap

Complete SXD2WL SD103SII Telescope Set with GoTo Mount, Tripod, and EyepiecesThis high-quality apochromatic refractor telescope set impresses with its 103-mm SD optics. The telescope is made in Japan and stands out for its excellent workmanship, sharpness, and contrast performance.The advantage of this SD refractor lies in its short construction length and its low weight. You will be amazed when you observe the moon's surface with its craters or Saturn with its ring system. On Jupiter, on a clear night, the two bright cloud bands and many smaller details become visible, such as the Great Red Spot on the planet. On moonless nights, you can observe the Andromeda Nebula, Orion Nebula, Eagle Nebula, Lagoon Nebula and many other interesting objects. Even weaker celestial objects become visible with this large aperture under a good sky.This telescope set "Made in Japan" leaves nothing to be desired. The FPL53 glass installed in the telescope reproduces an extremely clear and sharp image by eliminating residual chromatic aberrations to a high degree. The SD glass is designed to bring together all rays – violet, red, blue, yellow, and green – very precisely on the same plane. The special lens material thus reduces chromatic aberration across all colors.With the new Vixen SD103SII, no spacer shims are used anymore, leading to a significantly better image quality for bright stars. Therefore, no spikes are seen on stars in photographs, which were otherwise caused by the spacer shims. In combination with the optional SD Reducer HD Kit or SD Flattener HD (not included), this refractor telescope enables illumination with a 44-mm image circle for full-frame SLR cameras. The older ED81SII, ED103S, ED115S refractors were originally designed for visual observers and photographers with APS-C cameras developed. However, the new SD series is also optimized for the use of full-frame cameras due to the use of new internal apertures. The large 60-mm eyepiece extractor also allows for the attachment of heavy cameras without tilting. Moreover, the supplied folding mirror enables comfortable observation even in unfavorable observation situations and also provides a T2 thread for connecting a DSLR camera. Thus, you can observe in direct view or at a 90° angle . The carrying handle attached to the tube clamps ensures a safe hold during transport of the telescope. The stable metal tripod allows for a vibration-free recording of the telescope and mount even in windy weather. The SXD2WL mount is easily operated via a Wifi module with a smartphone or tablet. The free STAR BOOK Wireless app is available for user-friendly control of the mount. This allows you to use practical celestial navigation functions such as the automatic GoTo swiveling to specific celestial objects very easily via your smartphone or tablet. As the power consumption of the conventional LCD screen (STAR BOOK TEN) is eliminated, the power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%. This enables longer astronomical observations and astrophotography. When you tap on the desired celestial object from a list, it automatically swivels into the telescope's field of view, and tracking begins. An existing STAR BOOK TEN control can also be used on this mount without any problems. Equipped with the same precision stepper motors as the top model, the AXD mount, the SXD2WL introduces a new standard of performance and precision in the Vixen mount family. The axis cross of the mount has a photographic load capacity of 15 kg and weighs just 9.2 kg, making it excellent for mobile observations. In addition, the motors located in the lower part of the mount simultaneously serve as counterweights. This means that the mount needs fewer weights for balance. Details of the SXD2 Mount Precision stepper motors and Micro-Step Motion Control System The heart of the SXD2 is the precision stepper motors, offering better performance and response than previous models. The Micro-Step Motion Control System boasts powerful yet very quiet drive properties, suitable for both fine movements and rapid sweeps. Built-in bearings The bearings of the RA and DEC axes and the worm shafts have been significantly improved to reduce the load on the motors. As a result, the motors move much more quietly than previous models. High-precision worm gears Advanced manufacturing technologies have eliminated errors in the worm drives. The edges of both the worms and worm gears are particularly smooth, allowing very precise tracking. DEC axis as counterweight The massive motor units are built into the lower part of the DEC axis, so the center of gravity of the SXD2 is just below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This reduces the need for additional counterweights. Latitude adjustment The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, medium, and low latitudes); latitude scale in 2-degree steps; fine adjustment with a tangential screw head, about 0.8 degrees per rotation. Built-in PFL-II polar finder with illumination The built-in 5x20 mm polar finder with a 10° field of view has a 3-star alignment system. This eliminates the need to set the date and time. The illuminated reticle with variable brightness and automatic shut-off is adjustable in 8 steps and is red illuminated. The alignment accuracy is 3 arc minutes. Details of the Wireless Module The Vixen Wifi adapter for EQ mounts allows you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet. With the free STAR BOOK Wireless smartphone app, celestial navigation becomes easy and wireless. This way, the app instantly transforms your mobile device into a controller for the equatorial mount. The reaction delay of the mount, the biggest disadvantage of wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to wired solutions. Reduced power consumption compared to traditional controllers with LCD monitor The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing for longer observations than with traditional wired controllers like the STAR BOOK TEN. Operation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller The STAR BOOK Wireless App is set up similarly to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. Depending on the star chart setting, it contains up to 259,000 celestial objects. Tap on a celestial object in the object list and start the GoTo. The mount automatically moves to this target and brings it into the telescope's field of view. All the popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained. Comfortable operation While looking through the telescope, you control the mount by swiping on the star chart in the app. Since there are no buttons, you simply swipe your finger over the star chart to comfortably control the mount. Comprehensive astronomical data included This includes data on easily observable celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, as well as the sun, moon, planets, comets, and dwarf planets. High-precision alignment Alignment on one or two stars already provides a reasonably accurate positioning of the mount. By aligning on three or more stars, a highly precise alignment of the mount for high magnifications can be performed. The objects are then accurately and centrally placed in the telescope's field of view. The alignment information is stored and can also be retained when the device is turned off. By leaving the telescope in its current state after an observation, without moving it, you can start the next observation with the same settings. Individual adjustment options The app offers various individual adjustment options such as gear play compensation, red night mode, autoguider, variable GoTo speed, and LED brightness, similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. You can also set the time of the reversal of the objective tube (Meridian Flip) as desired. Even if the object moves south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from reversing. Important information Not suitable for old SX mounts with the old blue Star Book Technical information about the Wifi module CPU with 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector, similar to the STAR BOOK TEN. Equipped with a 6-pin, 6-wire modular connector for external autoguider operation. Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n FEATURESSD103SII TelescopeLens: D=103 mm, multi-coated2-lens SD apochromat without spacer shimsNo spikes on starsFocal length: 795 mm (f7.7)Resolution and limit magnitude: 1.13 arc seconds; 11.8Light-gathering capacity: approx. 217x more than the human eyeDimensions and weight: 115 mm dia x 810 mm; 5.5 kgFinder scope: 7x50 illuminatedAdapters and connections: 60 mm thread, 50.8-mm and 31.7-mm sleeve, T-ring threadConnection: 50.8-mm and 31.7-mm sleeve with Flip-Mirror / folding mirrorPhotography: Primary focus and eyepiece projection SXD2WL Mount RA gear wheel: 180 teeth DEC gear wheel: 180 teeth Axis material and diameter: Carbon steel / Decl. 35 mm, RA 40 mm thickness Polar finder scope: 6x20 mm, PFL-II polar finder Height fine adjustment: 0° to 70°, (fine adjustment +/- 15°, height) Counterweight rod: 20 mm diameter Azimuth adjustment: worm gear fine adjustment Power supply: DC12 V; 0.4~1.7 A Maximum load: 15 kg, photographic, without counterweights Counterweights: 1x 1.9 kg and 1x 3.7 kg Triпod connection: 45 mm pin Dimensions: 36 cm (H) x 12 cm (W) x 36 cm (L) Weight: 8.8 kg (19.4 lb), without counterweights 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz Operating system: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher Connection: D-SUB 9PIN connector Autoguider input ST4 Power consumption SXD2WL+Wireless unit: DC12V / 0.3–2.0 A (load 10 kg), 0.4–2.2 A (load 15 kg) SCOPE OF DELIVERYSXD2WL MountWireless UnitCounterweights: 1.9 kg and 3.7 kgPolar finder scope, illuminatedAssembly toolsCar cigarette lighter cableSD103SII Lens TelescopeFolding mirror2 Eyepieces (SLV 20, SLV 5)Tube clampsDovetail mount7x50 Finder scope, illuminatedSXG Aluminium tripod

Brighter and with more colour fidelity are the binoculars of the BRESSER Pirsch ED Series As with the premium allround binoculars of the BRESSER Pirsch series the Pirsch ED Series are for every application range the right one, whether on vacation, journey, while hiking or hunting. Our Pirsch ED binoculars are equipped with the latest phase coating and allow the image to be more contrasting and high-resolution. In addition, these binoculars are equipped with the high-performance ED glass, which makes the colors even more radiant and the picture still more colorful. Color fringes are prevented by the special high-performance ED glass. This is reinforced by the high-quality fully multi coating. The combination of the built-in Barium-Kron glass material and the Dielectric coating on the prisms makes the picture even brighter and clearer. So they are well placed even at twilight.l makes the picture even brighter and clearer. Based on TwistUp eyecups spectacle wearers can also enjoy the full field of view. They are adjustable in 2 steps and also support the view without glasses. The rubber armouring, which is installed all over the binoculars, provides a gripping handling. All Pirsch ED models are equipped with a wide, very comfortable carrying strap. To complete the package, these models are all purged with high-quality ARGON gas, which protects the binoculars even more from fogging . Of course, the Pirsch ED models are protected against fog and water entry. FEATURES Compact and versatile binoculars High performance ED-glass High quality phase coating for bright and more high-contrast images Waterproof and ARGON purged to prevent fogging Rubberized housing Ideal also for spectacle wearers +/- 4 diopter SCOPE OF DELIVERY Binoculars Nylon case with shoulder strap Broad, padded carrying strap Protective objective lens caps Protective eyepiece caps Large lens cloth Manual