Vixen ED115SWT SX-Trim 115mm Diameter Refractor Telescope with Sphinx Mount and HAL110 Heavy ALuminum Tripod

Product Description:

The ED "S" apochromatic refractor features Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass in its objective lens to suppress chromatic aberration to a virtually invisible level. Coupled with a medium f/7.7 focal ratio, the ED "S" series provide a sharp, color-free image of high contrast for both visual and photographic applications. For ease of target location and precise tracking, the OTA comes on our state-of-the-art SPHINX (SX) mount with computer database and visual goto. Includes SX HAL110 tripod (adjustable from 70cm to 110cm). SX Half Pillar accessory recommended
Product Details
  • ApertureModes: 100mm-150mm
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: VIXEN
  • Label: Vixen
  • Manufacturer: Vixen
  • Model: 2716
  • MPN: 2716
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: TELESCOPE
  • ProductTypeSubcategory: refracting
  • Publisher: Vixen
  • Studio: Vixen

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