Vixen Telescope Catalog - Vixen Optics

Vixen Astronomical Products 

Refractor 

Light is collected through 

the objective lens. 

» Consistently stable field of view 

» Appropriate for viewing any 

astronomical object 

» Features easy handling and storage 

» Relatively more expensive than 

other types of optical tubes. 

» Heavier than other types of tubes 

due to multiple lenses. 

Altazimuth Mounts 

Vixen leads in technology with New Ideas and 

a Commitment to Performance and Quality 

Vixen Co., Ltd has been designing and manufacturing optical products since 1949. 

Vixen introduced the first Go-To telescope and created the Universal Dove Tail 

Plate system, a world wide standard for telescope mounting. Vixen has not only 

created unique, quality products, but also enables users to make the use of 

optical products more enjoyable with new and innovative ideas. Vixen attaches great importance to 

flexible ideas and technological advancements. Vixen’s revolutionary Aluminum Vacuum Evaporation 

system produces extremely precise mirror surfaces through the controlled layering of aluminum film. 

One of the most unique features of Vixen telescopes and mounts is their adaptability. 

Vixen telescopes and mounts are interchangeable. Choose one of our Telescope/Mount 

packages, or create one of your own. As your interest grows, swap out mounts or 

scopes to fit your observing session. With Vixen, it is easy to adapt Vixen equipment 

to your observing needs. 

Vixen’s Go-To computer controlled system, the STAR BOOK and STAR BOOK-S, 

feature star chart navigation and intuitive controls. This system is available on the GP2, 

Sphinx and Atlux Mounts. The Vixen Company’s goal is to bring emotional satisfaction and 

enjoyment to users of our products. Vixen Optical Tubes and Mounts are covered by a 5 Year 

Warranty. Electronics 1 year. 

Telescope Designs 

Reflector 

Light is collected by a 

concave primary mirror 

» Sharp central images; no chromatic 

aberration 

» Large aperture optical tube is 

moderatley priced 

» Best value of large aperture v. 

cost 

» Compact and lightweight 

Types of Mounts 

Features simple horizontal and vertical 

controls designed to easily point the 

telescope at the object you wish to view. 

Design allows for quick set up. Lightweight 

and portable. Adaptable for Binoculars 

or Spotting Scopes. Great for 

Terrestrial Observing. 

Catadioptric 

VMC: Vixen Original » VISAC: Combining 

Maksutov Cassegrain the advantages of both 

» Both mirror surfaces are spherical. Reflector and Refractor 

» Compact and lightweight » Accurate correction of aberra- 

» Chromatic, coma , and 

tion, field curvature & coma 

sperical abberation and field » Compact and lightweight 

curvature are well corrected. » Designed for Astrophotography 

*Second Corrective lens combined 

with a mirror for sharp images 

» Also great for visual observing 

Equatorial Mounts 

Features the ability to track an object 

in accordance with the rotation of the 

earth over an extended period of time. 

Can include motors and/or computer 

controller such as the StarBook . Best 

Mount type for astrophotography.

Table of Contents 

A70Lf/A80Mf Refractors 2 

VMC95L/VMC110L 3 

MINI PORTA Mount 4 

PORTA II Mount 5 

GP2 Mount 6 

GPD2 Mount 7 

Reflector Telescopes 8 

SPHINX Mounts 14 

GP2 Photo Guider/SKYPOD Mount 17 

NA140SSf Refractor 18 

ED Refractors 

AX103S Quad Refractor 

19 

22 

ATLUX Mount 23 

GAIAX Mount/VMC330L 24 

Astronomical Binoculars 25 

Eyepieces 28 

Photographic Accessories 29 

Accessories 32 

Component Diagrams 34 

Mount Accessories 36 

Table of Contents

A70Lf/A80Mf 

The A70Lf is an Achromatic Refractor with light 

gathering 100 times better than the human eye. 

2 

A70Lf Refractor 

2602 

Great introductory telescope with all glass optics. View rings around 

Saturn, craters on the Moon, or storms on Jupiter. On moonless nights, 

discover the Andromeda Galaxy or the Orion Nebula.. 

Objective lens 

Focal length (Focal ratio) 

A70Lf Packages 

A70Lf with Mini Porta Mount A70Lf with Porta II Mount 

A80Mf with Porta II Mount 

Features the New Porta II Mount. Complete 

with long flexible slow motion handles and a 

removable head. This mount adapts to your 

viewing session. 

Includes 2 eyepieces, finder scope and diagonal. 

Package Wt: 20lbs (8.8kg) 

Weight 

Finder scope 

Other accessory 

Eyepieces 

GREAT STARTER PACKAGES 

The A70Lf on either the Mini Porta or Porta II 

Mounts will start you and your family on the road 

to astronomical adventure. View planets and the 

moon with quick set up and crisp images. 

2.7 in. (70mm) 

900mm (F12.9) 

4 lb (1.9 kg) 

6x24 nder 

Dovetail mounting plate, Dew/Sun Shield 

20mm, 6.3mm 

2602mini 39951 

A80Mf Refractor 

The extra aperture in the A80Mf will reveal more detail in solar 

system and deep sky objects. Use the A80Mf for terrestrial viewing 

of ships on the ocean or for whale watching. 

2603 

Eective aperture 


Resolving power, limiting magnitude 

Light gathering power 

Tube size & weight 

Finder scope 

Adapter thread / visual back 

Eyepiece (Magnication) 


3.1 in; 80mm 

910mm (F11.4) 

1.45 arc sec., 11.3 

131x 

(OD) 90mm x (L) 860mm, 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) 

6x30mm, Field of view 7 degrees 

42mm for T-ring / 31.7mm push-t 

PL20 (46x), PL6.3 (144x) 

31.7mm Erect-image diagonal 

A80Mf Package 

39952

VMC95L & VMC110L Reflectors 

VMC95L VMC110L 

2614 26052 

The Vixen VMC95L and VMC110L,are modified Cassegrain optical tube assemblies . They include a 

built in slide diagonal, dew shield and dovetail plate. The VMC95L and VMC110L feature a small 

corrector lens ahead of the secondary mirror. This allows for visual viewing and, with a slide of the 

mirror, astrophotography. These compact optical tubes are great pick up and go scopes for astronomical 

or terrestrial observing. They come complete with a 25mm Plossl eyepiece and Red Dot Finder. 



Weight 

Finder scope 

Adapter thread / 

visual back 


Photography ]] 

3.7 in; 95mm precision spherical mirror, multi-coated 

1,045mm (F11) 

4 lbs 

Red dot nder 


Dovetail mounting plate 

Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging 



Resolving power, limiting magnitude 1.05 arc sec., 12.0 



Finder scope 


visual back 


Ultimate Grab and Go Observing 


1,035mm (F9.4) 

247x 

(OD) 4.6in (119mm) x (L) 14 in (360mm)119mm x , 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) 

Red dot nder 


Dovetail mounting plate 



Features: 

① Compact optical tube with VMC optical system featuring a meniscus in front of a secondary mirror 

① Curved secondary mirror braces help to cut down diffraction 

① Built-in slide mirror allows installation of two different power eyepieces or camera for astrophotography 

Packages 

VMC95L with Mini Porta Mount 

The most affordable portable quality package. 

The Mini Porta mount features slow motion 

controls and a sturdy, lightweight mount for 

extreme portablity. Package Wt. 10 lbs.(4.5kg) 

VMC110L 

Packages come complete with: 

25mm eyepiece; Red Dot Finder; 

Slide Mirror Diagonal 

33923 39955 

VMC110L with Porta II Mount 

One of the best multiple purpose grab and go packages. 

Suitable for looking at the stars or a bird in the tree half a 

mile away. The PORTA II gives great performance when 

viewing objects at high magnification, the damping and 

vibration being significantly reduced as compared to other 

lesser quality telescope mounts. Package Wt. 17 lbs. (7.7kg) 

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VMC95L/VMC110L

Mini Porta Mount 

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3992mini 

MINI PORTA Mount 

Vixen’s New lightweight Mini-Porta Mount is ideal for travel. Mount your telescope, 

spotting scope or camera and you are ready for any adventure. Experience smooth and 

accurate tracking with full circle slow motion controls. 

Slow motion handle positions and the amount of 

friction on the axes is adjusted with the tools stored in the 

compartment located under the rubber housing. Tools 

are always at your fingertips. 

Porta Multi Plate 

Attach a Field Scope of large 

binocular to the Porta Mount 

Lightweight, Portable, and Reliable 

Specifications: 

Altazimuth Mount; Dovetail Plate Attachment System, 

Mount load weight 10 lbs.; Weight: 10 lbs.; 

Aluminum 2 section adjustable tripod; 

Eyepiece accessory tray. 

Specifications 

Mount 

Vertical and horizontal 

slow motion 

Optical tube setting up 

Maximum loading weight 

Weight 

Tripod 

Porta Optional Accessories 

Flexible Handles 

300mm 

Long slow motion handles for 

Mini Porta nd Porta Mounts 

Mini Porta Mount 

Altazimuth mount 

120-tooth wheel gears whole-circle 

movement 

Dovetail-plate attachment system 

About 10 lbs (4.5kg) 

6 lbs (2.7kg)including tripod. 

38011 8800 3942 

Aluminum 2-section adjustable tripod, 

legs adjustable from 35.4 in to 51.2 in 

(90cm to 130cm) in length 

An accessory tray holds equipment such 

as cameras or eyepieces. 

Porta Camera 

Tripod Adapter 

1/4” Thread

5 Year 

Warranty 

5863 


Mount 


slow motion 

Optical tube setting up 


Weight 

Tripod 

While the optical tube can 

move freely, the friction 

control system keeps it in 

place. 

PORTA II Mount 

PORTA II Altazimuth Mount 


120-tooth wheel gears whole-circle 

movement 

Dovetail-plate attachment system 

About 20 lbs (9kg) 

15 lbs (6.8kg) including tripod. 

Aluminum 2-section adjustable tripod, 

legs adjustable from 35.4 in to 51.2 in 

(90cm to 130cm) in length 

The Porta II is a solid altimazimuth mount with a 20 lb 

payload capacity. It features whole circle slow motion in both 

directions with its Flexible Handles. This minimizes vibrations 

and keeps your view sharp and steady. Very useful in searching 

and tracking celestial objects. The mount head is easily removed 

to allow for a switch to a heavier tripod. 

Features: 

The slow motion handle positions 

and the amount of friction on the 

axes can be adjusted using the tools 

stored in rubber covered compartment. 

Your Pick up and Go Choice 

In addition, this is a great mount for terrestrial viewing. Our 

gear drives make it a simple matter to precisely track a planet 

or a ship on the horizon by turning the elevation and/or azimuth 

control handles. The “World-Standard” dovetail attachment 

system on the Porta II was developed by Vixen. This allows the 

Porta II to accept various dovetail mounted optical tubes and 

binoculars. 

Slow Motion in both Axis 

Flexible Slow Motion Handles 

Removable Head for tripod change 

Accessory Tray 

Lightweight: 15 lbs 

A variety of optical tubes can be 

mounted with Vixen’s Universal 

Dovetail plate system. 

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Porta II Mount

GP2 Mount 

3990 

GP2 Mount 

Simple (Optional) Polar Alignment 

With the 2 Degree incremental 

altitude scale 

STAR BOOK-S SET 

Incorporates Vixen’s legendary 

GOTO controller with BUILT IN 

STAR CHART that shows you 

exactly where the telescope is pointing 

and displays “what’s up” right 

now. The software contains a 22,000 

object database. 

GP2 Mount Accessories 

With smooth and accurate tracking, Vixen’s easy to use GP2 

Equatorial Mount is a platform for serious astronomers. This 

mount functions well for both the visual observer and the 

astrophotographer. The GP2 is an excellent choice for observers 

who want a simple, yet sturdy mount, with the ability to grow 

into a Go-Tosystem. You can begin with the basic manual slow 

motion control mount and then upgrade to the D2M Motor set 

or the STAR BOOK-S for full Go-To functionality. 

3990HAL130 

3990SBST 

Specications 

R.A. slow motion axis 

DEC slow motion axis 

R.A. graduations 

DEC graduations 

Polar axis scope 

Altitude adjustment 

Azimuth adjustment 

Motor drive 


Counterweight 

Weight 

Vixen’s Uiversal Dovetail Plate 

system allows easy exchange of 

optical tubes on the mount. 

DUAL AXIS MOTOR 

DRIVE SET 

Consists of D2M Dual Axis 

Controller, two MT-1WT motors 

and a battery box. Each item also 

available separately. 

GP2 Mount with Tripod 

GP2 Mount with STAR BOOK-S 

and Tripod 

GP2 Mount 

2522 3941 3881 

144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement 


Optional (included in Polar axis scope set) 

Optional (included in Polar axis scope set) 

Optional 

0 degree to 62 degrees, (2-degree increments) 

Double-screw ne adjustment 

Optional, with STAR BOOK-S set or D2M motor drive set 

22 lbs (9.8kg) 

8.15 lb (3.7 kg) 

8.8 lb (4.0 kg), without counterweight 

25141 

HAL130 Tripod 

GP ALUMINUM CASE 

3909 

7331 

GP COMPASS 

GP2 HALF PILLAR

Specications 




DEC graduations 




Motor drive 


Counterweight 

Weight 

5 Year 

Warranty 

3991 

GPD2 Mount 

3991HAL130 

GPD2 Mount with HAL130 and Tripod 

GPD2 Mount 



10 minutes increments 

2 degrees increments 

6x20mm, wide 8 degrees eld of view 



Optional, with STAR BOOK-S set or D2M motor drive set 

35 lbs (15.8kg) 

4.2 lb (1.9 kg) x 1 and 8.15 lb (3.7 kg) 

18.7 lb (8.5 kg), without counterweight 

STAR BOOK-S SET 

Complete with the Go-To 

Hand controller, two 

motors, RA housing and 

circuit board cables and 

battery box. 

GP ALUMINUM CASE GP2 HALF PILLAR GP COMPASS 

Vixen has been making versions of the GP mount almost since 

the inception of the company. It originally started out as the 

Polaris Mount, then evolved through refinements to the Great 

Polaris Mount and with further refinements, now as the GPD2 Mount. 

As with all versions, the GPD2 incorporates the same care and 

precision that is evident in all Vixen products The GPD2 

equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP2 

mounts. With its solid steel R. A. and Declination axes 

and brass worm gears, this mount will hold up to years of 

heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for 

astrophotography the worm gears are especially machined 

to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error. 

The GPD2 Mount is equipped with a polar axis scope with 

a built in illuminator. The GPD2 holds almost 50% more 

weight than the GP2. Add the Dual Axis Drive Motor set 

for smooth, accurate tracking. 

3991M 

GPD2 Mount with D2M Motor Set and Tripod 

The GPD2 features a 

6x20mm Polar Axis 

scope with a built in 

variable intensity 

illuminator. 

GPD2 Mount Accessories 

2522 3941 

DUAL AXIS MOTOR DRIVE SET 

Consists of D2M Dual Axis 

Controller, two MT-1WT motors and 

a battery box. Each item also 

available separately. 

3881 3909 7331 25141 

HAL130 Tripod 

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GPD2 Mount

R130Sf Reflector 



Resolving power, limiting magnitude .89 arc sec., 12.3 



Finder scope 

Eyepieces 


650mm (F5.0) 

345x 

(OD) 5.5 in (140mm) x (L) 25.6 in( 650mm), 9 lb (4.1kg) 

6x30 

PL20mm, PL6.3mm 

VMC110L 2604 

The PORTA II is a solid performer when 

viewing objects at high magnification, 

Damping and vibration are 

significantly reduced as compared 

to other lesser quality telescope 

mounts. Center an object in the 

eye piece and use the included 

slow motion handles to maintain 

the view. 

This lightweight 5” reflector is a favorite of 

many new astronomers because it features 

remarkable light gathering with sharp images 

for its price and size. With a standard 20mm 

Plőssl, more than the entire moon fills the eyepiece. 

You’ll view innumerable star clusters and 

dark clouds, not to mention nebulas and galaxies. 

Add a 32mm and the heavens open up with 

a remarkable 2.5 degree field of view! All of the 

stars in the Pleiades can be viewed at the same 

time. The visual observer will enjoy wide views 

of deep sky objects. Actual groups of nebula or 

clusters can be viewed at the same time with this 

instrument. 

The R130Sf comes standard with the 6 x 30 finder, 2 eyepieces, tube rings and dovetail tube plate 

that fits on all Vixen mounts. This is a scope you can start with on a user-friendly Porta II Mount 

and later move up to one of our electronic mounts such as the GP2 or Sphinx. 5 Year Warranty. 

R130Sf Packages 

R130Sf with Porta II Mount R130Sf with GP2 Mount 

Perfect Medium Aperture Pick up and Go! 

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Model Porta II - R130Sf 






Finder scope 




Total weight (w/o eyepiece) 

R130Sf Reflector 

39954 

5.1 in (130mm) 

650mm (F5) 

0.89 arc sec., 12.3 

345x 

(OD) 6.3 in (160mm) x (L) 22.5 in (572mm), 8.8 lb (4.0kg)) 

6x30mm nder, Field of view 7 degrees 


PL20 (45x), PL6.3 (143x) 

31.7mm Erect-image diagonal 

23.8 lbs (10.8kg) 

PORTA R130Sf Model 

130mm Eective aperture 

650mm (F5.0) Focal length (Focal ratio) 

0.89 arc sec., Resolving 12.3 power, limiting magnitude 

345x Light gathering power 

(OD) 160mm Tube x (L) size 572mm, & weight 4.0 kg (8.8. lb) 

6x30mm nder, Finder Field scope of view 7 degrees 


PL20 (33x), Eyepiece PL6.3 (103x) (Magnication) 

— Other accessory 

10.8 kg (23.8 Tripod lb) (HAL130) 


Deep Sky and Low Price 

The versatile R130Sf on the GP2 

mount can be used for visual observing 

as well as beginning astrophotography. 

Position the GP2 Mount toward the 

North Star and enjoy easy and accurate 

tracking. Includes 2 eyepieces and counterweight 

39592 

39593 

GP2 - R130Sf 

R130Sf/GP2 Mount 

R130Sf/GP2 Mount and 

STAR BOOK-S 

5.1 80mm in (130mm) 

650mm 600mm (F/5) (F7.5) 

0.89 1.45 arc arc sec., sec., 12.311.3 

345x 131x 

(OD) (OD) 6.3 100mm in (160mm) x (L) x 570mm, (L) 22.5 3.4 in (572mm), kg (7.5 lb) 8.8lbs (4.0kg) 

6x30mm 9x50mm nder, nder, Field Field of view of view 7 degrees 4.8 degrees 

42mm 42mm for for T-ring T-ring / 31.7mm / 50.8mm, push-t 31.7mm push-t 

NPL20 NPL20 (33x), (30x), NPL6.3 NPL6 (103x) (100x) 

Counterweight 31.7mm Flip 3.7 mirror kg (8.15 diagonal, lb) Aluminum case 

Legs 10.3 adjustable kg (22.7 from lb) 32 in (81cm) to 51 in (130cm) in length, 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) 

40.8 lb(18.5kg)

R200SS Reflector 

The remarkably fast 200mm (8”) f/4 parabolic primary mirror of the Vixen R200SS Newtonian reflector 

gives extremely sharp images with no chromatic aberration. The use of state-of-the-art coating technology 

yields the ideal surface for its f/4 primary mirror. The visual observer will enjoy wide views of deep sky 

objects. Groups of nebula or star clusters can be viewed easily with this optical tube. 

The telescope’s large aperture and compact body make it ideally suited for astrophotography. The use of 

the optional coma corrector allows for a sharp coma-free image from edge to edge, and the rack and pinion 

focuser, with an adapter, accepts 2” eyepieces. Optional Dual Speed Focuser. 5 Year Warranty. 

2642 



Includes 7x50 Finder; Bracket; Tube Rings; Dove Tail Plate 

R200SS Packages 




Finder scope 


visual back 



R200SS with GP2 Mount 

The GP2 equatorial mount is easy to use and functions well for the visual observer 

and the astrophotographer. Manually guide with slow motion controls or use optional 

electronic systems. Add the Star Book-S set for GoTo. (#99633) 

7.8 in; 200mm parabolic mirror, multi-coated 

800mm (F4.0) 

R200SS with GPD2 Mount 

The heavy duty GPD2 equatorial mount features brass gears and a steel shaft. Great for 

adding extra equipment for astrophotography. Add the D2M Motor Set for accurate 

tracking. (#99842M) 

R200SS with Sphinx SXW Mount 

The SPHINX SXW equatorial mount and STAR BOOK controller have been intelligently 

engineered for high-speed automatic location of celestial objects. The SPHINX SXW 

comes standard with built in motors and the world’s first star chart go-to controller. 

Includes 4.2 lb (1.9kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg). counterweights. Perfect astrophotography 

package. 

R200SS with Sphinx SXD Mount 

Vixen’s Sphinx SXD Mount is designed with improved rigidity and precision movements. 

The SXD features solid steel motors, and smooth RA and DEC motors. With a maximum 

load weight of 50 lbs, the SXD mount will hold the R200SS and additional equipment 

with ease. Includes 4.2 lb (1.9kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg) counterweights. 

MODEL GP2 -R200SS GPD2-R200SS SPHINX SXW- R200SS SPHINX SXD -R200SS 

ITEM # 99632/99633 99842/99842M 7742 55036 

OTHER ACC. Tube Rings, Finder Scope and Bracket, NLV25 Eyepiece, and Dovet Tail plate 

WEIGHT 49.2 lbs (22.3kg) 59 lbs (26.8kg) 52.3 lbs (23.7kg) 60.6 lbs (27.5kg) 

816x 

(OD) 9.1 in (232mm x (L) 27.5 in (700mm) 11.7 lb(5.3 kg ) 

7x50mm nder, eld of view 7 degrees 

60mm, 42mm for T-ring / 31.7mm push-t 

Dovetail plate, Tube rings and Carry strap 


2642OTA 

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R200SS Reflector 

R200SS

VMC200L Reflector 


The VMC200L is a unique 200mm (8”) catadioptric optical system. It incorporates a 

primary mirror and a meniscus corrector just before a secondary mirror. By doing so, 

light is corrected twice on the optical path. The end result is that spherical 

aberration and field curvature are corrected to a high degree of 

optical performance. The VMC200L’s primary 

mirror is f/2.5; the compound optical system 

is f/9.75. This makes the system much more 

compact and portable than its competition. With 

the optical correction placed before the secondary 

mirror, the VMC200L avoids the necessity of 

having a corrector plate and all the dewing 

problems associated with a closed optical tube. 

An additional key feature is the rack and pinion 

focusing that is placed behind the primary mirror. 

The use of this focusing system eliminates the image shift 5829 Optical Tube Only 

associated with most other SCT systems. This is especially 

important when using high power magnification or 


Focal length (Focal ratio) 800mm (F/4.0) 

astro-photography.When focusing, the image is stable and 


easy to adjust. Manufactured in Japan. 5 Year Warranty. 

Light gathering power 816x 

VMC200L with 7x50 Finder Scope 

and Flip Mirror 

VMC200L Packages 

The Best of Both Worlds 

VMC200L and Porta II Mount 

BIG Quality Aperture and 

Grab and Go Convenience! 

VMC200L with GP2 Mount 

The GP2 equatorial mount is easy to use and 

functions well for the visual observer. Accepts 

optional electronic drives. Add the Star Book-S 

for Go To observing. (#99703) 

VMC200L with GPD2 Mount 

With a load weight of 35 lbs, the GPD2 will 

carry a variety of optical tubes. Add the D2M 

Motor Set for accurate Tracking (.#99704M) 

VMC200L with Sphinx SXW Mount 

PerfectAn Observer’s dream combination, with the world’s 

first star chart go-to controller, with full color LCD display. 

VMC 200L withSphinx SXD Mount 

Vixen’s Sphinx SXD Mount is designed with improved rigidity 

and precision movements and a maximum load weight of 50 lbs, 

MODEL /PORTA II - VMC200L GP2 - VMC200L GPD2 - VMC200L SPHINX SXW - VMC200L SPHINX SXD -VMC200L 

ITEM # 5823P2 99702/99703 99704/99704M 27733 55037 

OTHER ACC. 7x50 Finder, Finder Bracket, Flip Mirror, and NLV25 Eyepiece 

WEIGHT 28 lbs (11.4kg) 48.3 lbs (26.8kg) 31 lbs (14.4kg) 51.4 lbs (23.3g) 60 lbs (27.2kg) 

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2633 


Finder scope 


visual back 



7.90 in; 200mm parabolic mirror, multi-coated 

(OD) 9.1 in (232mm) x (L) 27.5 in (700mm), 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) 


60mm, 42mm for T-ring / 31.7mm push-t 

Dovetail plate, Tube rings and Carry strap 

Prime focus, Eyepiece projection and Afocal imaging

VMC260L Packages 


A superior modified Cassegrain design, the VMC260L outperforms 

a traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain. The Japanese made Vixen 

VMC260L is a true all purpose telescope. 

With a focal length of 3,000mm, the tube is only 

about 650mm (20”) long. As a result the 

instrument is very portable. With its 

10.4” aperture the VMC260L collects 

enough light for serious visual and 

photographic applications and for 

both planetary and deep sky observing. 

The large 260mm aperture Catadioptric 

design consists of two mirrors and a unique 

double meniscus lens design. This corrector, 

in front of the secondary mirror, virtually 

eliminates spherical aberration and field curvature with 

superb contrast. Focusing is through primary mirror movement. 



The VMC260Lfeatures Dielectric Coated Mirrors for brighter star images. 

It is an excellent telescope for observing globular clusters, double stars and distant 

planets. With its open tube the telescope cools down quicker than a classical Cassegrain. Light coming 

from the object is reflected off the primary mirror (f/2.5) and then passes through the corrector in front 

of the secondary mirror. This correcting lens is responsible for the large usable field of the VMC260L. 

5 Year Warranty. 

5830 VMC260L Optical Tube for Atlux Mount 5831 

VMC260L Optical Tube for Sphinx Mount 

VMC260L Packages include 7x50 Finder Scope and Bracket, NLV25 Eyepiece 




Finder scope 


visual back 



Pair the VMC260L with the Atlux mount. The Atlux is a mid-sized Go-To Equatorial 

mount designed to work with the STAR BOOK hand controller. The revolutionary STAR 

BOOK system features sky charts, PEC and autoguider functions. With its 75 pound load 

capacity this mount is a solid platform for both the astrophotographer and visual observer 

. 

Pair the VMC260L and the Sphinx SXD Mount 

which incorporates one piece hardened steel RA 

and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout. 

The Sphinx SXD can handle a load capacity up 

to 50 lbs. and comes complete with PEC and the 

incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope. 

MODEL SPHINX SXD - VMC260L NEW ATLUX - VMC260L NEW ATLUX - VMC260lL 

ITEM # 86692 66692 66691 

TRIPOD HAL130 DP95 P110 PILLAR 

OTHER ACC. 7X50 Finder Scope and Bracket, NLV25 Eyepiece 


3,000mm (F/11.5) 

WEIGHT 49.2 lbs (22.3kg) 111.6lbs (50.6kg) 122.6 lbs 55.6kg) 

1,380x 

(OD) 11.9 in (304mm) x (L) 25.6 in (650mm), 22.1 lbs (10 kg ) 

7x50mm nder, eld of view 6.8 degrees 

60mm, 42mm for T-ring / 50.8mm ] , 

31.7mm push-t, with Flip mirror diagonal 

Dovetail mounting and Metal carry handle 


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VMC260L Reflector

VC200L Reflector 

Edge 

VC200L Reflector 

VIXEN’s unique VISAC Catadioptric System 

The VISAC (Vixen’s Sixth order Aspherical Catadioptric) design achieves 

a photographic field virtually fre of aberration. As coma, spherical and 

curvature of field are perfectly corrected, images captured are stunningly 

sharp. Star images are less than 15 microns across all the way to the very 

edge of the 42mm image circle. It is a telescope designed for both visual 

observation and astrophotography. 

Fluorite Lens VC200L The comparison to the left shows 

extremely small chromatic aberration, 

Edge 

in very small five hundredth millimeter 

units. This clearly shows the aberration 

in the VISAC system is far less 

than on a fluorite refractor, which itself 

produces exceptional color correction. 

Center 

-0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 

Center 

-0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 

g-ray C-ray F-ray d-ray e-ray 

Type Spherical aberration Coma aberration Field curvature 

Cassegrain 

Dall-Kirkham 

Ritchy-Chretien 

Schimdt-Cassegrain 

VISAC 

The Astro-Photographer’s Dream Machine 

The VC 200L is an 8” f/9.0 highly corrected, highly specialized telescope for astro-imaging. Vixen’s 

unique catadioptric design features a high precision sixth order aspherical primary mirror, a convex 

secondary mirror and triplet corrector lens. VISAC is an abbreviation for Vixen’s Sixth-Order 

Aspherical Cassegrain. VISAC provides 

high-definition star images to the edge of 

a wide viewing field and offers 

exceptionally outstanding performance for 

astrophotography. The primary mirror is 

held by a retaining ring, instead of hooks 

to decrease flare and enhance contrast. 

Even at the edge of the 35mm film format 

(larger CCD chips) stars are sharp ( smaller 

than 15 micrometers) This is smaller than the 

2632OTA 

resolution of fine quality CCD cameras, which means that the telescope does not limit the image quality. 

With its elaborate aspherical optical design it achieves an excellent image correction throughout the large 

illuminated field. (42mm diameter fully illuminated) 

With the f/6.4 reducer you get much shorter exposure times. 

The reducer is a highly recommended optional accessory. Rack 

and Pinion Focuser = No Image Shift. 

12 

3880 

2632 

Includes Flip Mirror and Finder Scope 

VC200L/VMC200L Case 

Designed to protect and transport your VC200L or 

VMC200L in one easy to carry hard case. With a 

durable aluminum outer shell, and locking latches 

this case is designed for rugged durability. 






Finder scope 


visual back 


Photography 

7.9 in ; 200mm VISAC aspherical mirror, multi-coated 

1,800mm (F/9.0) 

816x 

(OD) 9.1 in (232mm) x (L) 24.4 in (620mm), 13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg) 




Dovetail mounting and Metal carry handle 


Optional Accessories 

Dual Speed Focuser 

Fine Focus 1/7th speed focusing 

T-Ring 

Select the T Ring for your 

individual camera. See Pg. 31 

Direct Wide Photo Adapter 

3876 

3877 

3878 

37227 

Canon EOS 

Olympus 

General 

3868 

Focal Reducer 

Reduces Focal Length by .71x; 

Use with T Ring and Wide Photo 

Adapter or Camera Adapter.

VC200L Packages 

VC200L with GPD2 Mount 

The GPD2 equatorial mount is easy to use and 

functions well for both the visual observer and 

for the astrophotographer. Includes 1.9k and 3.7k 

counterweights. 

VC200L with Sphinx SXW Mount 

Explore the beauty of the night sky with greater ease and stability 

with the SPHINX equatorial mount and STAR BOOK controller. 

The Dream Package for Viewing and Imaging 

VC200L with Sphinx SXD Mount 

Pair the VC200L and Vixen’s Sphinx SXD Mount with the STAR BOOK 

hand controller and you have a system designed with Astrophotographers 

in mind. 

MODEL GPD2 - VC200L GPD2 D2M - VC200L SPHINX SXW - VC200L SPHINX SXD - VC200L 

ITEM # 99852 99852M 9732 55035 

OTHER ACC. 7X50 Finder, NLV25 Eyepiece, Flip Mirror 

WEIGHT 26.4 lbs (58.4kg) 28.4 lbs (62.4kg) 51.6 lbs (23.4kg) 60 lbs (27.2kg) 

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VC200L Packages

Sphinx SXW Mount 

SPHINX SXW Mount 

2510 

Counterweight 

4.2 lb (1.9 kg) 

Size (Body) 

Sphinx SXW with Tripod 

Weight 

15 lb (6.8 kg), without counterweight 

The Sphinx SXW Mount features leading edge innovations developed through decades of 

experience in building German Equatorial Mounts. The Sphinx SXW Mount with 

the STAR BOOK Hand Controller are ground breaking advancements in high speed, portable 

Go-To technology. 

Easy secure setup. The Sphinx SXW Mount sets up in minutes. One bolt secures it to the tripod. 

Simply connect the STAR BOOK and power, and you are ready to observe. 

The STAR BOOK is the most advanced astronomical hand controller available and is 

recommended for anyone interested in exploring the night sky. Beginners and seasoned 

hobbyists will benefit from the portability of the mount, the easy to use controller, the ability 

to download future upgrades directly to the controller and the versatility of placing a variety of 

optical tubes on this equatorial mount. The STAR BOOK offer astronomical navigation with a 

large full color LCD screen and detailed star charts. The Sphinx SXW Mount comes complete 

with a 1.9kg counterweight to mount a wide range of optical tubes. 5 Year Warranty 


SX Polar Axis Scope 

SX Aluminum 

Case 

STAR BOOK 

Screen Brightness Sheet 

14 

2573 

2697 

2529 

2502 

High Speed and Precise 

Automatic Go-To Slewing 

The short profile declination head and 

internal motors greatly improve balance 

and motion around the RA Axis. This 

innovative, lightweight design achieves 

energy savings, high slewing speed, and 

very precise motor control. 

Sturdy Aluminum Tripod 

Rigid and strong, the HAL130 aluminum 

tripod for the Sphinx Mount provides 

stable observing free of vibrations. 

Advanced Astronomical Navigation 

with Sphinx SXW Mount 

Learn the night sky with this lightweight 

Go-To mount. Great for Astrophotography! 

Specications 



R.A. coordinates display 

DEC coordinates display 




Telescope controller 

Power source 

Maximum loading weight 35 lbs (15.8kg) 

Sphinx SXW Features 



On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments 

On the screen of STAR BOOK, 1.0 arc min. increments 

Optional 

0 degree to 70 degrees, (Fine 

adjustment with tangent screw:+/-15 

degrees, 3-step elevation) 


STAR BOOK 


DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes 

13.7 in (36cm) (H) x 4.7 in (12cm) (W) x 14.1 in (36cm) (L) 

25151 

HAL130 

Tripod 

Retractable Counterweight Shaft 

The counterweight shaft is made of 

durable, corrosion resistant stainless steel. 

It retracts into the declination body for 

storage. To use the shaft for a counterweight, 

pull the shaft out and engage the lock. 

Polar Axis Scope Ready 

An optional internal Polar Axis Scope 

can be installed into a preset position. A 

variable intensity illuminator is preinstalled 

to evenly illuminate the reticle. 

Built in Motors 

Internal motors mean no cable tangle, 

easy set up and a smart looking exterior.

STAR BOOK Features 

Large Color LCD Screen 

The STAR BOOK has a large 

4.7” LCD Screen 320x249 pixels) 

Mount Motion linked to Star 

Chart 

In Scope Mode, when the telescope 

motion is controlled in real time, 

manual motor corrections and slewing 

are scaled to the zoom setting on 

the star chart. Motion is fast when 

the chart displays wide fields and 

becomes progressively finer when 

zoomed to more narrow fields. 

Intuitive Button Operation 

Simple yet ergonomic layout of 

the control buttons. As you move 

through the STAR BOOK menus, 

the function of each button is graphically 

indicated on the display. 

New users quickly adapt to the 

intuitive STAR BOOK operation. 

Built in Speaker 

Signal tones confirm movements. 

Multi Languages 

The STARBOOK functions in 

English, German, French, Italian, 

Spanish, and Japanese. 

Power Supply: DC 12 Volts 

Electricity Consumption: 

.25 watts (Max) 

Dimensions: 7.7 in x 5.7 in x 1.1 in 

(19.5cm x 14.5cm x 2.8cm) 

Weight: .9 oz. (400g) 

STAR BOOK Navigation 

Search for objects with the Built in Star Chart 

The STAR BOOK stores over 22,000 celestial objects in its memory. 

This includes 110 Messier objects and 4,980 NGC/IC objects. The 

STAR BOOK displays objects that are in the sky for the current time 

and location. To begin, choose an interesting object on the screen. 

Your telescope will start to slew to your target automatically when you 

press the Go-To button. 

Can be used as Stand Alone 

12V DC power can be attached 

to the STAR BOO K without 

attaching it to the mount itself. It 

enables the STAR BOOK to work 

as a stand alone “night sky” simulator 

for planning your observing. 

Connect Directly to PC 

Works with most popular planetarium 

software. 

Altazimuth Mount Mode 

It is possible to move the mount in 

vertical or horizontal directions, as 

on an altazimuth mount, with a single 

key press. 

LAN Port 

This allows for the upgrade of software. 

The latest firmware updates 

can be downloaded to your PC and 

then transferred to the STAR BOOK. 

Auto Guider Port 

Adapts for use with various available 

Autoguiders 

Features PEC and Backlash 

Compensation 

Search by a list of well known objects 

The STAR BOOK contains a list of well known 

deep sky objects in its database, including such 

objects as the Andromeda Galaxy, Hyades and 

Pleiades. Quickly search by name to find your 

observing target. Press the GoTo Button and 

view. 

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STAR BOOK Controller

Sphinx SXD Mount 

SPHINX SXD Mount 

While the outside might look similar to the standard 

Sphinx Mount, the changes that have happened under 

the hood are huge! Incorporating one piece hardened 

steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout, 

the new Sphinx SXD can handle a load capacity up 

to 50 lbs. The Sphinx SXD comes complete with PEC 

and the incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope. 

Astronomers with larger optical tubes and all level of astrophotographers are sure to feel right at home with 

the intuitive controls that so many have become accustomed to with the standard Sphinx Mount. Its 4.7” Color 

LCD Display gives an exact position against its scrolling star chart. Any object is a point and look away! 

The innovative STAR BOOK hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color LCD screen! 

The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GOTO guide for the mount. Zoom-In/Out 

buttons for the color star chart display also control the motor speed. As you zoom in closer to an object on the 

display screen, the motor speed automatically becomes finer and as you zoom out the motor speed increases to 

cover larger distances. 5 Year Warranty. 

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SXHA1130 

Tripod 

2503 

3599 

AC Adapter 12V 3A 

25151 5460 

Accessory Tray 

2697 

SX Aluminum 

Case 

Sphinx SXD Features 

Upgraded Sphinx Model 

All the features of the Sphinx SXW 

Mount and a built in polar axis scope. 

Built in Bearings 

Used for the RA and DEC axes to 

reduce load on the motors and make 

the motion of the axes smooth. 


Max. loading weight 

RA & DEC Worm wheel 


Counterweights 

Weight 

2503HAL130 

Specications 

Comparison of SXD and SXW 



R.A. coordinates display 

DEC coordinates display 




Telescope controller system 

Power source 


Counterweight 

Size (Body) 

Weight 

SXD 

Sphinx SXD with SX HAL130 Tripod 

15 kg (33 lb), excluding counterweight 

Brass wheel 

Supplied 

1.9 kg (4.2 lb) x1, 3.7 kg (8.15 lb) x1 

8.8 kg (19.4 lb) 

Sphinx SXD Mount 



On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments 

On the screen of STAR BOOK, 1.0 arc min. increments 

Built in 

0 deg. to 70 deg., (Fine adjustment with tangent screw:+/-15 

degrees, 3-step elevation) 


STAR BOOK 

DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes 

50 lbs (22.6 kg) 

4.2 lb (1.9 kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7 kg) 

14.1 in (36cm) (H) x 4.7 in (12cm )(W) x 14.2 in (36cm) (L) 

19.4 lbs (8.8 kg), without counterweight 

Solid Steel 

Precisely machined thick steel provides 

rigid and accurate RA and DEC 

axes. 

Precision Worm Gear 

High precision processed worm gears 

for smooth whole circle movement. 

Comparison of Sphinx SXD and Sphinx SXW 

SXW 

12 kg (26.5 lb), excluding counterweight 

Aluminum wheel 

Optional 

1.9 kg (4.2 lb) x1 

6.8 kg (15.0 lb)

The ideal tracking mount for camera guided astrophotography. 

Includes aluminum tripod legs, drive motor, single axis controller, 

and carry bag. 

The SKYPOD is an innovative design that takes Grab and Light Go gathering astronomy power to a 

Visual back 

new level. The SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount features Go-To Eyepiece* observing (Magnification) with the 

Size 

STAR BOOK-S controller featuring built in star charts. The screen lets you 


view objects by location, name or category. With Vixen’s universal dovetail 

system, many optical tubes can be mounted on the SKYPOD. The STAR BOOK- 

S can be used as a stand alone unit and the database can be upgraded. The fully 

enclosed gear drive and motors are smooth and slew the telescope to almost 4 

degrees per second from one object to another. The tracking is accurate and quiet. 

SKYPOD Mount 

with AL130 Tripod 

VMC110L on the SKYPOD 

GRAB AND GO-TO 

The perfect combination for easy 

setup and quick Go-To observing. 

VMC10L on the SKYPOD Mount. 

Model 





Finder scope 



Tripod 

3540 

27522AL130 


SKYPOD VMC110L 

4.33 in (110mm) 

1,035mm (F/9.4) 

1.05 arc sec., 12.0 

247x 

Red dot nder 

GP2 Photo Guider 




R.A. slow motion 




Motor drive 


Counterweight 

Tripod 

Total weight 

SKYPOD Mount 

Specications 

Mount 


slow motion 

Controller 

Power source 


Size (Body) 

Weight 


NPL25 (41x) 

AL130 

19 lb (8.6 kg) with AL130 Tripod 

Counterweight 

The counterweight 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) is not included in the SKYPOD VMC110L package. 

Effective aperture 

Model 


SKYPOD Altazimuth Mount 




2.5 degrees per rotation 

6x20mm with illuminated reticle 


Double-screw ne adjustment, 

about 1 degree per rotation 

Optional, with STAR BOOK-S set or 

D2M motor drive set 

About 5.5 lb (2.5 kg), excluding counterweight 

2.4lb (1.1 kg) 

Legs adjustable from 16.5 in (42cm) to 

27.5 in (70cm) in length, 4 lb (1.8 kg) 

13.2 lb (6.0 kg) 


70-toothwheel gears whole-circle movement, 

Motor driven only and no manual operation 

STAR BOOK-S 

DC12 volts 

20 lbs (9kg) 

7.5 in (19cm (H) x 8.3 in (21cm) (W) x 7.8 in (20cm )(L) 

14.3 lb (8.8kg) with Tripod 

Optional 

3873 

25006 

GP2 Photo Guider 

Counterweight 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) and 

weight shaft extension 

80mm 

900mm (F11.2) 

1.45 arc sec., 11.3 

131x 

31.7mm push-fit 

OR25 (36x) 

BT80M-A 

(W) 190mm x (L) 580mm 

5.0 kg (11.0 lb) 


27610 

8644 

3599 

5460 

25120 

2511 

SKYPOD Counterweight 

Cigarette Lighter Plug 

Adapter 

AC Adapter - 12V 

Triangle Accessory Tray 

27522 

AL130 Aluminum Tripod 

Legs adjustable from 90cm to 

130cm Weight: 8.15 lbs (3.7kg) 

Tabletop Tripod 

Weight: 3 lbs (1.4kg) 

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GP2 Photo Guider/SKYPOD Mount

NA140SSf Refractor 

NA140SSf Refractor 

The 5.5” NA140SSf is an incredible performer. Deep Sky objects 

are easily visible and Astro-Imagers looking for a fast instrument with clear 

aperture will be impressed with the NA140’s performance. The advanced 4-element objective lens, set in 

two groups, minimizes residual chromatic aberrations. With its unique Petzval like correcting lens at the 

rear, this Neo-Achromatic telescope is specifically designed to provide improved color and a flat field, 

ideal for astrophotography. Manufactured in Japan, comes complete with our new Dual Speed Focuser. 

One user states: 

“Correction is so good, that I have also used the telescope for stellar and lunar photography - a use for which 

I had not originally purchased this telescope.” The NA140 “has excellent imagery across the field of the 

Canon DSLR but seems to have little or no apparent lateral color error. Its low weight for its aperture, easy 

portability and excellent medium focal length and fast f-ratio make it the perfect ‘one telescope does it all’ product.” 

NA140SSf with GPD2 MOUNT 

NA140SSf with GD2 Mount 

and D2M Motor Set 

NA140SSf Packages 

NA140SSf with SPHINX 

SXD MOUNT 

NA140SSf with ATLUX 

MOUNT 

MODEL GPD2 - NA140SSF SPHINX SXW - NA140SSf SPHINX SXD - NA140SSf NEW ATLUX- NA140SSf 

ITEM # 66262/6626M 95868 95869 66694/66695 

OTHER ACC. HAL130 Tripod Half Pillar, HAL130Tripod Half Pillar, HAL130 Tripod DP95Tripod/P110 Pillar 

WEIGHT 61.5 lbs (27.9kg) 41.4 lbs (18.8kg) 45.8 lbs (20.8kg) 104.5 lbs (47.4kg)/ 

115.4 (52.4kg) 

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5868 

NA140SSf with 

SPHINX SXW Mount 






Finder scope 


visual back 


Photography ✞✞ 

5.5 in (140mm) Neo-achromatic, multi-coated 

800mm (F/5.7) 

0.82 arc sec., 12.5 

All NA140SSf Packages include: 7X50 Finder, NLV25 Eyepiece, Flip Mirror, Rings and Dove Tail Plate 

400x 

(OD) 5.5 in (140mm) x (L) 40.3 in (1,024mm), 14.3 lbs(6.5 kg) 




Dovetail-plate and Tube rings and Carry strap 









visual back 

Photography 

The special ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually free of false 

color. The design uses newly developed, environmentally friendly glass technology. The 

optical tube is very stable yet light weight. Vixen’s new Dual Speed Focuser, now standard on the 

ED81, provides fine focus adjustments for 1/7th speed focusing. Made in Japan. 5 Year Warranty. 

ED81S with 

Porta II Mount 

3.2 in (81mm) ED Apochromatic, multi-coated 

625mm (F/7.7) 

134x 

(OD)3.5 in (90mm)( x (L) 23.6 in (600mm, 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) 

Tube Rings 




ED81S Refractor 

ED81S with GP2 Mount 

ED81S with GP2 Mount and 

STAR BOOK-S 

ED81S Packages 

ED81S with GPD2 Mount 

ED81S with GPD2 Mount and 

D2M Motor Set 

ED81S with Sphinx 

SXW Mount 

MODEL PORTA II -ED81S GP2 - ED81S GPD2 - ED81S SPHINX SXW - ED81S 

ITEM # 5864P2 99532/99533 99782/ 99782M 55032 

OTHER ACC. Red Dot Finder, NLV25mm Eyepiece, Dove Tail Plate, Flip Mirror. 

WEIGHT 17.2lbs (5.8kg) 26 lbs (11.8kg) 50.9 lbs (23.1kg) 57.1 lbs (25.9kg) 

5864 

The ED81S combines better color correction from our ED glass 

with brighter images from its fast f/7.7 focal ratio This will 

satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astro-photographer. 

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ED81S Refractor



5 Year 

Warranty 

Dual Speed 

The newly designed high definition 

Focuser 

ED lens gives excellent optical performance with 

a short optical tube for easy handling. The ED lenses 

feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio 

and capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your eye’s enjoyment. 

The ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing, virtually 

free of false color. The design uses newly developed, 

environmentally friendly glass technology, free of hazardous lead that helps to support 

a cleaner global environment. The ED103S comes complete with 115mm tube rings 

and Vixen Dual Speed Focuser. Manufactured in Japan 

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ED103S with Porta 

II Mount 

MODEL PORTA II -ED103S 

5865P2 20 lbs (9.1kg) 




and STAR BOOK-S 

5865 



and D2M Motor Set 


SXW and SXD Mounts 

MODEL GP2 - ED103S GPD2 - ED103S SPHINX SXW - ED103S SPHINX SXD -ED103S 

ITEM # 99542/99543 99792/9792M 92709 95033 

OTHER ACC. 7x50 Finder and Bracket, NLV25mm Eyepiece, 

Flip Mirror; Dove Tail Plate 








visual back 

Photography 

4 in (103mm) ED Apochromatic, multi-coated 

795mm (F/7.7) 

7x50 Finder and Bracket, NLV25mm Eyepiece, 

Flip Mirror; Dove Tail Plate, Half Pillar 

WEIGHT 36.9 lbs (16.8kg) 55.1 lbs (23.1kg) 48.1 lbs (21.8kg) 60.6 lbs (27.5kg) 

217x 

(OD) 4.5 in(115mm) x (L) 32.3 in 820mm), 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) 

Tube rings 





The 4.6” ED115S is the largest of our 

Japanese ED Refractors that are designed to provide 

the brightest views almost free of chromatic aberration. 

The lenses are designed to focus the full spectrum of visible light to pinpoint 

sharpness, and also maintains global integrity by using environmentally 

friendly lead free glass. Faint objects stand out in even less than ideal seeing 

conditions. Astrophotographers find that the ED115S produces superior 

image detail with faster exposure times 



ED15S withGPD2 Mount with 

D2m Motor Set 

5866 

ED115S with 





SXD Mount 

MODEL GPD2 - ED115S SPHINX SXW -ED115S SPHINX SXD -ED115S 

ITEM # 99802/99802M 95034 55033 

OTHER ACC. Half Pillar 






visual back 

Photography 

Dual Speed 

Focuser 

WEIGHT 26 lbs (11.8kg) 50.9 lbs (23.1kg) 57.1 lbs (25.9kg) 

4.5 in (115mm) ED Apochromatic, multi-coated 

890mm (F/7.7) 

ED115S Packages include 7x50 Finder and Bracket, NLV25mm Eyepiece, Dove Tail Plate, Carry Handle, Flip Mirror 

270x 

(OD) 4.9 in (125mm) x (L) 37 in (940mm), 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) 

Tube rings 




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ED11

AX103S Refractor 

AX103S Refractor 

Quad Element Optical Tube 

The NEW AX103S, f/8.0 Refractor features 

a three element objective lens, incorporating a central ED 

lens. This reduces chromatic aberration and yields high contrast images. 

The rear Field Corrector Lens, helps to deliver sharp images to the 

edges of the field of view. “Precision Multi-Coating” applied to the lenses, assures 

high light transmission. The built in Dual Speed Focuser enables coarse and fine focus 

adjustments. Manufactured in Japan; Dimensions: 115mm x 687mm/ 4.5 x 27 in. 5 Year Warranty 

AX103 S Light Path Diagram 

AX103S with GPD2 Mount 

AX103S with GPD2 and 

D2M Motor Set 

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5867 








visual back 

Photography 

4 in (103mm) ED Apochromatic, multi-coated 

825mm (F/8.0) 

217x 

(OD) 4.5 in (115mm) x (L) 27 in (687mm), 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) 

Tube rings 



AX103S Packages 

AX103S with Sphinx 

SXW Mount 

AX103S Chromatic Aberration 

and Spot Diagram 

AX103S with Sphinx 

SXD Mount 

Dual Speed 

Focuser 

AX103S with Atlux 

Mount 

MODEL GPD2 - AX103S SPHINX SXW - AX103S SPHINX SXD - AX103S NEW ATLUX - AX103S 

ITEM # 9790/9790M 9709 85033 36697 

OTHER ACC. 7x50 Finder and Bracket, NLV25mm Eyepiece, Dove Tail Plate, Flip Mirror 

WEIGHT 53.15lbs (24.2kg) 41.3 lbs (18.8kg) 53.8 lbs (24.5kg) 100.2lbs (45.5kg)

Specications 

ATLUX Mount 

The ATLUX Mount is a mid-sized Go-To equatorial mount that incorporates the STAR BOOK Hand 

Controller. The mount is designed and manufactured to offer the best slewing and tracking 

performance in an easily transportable package. The Atlux is styled with minimal protrusions. The 

counterweight shaft is retractable for transport and storage. With a payload of 75 lbs. and low PEC, 

astrophotographers can rely on the dependability of the Atlux. 

DP95 Duraluminum Tripod 

Adjustable from 70 to 95cm; 17.6 lbs. 

P70 Pillar 

114cm, diameter; 70cm long; 28.6 lbs 

P110 Pillar 

114mm diameter; 110cm long 

Atlux Mount 

R.A. slow motion axis 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement 

DEC slow motion axis 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement 

R.A. coordinates display On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments 

DEC coordinates display On the screen of STAR BOOK, 1.0 arc min. increments 

Polar axis scope 6x20mm, wide 8 degrees eld of view 

Altitude adjustment 0 deg. to 72 deg., (2 degrees increments, 3-step elevation) 

Azimuth adjustment Double-screw ne adjustment 

Telescope control system STAR BOOK 

Power source DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes 

Maximum loading weight 75 lbs (34kg) 

Counterweight 7.71 lb (3.5 kg) and 15.4 lb (7 kg) 

Weight 43.4 lb (19.7 kg) without counterweight 

Attractive design with accurate, smooth, quiet operation make the ATLUX a must for serious observers. 

3662 

3661 

5603 

3690 

Tripods/Pillars Accessories 

8782 

8779 

8851 

Atlux Accessory Plate 

Attach guide scopes or 

tube rings 

Atlux Base Plate 

Attach dovetail plate mounting piece on 

the mount head 

7kg Counterwieght 

5650 Slide Bar Bracket 

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Atlux Mount

Gaiax Mount/VMC330L Reflector 

GAIAX Mount 

The VIXEN GAIAX MOUNT is a heavy duty equatorial mount with a load 

capacity of 100 lbs. Designed with high precision brass 216 teeth worm gears, this 

mount can carry large aperture telescopes. The Gaiax Mount is controlled by the 

Skysensor 2000 containing a database of over 22,000 objects. With superb Go-To 

accuracy this mount is ideal for the discerning astronomer with a permanent 

observatory in mind. 

The SkySensor 2000 achieves highly accurate “Go-To” pointing 

and tracking of celestial objects. The SkySensor 2000 is autoguider 

compatible and it also provides programmable “Periodic Error 

Correction” circuitry to improve tracking, this is particularly 

beneficial for astrographic applications. 

Includes Keypad Hand Controller, 

cabling and pier. 

The VIXEN VMC330L telescope is a unique catadioptric telescope. 

With two Dielectric coated mirrors and two high-precision corrector 

lenses, one of which is ameniscus lens. The VMC330L produces 

sharp images with no hint of false color. The design consists of two 

mirrors and a unique triplet meniscus lens design. This corrector, in 

front of the secondary mirror, virtually eliminates spherical aberration 

and field curvature. Focusing is through primary mirror movement. 

The f/13 optical system is suitable for 

observation of all types of celestial objects. 

The Vixen VMC330L telescope is not just another 

catadioptric telescope. The VMC330 is a true 

all purpose telescope. The open tube design 

of the The Vixen VMC330L telescope eliminates 

the dew problem that is common with conventional 

Schmidt-Cassegrain systems. 

The VMC330L has great contrast. It is an excellent telescope for observing 

galaxies, faint nebula and , distant planets. With its open tube the telescope 

cools down quicker than an SCT or classical Maksutov-Cassegrain. The optical 

design of the VMC330L is ideal for high grade astro imaging. The meniscus 

correcting lens offers a large corrected field.5 Year Warranty 

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Specications 


8702 

5625 

5626 

Gaiax Pillar 

Gaiax Mount 

R.A. slow motion axis 216-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement 

DEC slow motion axis 216-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement 

Tracking Accuracy +/- 2.5 arc. seconds 

Polar axis scope 6x20mm with built in illuminator 

Telescope control system Sky Sensor 2000 

Maximum loading weight 97 lbs (44kg) 

Counterweight 21 lb (9.5 kg) x 3 

Weight RA Body 66 lb (30kg); Decl Body 44 lb (20kg) 

Pier Pillar 66 lb (30kg) 37.8 in (96cm) 

Pillar Base 48.5 lb (22kg) 

VMC330L Tube Rings 

Gaiax Plate for Tube Rings 



Resolving power 



Finder scope 

Adapter thread /visual back 60mm / 50.8mm ] 

Photography ] 


5832 

12.9 in (330mm) Dielectric coated 

4,300mm (F/13.0) 

.35 arc sec. 

2,222x 

(OD)15.3 in (390mm) x (L) 36.7 in(933mm), 43.6 lbs (19.8 kg) 

Optional 


Tube rings 

3994 

ED81

There is nothing like viewing celestial objects through a pair of large aperture binoculars. Objects take on 

a 3-D effect. Especially noticeable are large nebulas and clusters. And when it comes to viewing comets, 

Vixen Astronomical binoculars are the perfect choice. With the ability to interchange eyepieces, you have 

the opportunity to view everything from wide field star clusters to high power viewing of globular clusters or 

large galaxies. It’s your choice! 

BT80 Specifications Astronomical GP2 Photo Binoculars 

Guider 


Vixen’s BT80-A R.A. graduations Binocular 10 minutes Telescope increments provides spectacular views of comets 

R.A. slow motion 2.5 degrees per rotation 

and star clusters. Polar axis scope The large 6x20mm aperture, with illuminated 80mm reticle binoculars are great for viewing the 

Altitude adjustment 0 degree to 62 degrees, (2-degree increments) 

night sky or Azimuth as a adjustment terrestrial Double-screw binocular fine adjustment, for making the most out of a good view. 

about 1 degree per rotation 

The optics are fully multicoated for maximum light transmission. Each optical 

Motor drive 



assembly is precisely aligned at the Vixen assembly plant in Japan so as to give 

Maximum loading weight About 2.5 kg (5.5 lb), excluding counterweight 

the sharpest Counterweight images possible. 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) x 1 

Tripod 

Total weight 

6.0 kg (13.2 lb) 

The BT80-A is portable, at just 11 lbs in weight, so that it can easily be taken 

to a dark sky location. The viewer has an option of attaching any 1.25” NLV or 

LVW eyepiece to give a wide range of magnifications. 

Model 


BT80-A Binocular Telescope 

BT80-A with Fork Mount and Swing 

Bracket and Tripod; 2 NLV 25mm Eye- 

3798 38062 25151 

Swing Bracket HFZ Altazimuth Fork Mount SX HAL130 Aluminum 

Specifications GP2 Photo Guider 

BT125 Astronomical Binoculars 

With incredible R.A. resolution, slow motion 2.5 the degrees per BT125-A rotation super bright binoculars show amazing detail for both 

Polar axis scope 6x20mm with illuminated reticle 

Astronomical and Altitude Land adjustment observations. 0 degree to 62 degrees, The (2-degree interchangeable increments) eyepieces allow you to change magnification for 

Azimuth adjustment Double-screw fine adjustment, 

each observing session. Each eyepiece about 1 degree per has rotationindividual 

focusing. 

Maximum loading weight About 2.5 kg (5.5 lb), excluding counterweight 

The BT125-A features a pair of 125mm achromatic 

Counterweight 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) x 1 

objective lense at Tripod f/6 to collect Legs 300% adjustable more from 42cm light to 70cm in than 

length, 1.8 kg (4 lb) 

the naked eye. The Total 45 weight degree angled 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) eye piece holders 

provide comfortable viewing. Each eyepiece holder 

accepts 1.25” eyepieces. 

5835 

5835p2 

BT125-A Binocular Telescope 

Astronomical Binoculars 


Legs adjustable from 42cm to 70cm in 

length, 1.8 kg (4 lb) 

BT80M-A 


3.15 in (80mm) 


900mm (F/11.2) 



131x 

Visual back 

31.7mm push-t 

Size 

(W)7.5 in (190mm) x (L) 22.8 in (580mm) 


11 lbs (5.0 kg) 



Motor drive 


Model 


Size 






4.9 in (125mm) 

760mm (F/6) 

(W)21 in (533mm) x (L)12 in (304mm) 

24 lbs (10 kg) 

BT125 

14301 

38063 

BT125 with Tripod, Fork Mount, and 2 LVW 22mm Eyepieces 

25 

Astronomical Binoculars

ARK l Binoculars 

26 

Ark Binoculars 

LARGE APERTURE 

WATERPROOF BINOCULARS 

The long eye relief design of these 80mm binoculars 

deliver bright images with no eye strain. 

* Porro Prism 

* Multi Coated Lenses 

* Long Eye Relief 

* Water Proof 

* Tripod Adaptable 

MODEL ITEM # FOV EYE RELIEF NEAR FOCUS WEIGHT 

12x80 BCF 1455 50.4° 18mm 14.0m 5.25lbs (2390g) 

16x80 BWCF 1456 68.8° 17mm 13m 5.25lbs (2390g) 

20x80BWCF 1457 70.0° 16mm 14m 5.25lbs (2390g) 

30x80 BWCF 1458 69.0° 18mm 18m 5.4 lbs (2445g) 

Giant 16~40x80 BCF Zoom 

ITEM # FOV EYE RELIEF NEAR FOCUS WEIGHT 

1420 41.6° -64° 22.0~15.0mm 24m 5.4lbs (2450g) 

* Not Waterproof 


3798 38062 25151 

Swing Bracket HFZ Altazimuth Fork 

SX HAL130 

Aluminum Tripod

Binoculars 

FORESTA 7X50 TRIPLET DESIGN 

Exceptionally clear Field of View through these lightweight 

Porro Prism Binoculars. Triplet objective lens results in 

perfect color and edge to edge sharpness. 

ITEM # 14504 

FOV 7.1° 

EYE RELIEF 20.0mm 

NEAR FOCUS 6.0m 

WEIGHT 2 lbs (930g) 

ASCOT 10X50 PORRO PRISM 

ITEM # 1563 

FOV 6.5° 



WEIGHT 2.3 lbs (1040g) 

Optional Accessory 

ASCOT 7X50 PORRO PRISM 

Water proof, wide field of view with multi 

coated lenses. Tripod Adaptable. 

ITEM # 1562 

FOV 6.4° 



WEIGHT 2.2 lbs (1015g) 

1835 

Tripod Adapter H 

27 

Binoculars

Eyepieces 

NPLSeries Eyepieces 

NLV Series 1.25” Eyepieces 

50° 

LVW Series 31.7mm Eyepieces 

65° 

Eyepieces 

The 2 group 4 element Plossl Design of the NPL 

Series eyepieces offer Apparent flat FOV* and Eye-relief clear images Weight with 

NLV2.5mm 

1.25” 45° 20mm 157 g (5.54 oz) 

good color correction. The NPL 20, 25, 30 and 

NLV4mm 

1.25” 45° 20mm 152 g (5.36 oz) 

40 feature twist up eyecups. Fully multi coated 

NLV5mm 

1.25” 45° 20mm 149 g (5.26 oz) 

optics. 

No. Description Size 

37101 

37102 

37103 

37104 

37106 

37107 

37108 

37109 

37112 

37113 

37114 

The Vixen NLV Series eyepieces feature 

comfortable long 20mm eye relief, simple twist 

up eyecups for adjustment to the best eye point. 

Apparent FOV Eye-relief Weight 

High grade Lanthanum glass for clear, high 

LVW3.5mm 31.7mm 65° 20mm 510 g (17.99 oz) 

contrast viewing. Fully multi coated optics. 

28 

NLV6mm 

NLV9mm 

NLV10mm 

NLV12mm 

NLV15mm 

NLV20mm 

NLV25mm 

NLV40mm 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

31.7mm 


3856 

3857 

3895 

3896 

3897 

3898 

3727 

LVW5mm 

LVW8mm 

LVW13mm 

LVW17mm 

LVW22mm 

LVW42mm 

31.7mm 

31.7mm 

31.7mm 

31.7mm 

50.8mm 

45° 

50° 

50° 

50° 

50° 

50° 

42° 

65° 

65° 

65° 

65° 

65° 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

32mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

149 g (5.26 oz) 

158 g (5.57 oz) 

153 g ( 5.4 oz) 

152 g (5.36 oz) 

140 g (4.94 oz) 

131 g (4.62 oz) 

128 g (4.51 oz) 

139 g (4.90 oz) 

*FOV = Field of view 

500 g (17.64 oz) 

495 g (17.46 oz) 

460 g (16.23 oz) 

440 g (15.52 oz) 

430 g (15.17 oz) 

545 g (19.22 oz) 

Zoom Eyepiece 

LV 8-24 Click Stop Zoom 

FOV: 60~40 ° 

Eye Relief: 15~20mm 

1.25” 

Weight 7.9 oz (223g) 


l50.8mm 37112 NLV20mm Eyepieces 

37113 No. NLV25mm Description 

37114 3759 LV30mm NLV40mm 

SV42mm 

3915 SV50mm 


3896 LVW13mm 31.7mm 65° 20mm 

The Vixen LVW Series eyepieces feature comfortable long 20mm eye relief, wide 65 

3897 LVW17mm 31.7mm 65° 20mm 

degree apparent field of view and high grade Lanthanum glass for clear high contrast 

3898 LVW22mm 31.7mm 65° 20mm 

viewing. Fully multi coated optics. *(LVW42 multi coated) 

39202 

39203 

39204 

*NLV 40 has 32mm long eye relief; lanthanum glass not used 

1.25” Apparent 50° FOV 

60° 42° 

45° 

42° 

Apparent FOV 

Eye-relief 20mm 

20mm 32mm 

22mm 

22mm 

Eye-relief 

4.51 Weight oz (128 g) 

440 4.90 g oz (15.52 (139 oz) g) 

39302 3745 LV50mm NLV50mm 2” 45° 45° 38mm 20mm 500 14.7 g oz (17.64 (419 g) oz) 

3914 

l31.7mm Eyepiece with illuminated reticle 

3857 No. LVW5mm Description 

3895 

3660 

3896 

NPL6mm 

NPL8mm 

NPL10mm 

39205 NPL15mm 

1.25” 50° 

No. 

39206 

Description 

NPL20mm 

Size 

1.25” 

Apparent FOV* 

50° 

39207 

37101 

NPL25mm 

NLV2.5mm 31.7mm 

1.25” 50° 

45° 

39208 

37102 

NPL30mm 

NLV4mm 

31.7mm 

1.25” 50° 

45° 

39209 

37103 

NPL40mm 

NLV5mm 

31.7mm 

1.25” 40° 

45° 

37104 NLV6mm 

31.7mm 45° 

OR12.5mm LVW8mm with 

illuminated reticle 

LVW13mm 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25“ 

3897 LVW17mm 

1.25” 

l31.7mm Zoom Eyepiece 

Apparent FOV 

1.25” Apparent 65° FOV 

65° 

32° 

65° 


20mm 

10.8mm 

20mm 

375 g (13.23 oz) 

390 g (13.76 oz) 

Weight 

15.5 Weight oz (441 g) 

15.3 oz (435 g) 

158 g ( 5.57 oz) 

14 oz (399 g) 

3898 No. LVW22mm Description 1.25” Size Apparent 65° FOV Eye-relief 20mm 12.3 Weight oz (349 g) 

No. Description 

Apparent FOV Eye-relief Weight 

3856 3727 LVW3.5mm 

LVW42mm 31.7mm 2” 65° 20mm 20mm 510 19.22 g (17.99 oz (545 oz) g) 

3777 LV8~24mm 60°~40° 19mm 215 g ( 7.58 oz) 

39301 3857 LVW5mm NLVW30mm 31.7mm 2” 65° 20mm 22.4mm 500 12.8 g oz (17.64 (363 oz) g) 

50° 

50° 

50° 

Eye-relief 

3mm 

4.5mm 

6.5mm 

11mm 

Eye-relief 

15mm 

19.5mm 

20mm 

20mm 

24mm 

20mm 

36mm 

20mm 

Weight 

39201 NPL4mm 1.25” 50° 2.3mm 2.47 oz (70 g ) 

37106 

37107 No. NLV10mm Description 31.7mm Size 

37101 37108 NLV2.5mm 

NLV12mm 

37102 37109 NLV4mm NLV15mm 

37103 37112 NLV5mm NLV20mm 

37104 37113 NLV6mm NLV25mm 

37106 37114 NLV9mm NLV40mm 

NLV12mm 

NLV15mm 

31.7mm 1.25” 

31.7mm 1.25” 

31.7mm 1.25” 

31.7mm 1.25” 

31.7mm 1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

Apparent 50° FOV* 

45° 50° 

45° 50° 

45° 50° 

45° 50° 

50° 42° 

2.47 oz (70 g) 

2.80 oz (79 g) 

2.82 oz (80 g) 

3.53 oz (100 g) 

Weight 

3.88 oz (110 g) 

4.59 

157 

oz 

g (5.54 

(130 

oz) 

g) 

4.23 

152 

oz 

g (5.36 

(120 

oz) 

g) 

4.23 

149 

oz 

g (5.26 

(120 

oz) 

g) 

149 g (5.26 oz) 

39301 NLVW30mm 50.8mm 65° 22.4mm 363 g (12.8 oz) 

50° 

50° 

50° 


20mm 20mm 

20mm 20mm 

20mm 20mm 

20mm 20mm 

20mm 32mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

153 Weight g ( 5.4 oz) 

5.54 152 g oz (5.36 (157 oz) g) 

5.36 140 g oz (4.94 (152 oz) g) 

5.26 131 g oz (4.62 (149 oz) g) 

5.26 128 g oz (4.51 (149 oz) g) 

5.57 139 g oz (4.90 (158 oz) g) 

37107 39302 NLV10mm NLV50mm 50.8mm 1.25” 50° 45° 20mm 38mm 419 5.4 g oz (14.7 (153 oz) g) 

37108 

37109 

3856 

3895 

3727 

NLV9mm 

LVW3.5mm 

LVW8mm 

LVW42mm 

5836 

31.7mm 

1.25” 

1.25” 

1.25” 

31.7mm 

50.8mm 

50° 

65° 

65° 

65° 

65° 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

20mm 

158 g (5.57 oz) 

5.36 oz (152 g) 

4.94 oz (140 g) 

4.62 oz (131 g) 

16 oz (452 g) 

13 oz (370 g) 

495 g (17.46 oz) 

460 g (16.23 oz) 

440 g (15.52 oz) 

430 g (15.17 oz) 

545 g (19.22 oz) 

No. 

39202 

39204 

39205 

39206 

39207 

39208 No. 

39202 39209 

39204 

39205 

39206 

39207 

39208 

39209 

l50.8m 

No. 

3759 

3745 

3914 

3915 

l50.8m 

l31.7m 

No. 

No. 

3759 

3745 3660 

3914 

l31.7m 3915 

No. 

l31.7m 

3777 

No. 

3660 

l31.7m 

No. 

3777

Universal Digital Camera 

Adapter 

Attach to the Eyepiece barrel with 

28mm to 45mm diameter. 

Maximum load weight: 28 oz 

Wt. 13 oz. (.370g) 

Digital Camera size for use with the Universal Camera Adapter 

Ht. from camera 

bottom to lens: 

25mm-90mm 

16mm 25 - 53mm 95mm 

Photographic Accessories 

The length (depth) from the 

head of the lens to the bottom 

thread hole 30mm-62mm 

Centerline 

or 

18mm 30 - 62mm - 71mm 1/4”-20 Threads50mm1/4”-20 

Threads 

1/4”-20 threads 1/4”-20 threads 1/4”-20 threads 

1/4”-20 Thread 

53mm 

DG-DX Ring 

Available for 28mm, 37mm, 43mm and 52mm threads 

3876 

3877 

3878 

3919 39191 

Width from the center of the lens and the 

bottom thread hole: Within 50mm 

Cable Release 

Bracket 

Wt. 2.47 oz. (70g) 

Shutter Button 

Thread 

hole 

Applicable Compact 

Digital Camera/Cable 

Release 

Camera 

Shutter position: Within 22mm 

from the side of the bracket 

Camera Height: Within 80mm 

from the bottom of the bracket 

Thread hole position: Within 

80mm from the side of the bracket 

Cable Release 

Over 12mm in length 

Within 7mm in diameter 

Digital Camera 

Quick Attachment 

Attach to eyepiece barrel and then 

swing out for viewing/in to shoot. 

No. Description Thread Applicable Digital Camera Models 

3932 

3933 

3934 

3935 

DG-DX 28 

DG-DX 37 

DG-DX 43 

DG-DX 52 

28mm 

37mm 

43mm 

52mm 

Nikon:COOL PIX800, 900, 910, 950, 990, 995, 4500 (with Nikon AD), 700, 775, 880, 

885, 4300, 5000, 8400 / Kyousera: CONTAX300RT*, CONTAX U4R 

Sony:DSC-P30,P50, S30, S50, MVC-FD92 / Ricoh:Caplio-400G wide (with Ricoh AD), 

CaplioGX, CaplioGX8, Caplio-GR / Canon (with Canon AD), PowerShot S60, S70 

(Video Camcorder) Sony:DCR-PC100, 110, 120, DCR-TRV30, 50, 240K, 300K, 820K, 

TR-290PK, CCD-TRV96K / Sharp:VL-MR1 / Victor:GR-DVA30K, 33K 

Olympus: CAMEDIA2500L, C1000L, C1400L, C1400XL (with Olympus AD), 2000Z, 

2020Z, 2040Z, 3030Z, 3040Z, 3100Z, 4040Z, 4100Z, 5050Z 

Casio: QV-2800UX, 2900UX, 8000SX (with Casio AD), 2300UX, 2400UX 

(Video Camcorder) Panasonic: NV-MX3000 / Canon: PV130 

Sony: DSC, S70, MVC-FD91, FD95, FD97, CD1000 (with Sony AD), DSC-S75, S85, V1, 

MVC-CD300, CD400, CD500 / Panasonic (with Panasonic AD), DMC-LC5 

Canon (with Canon AD), PowerShot A10, A20, A30, A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95 

Toshiba (with Toshiba AD), Allegretto M70, M700 / Kyosera: Fine Cam M410R 

(Video Camcorder) Sony: DCR-TRV900 

39192 

*The edge of field of view is vignetted by afocal imaging photography with a digital camera adapter. 

Wide Photo Adapter 60mm for Canon EOS Wt: 1.94 oz (55g) 

Wide Photo Adapter 60mm for Olympus Wt: 1.94 oz (55g) 

Wide Photo Adapter 60mm Generic Wt: 1.94 oz (55g) 

29 

Photographic Accessories

Astrophotography 

Fine Adjustment Unit 

DX 

Piggyback a 1/4” - 20 unit 

With X-Y positioning 

(+/- 10 deg) 

Wt. 12 oz.. (340g) 

30 

Prime Focus Photography: This technique uses a single lens relfex camera body or a CCD 

camera attached with adapters to an optical tube. Neither an eyepiece or a camera lens is 

used. Though the object size is smaller than the eyepiece projection, the objects are sharp. 

This method is suitable for photographs of the entire moon, nebulae, or star clusters. 

Camera Adapters/Brackets 

3562 


Weight Shaft Camera 

Bracket 

Wt. 10.65 oz. (302g) 

3918 


Adapter DG-LV-DX 

37221 


Adapter DG-NLV-DX 

Wt. 5.4 oz.. (242g) 

3796 3943 

Camera Adapter 

43DX 

For Prime Focus and/or 

eyepieces projection photography 

Attach to 43mm thread with 48mm 

thread for filter 

164mm length; 63mm diameter 

Wt. 13.8 oz. (380g) 

Camera Platform 

Adapter - HAL Tripod 

1/4” - 20 Screw 

Wt. 13.4 oz . (375g) 

3523 

3911 

Camera Adapter 36.4 

39361 

Eyepiece Projection 

Camera Adapter 

105mm length; 60mm 

diameter 

Attach to flip mirror or 

R200SS focuser 

Not usable with LVW or 

50.8mm eyepieces 

Wt. 8.5 oz. (242g)

T-C Ring 


Eyepiece Projection Photography: This method takes images of a magnified object through 

an eyepiece inserted between the optical tube and a single lens reflex camera body or CCD 

camera. The image taken with this technique appears larger than that taken with prime focus 

photography. This method is also excellent for photographing an enlarged view of the moon or 

planets. 

3763 

Nikon T Ring Canon T Ring 

T Rings/Adapters 

Item T Ring Weight (oz) Item T Ring Weight (oz) 

37301 Nikon .78 oz 37307 Practica .88 

37302 Four Thirds 1.06 37308 Pentax K 1.27 

37303 Sony (Konica/Minolta 1.59 37309 Contax 1.2 

37304 Minolta 1.06 37311 Olympus 1.48 

37305 Canon 1.41 37312 Konica 1.62 

37306 Canon EOS 1.83 3763 C Mount 1.83 

31 

Astrophotography

Accessories 

2X Barlow Lens 

DX 31.7mm 

Fully multi coated 

3 Element Lens Design 

Use with fast focal 

ratio optical tubes 

Wt. 5 oz. (140 g) 

EA36.4mm to 

31.7mm 

36.4mm Thread 

Wt. 1 oz. (29 g) 

64mm DC Ring 

Convert 60mm to 

53mm Thread 

4mm thick. 

Wt. .78 oz. (22 g) 

32 

Barlow Lenses Diagonals Filter 

No. 

Usable with 

Function 

Prime focus 

photography 

Eyepiece 

projection 

Visual 

observation 

Weight 

2X Barlow Lens 

T 31.7mm 

Threaded for T Ring 

Coated Optics 

Wt. 2.8 oz. (80 g) 

R200SS 

3839 

Extends focal length by 1.9x 

800mm to 1,520mm 

T-ring is needed 

(Optional Camera adapter 43 DX 

and extension tube is needed.) 

(EA36.4 to 31.7 is needed), Not 

usable with Coma Corrector together. 

3.49 oz (99 g) 

Diagonal Prism 

31.7mm 

Not for use on Refractors 

Wt. 4.4 oz. (124 g) 

Item Tele-Extender Focal Reducer 

R200SS 

for ED 

3666 

ED81S ED103S 

ED115S 

Reduces focal length by 0.67x 

625mm to 419mm (F5.2) for ED81S 



Wide photo adapter 60mm 

and T-ring is needed 

6.14 oz (174 g) 

VC200L 

3868 


1,800mm to 1,278mm (F6.4) 

T-ring and Wide photo 

adapter 60mm or Camera 

Adapter 43 DX is needed. 

Flip Mirror 

Thread for T Ring 

50.8mm push fit 

For 31.7mm Eyepieces 

Wt. 10 oz.( 295 g) 

Focal Reducer 

forVC200L 

3 oz (85 g) 

VMC200L 

VMC260L 

Focal Reducer 

forVMC 

3871 


1,950mm to 1,209mm (F6) for VMC200L 

3,000mm to 1,860mm (F7.1) for VMC260L 

Wide photo adapter 60mm 

and T-ring is needed 

6.46 oz (183 g) 

Moon Glass 

19mm effective 

aperture 

Wt. .4 oz. (10 g) 

Eyepiece Adapters Terrestrial Viewing Adapters 

EA50.8mm to 

43mm 

Wt. 3 oz.. (85 g) 

Extension Tubes & Rings 

55mm DC Ring 


43mm Thread 

3mm thick 

Wt. .67oz . (19 g) 

Accessories 

3674 3907 3675 2680 37222 

3720 37291 37292 3725 8791 3847 

T Thread 

Adapter 2 in. 

36.4mm Thread 

Wt. 1 oz.. (29 g) 

45mm DC Ring 


36.4mm Thread 

8mm Thick 

Wt. .67 oz. (19 g) 

EA60mm to 

50.8 mm 

60mm Thread 

Wt. 2.3 oz. (66 g) 

60mm Ring 

w/T Thread Adapter 


42mm Thread 

Wt. .67 oz. (19 g) 

45 Deg. Erect Image 

Diagonal 31.7mm 

Not for use on Reflectors 

Wt. 4.09oz.. (116 g) 

2951 2952 2953 2954 2956 2957 

2961 

Extension 

Tube R200SS 

3631 

Tele 

Extender-R 

Extension Tube 

VC 

60mm Thread 

Length: 60mm 

Wt. 4.05 oz. (115g) 

Erect Image 

Adapter 31.7mm 

Coated Optics 

Wt. 6.7 oz.. (190g) 

Extension Tube 

43mm 

43mm Thread 

Length: 41mm 

Wt. 1.3 oz. (37 g) 

Coma Corrector 3 

R200SS 

R200SS 

37226 

Reduces coma aberration 

around the edge of field of 

view. The focal length is not 

changed. 

T-ring is needed 

2.92 oz (83g)

AC Adapter 12V 3A 

Input 100V to 240V 

Output: 12V 3.3A 

Wt. 11.29 oz (320g) 

6th 

1st 

(2) 

XY Dot Finder 

Wt. 5.64 oz (160g) 

Battery Box 

For DD2 Controller 

Wt. 5.29 oz (150g) 

SX Battery Box 

For SPHINX, SKYPOD 

and STAR BOOK-S 

controller 

Wt. 5.29 oz. (150g) 

Illuminated Guiding Adapter 

GA-4 31.7mm 

Battery:LR44x2 (supplied) 

Wt. 11.2 oz (312g) 


Dark field illuminated reticle 

3x Barlow Lens 

Eyepiece holder adjustment/ring lock 

7x50 Finder Scope 

w/Built in Illuminated 

Reticle 

FOV: 7 deg. 

Wt. 12.387 oz (365g) 

Accessories 

3599 8619 2536 8644 8643 

3703 

Finders/Brackets 

2650 8616 2656 

Telescope Accessories 

Dual Speed Focuser 

With the installation of the Vixen Dual 

Speed Focuser, the rack-and-pinion focusing 

equipment on your Vixen Telescope can be 

upgraded to provide finer focus adjustments. 

The focuser allows 1/7th speed focusing. 

Cigarette Lighter 

Plug - Sphinx 

For Sphinx, Skypod and 

STARBOOK S controller 

GA-4 Circles 

Focal length of your 

Photographic lens 

1 st 

464mm 

2 nd 

232mm 

3 rd 

116mm 

Cigarette Lighter 

Plug - GP 

For DD2 Controller 

The table below indicates guiding tolerances by focal length of the photographic 

lens when the GA-4 is used on a guide scope with a 1000mm 

focal length. 

4 th 

58mm 

5 th 

29mm 

6 th 

14.5mm 

Features of GA-4 

Only the scale is illuminated in red in the dark field allowing 

you to find dimmer stars 

The cross hairs are graduated in 5 arc sec. increments for precise 

guiding 

Accurate guiding is possible with the built-in 3x Barlow Lens 

50mm Finder 

Bracket 

Short Leg 

Wt. 6.9 oz 

(195g) 

2658 

Light Baffle Hood 

For R200SS, VMC200L 

& VC200L 

50mm Finder 

Bracket 

Long Leg 

Wt. 9.5 oz 

(270g) 

37227 3732 37225 

2654 

Finder Bracket 

Shoe 

Wt. 3.4 oz 

(96g) 

Dew Heater 

Water Resistant 

665mm in Length 

With battery box (for 8xD 

Size);Wt. 3.53 oz (100g) 

33 

Accessories

Mount Accessories 

Tube Ring Accessory 

Plate 

Mount guide scope on 

optical tube 

1/4”-20 Screw 

Wt.9.74 oz (276 g) Universal Slide Bar 

Length 230mm 1/4”-20 

Thread; 11 oz. (310 g) 

Flexible Handles 

300mm 

Long slow motion handles for 

Mini Porta nd Porta Mounts 

36 

Mount Accessories 

3942 5460 38011 

Porta Camera 

Tripod Adapter 

1/4” Thread 

Triangle Accessory 

Tray 

For HAL130 Tripods 

Dove Tail Plate 

Length 7.5”x1.7” 

Center holes 1.4” apart 8oz (226 g). 

SX Accessory Plate 

For Sphinx SXW, SXD, 

GP2 and GPD2 Mounts 

330mm x 120mmx x 12mm 

Not for VC or VMC Optical 

Tubes Wt. 44.97 oz (1275 

g) 

Dove Tail Plate 

Mounting Block 

For Sphinx SXW, SXD, 

GP2 and GPD2 Mounts 

Wt. 7.76 oz (220 g) 

Sphinx/Skypod Half Pillar 

8800 26961 3824 Wt. 4 lbs. (1.8 k g) 2518 

HAL130 Tripod Bag 

Holds tripod and half pillar 

33.4 in x 8.9 in 

(850mm x 175mm) 

Dual Axis Motor D2M Drive Set 

Includes DD-2 Dual Axis Controller; two MT-1WT 

Motors; Battery Box For GP2 and GPD2 Mounts 

MT1 WT Motor 

GP Tripod Base 

Porta Multi Plate 

Attach a Field Scope of large 

binocular to the Porta Mount 

3548 2661 2576 3810 

3941 

3752 

2662 

3909 

GP2/GPD2 Half Pillar 

Wt. 3.3 lbs. (1.59 kg) 

3790 

3828 

DD-2 Dual Axis 

Controller 

Manual Operation 

Clutch

Achromatic Refractor 

Vixen standard achromatic refractors feature stable 

and high contrast images. 

ED Apochromatic Refractor 

Vixen ED Refractors feature sharp and clear images 

virtually free of false color. Recommmended for 

astrophotography. 

Magnification 

Maginification=focal length of optical tube + focal 

length of the eyepiece. 

Effective Diameter of primary lens or mirror 

The larger the telescope’s lens, the more light it collects. 

Also, the larger the diameter, more details will 

be observed. 

Focal Length 

The length of the path from the lens or primary mirror 

to the point of focus. The longer the focal length, 

the higher the magnification produced by the telescope 

with any eyepiece. 

Focal Ratio 

Obtained by dividing the focal length by the effective 

diameter of the lens or mirror. The smaller the focal 

ratio = wider field of view. 

Optical Tube Designs 

VMC Catadioptric 

Vixen’s modified Cassegrain optics produce sharp and high contrast images. 

It is a compace, easy to use telescope for both visual observing and 

astrophotography. 

VC200L Catadioptric 

Vixen’s original high precision, Sixth order Aspherical Casserain (VSAC) 

system produces an ideal phtotgraphic field without coma or curvature of 

field. Highly recommended for serious astrophotography. 

Newtonian Reflector 

Vixen Newtonian Reflectors feature high performance at a fast focal ratio 

with the introduction of advance high precision mirror formation 

technologies. 

Explanation of Terms 

Resolving Power 

Expressed in arc seconds, it determines how the 

optical resolves fine details. The smaller the better, 

but this will be affected by atmospheric conditions. 

Magnitude Limit 

The faintest stellar magnitude that can be viewed 

through the optical tube. 

Light Gathering Power 

How much light the lens or primary mirror collect 

as compared to observation by naked eye. 

Achromatic Lens 

Used in general refractor telescopes and prevents 

chromatic aberration. 

Apochromatic Lens 

Uses ED (Extra Low Dispersion) Glass and corrects 

chromatic aberration. This lens is ideal for 

serious astrophotography.

Exclusively Distributed by: 

www.vixenoptics.com 

A Division of MrStarGuy, Inc. 

1023 Calle Sombre Unit C 

San Clemente, CA 92673 

Tel: (949) 429-6363 

Fax: (949) 429-6826

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