The AX103S 103mm f/8 Apo Refractor Telescope from Vixen Optics is built for serious astrophotographers who demand an imaging platform with user-friendly functions that allow for comfortable operation. The AXD2-A103S package comes with the quad element AX103S apochromatic system that features SD glass for uncompromising optical performance, the pinnacle of this aperture class. It comes with the AXD2 equatorial with STAR BOOK TEN controller and AXD-TR102 adjustable aluminum tripod.

103mm Triplet SD Apochromatic    825mm Focal Length, f/8 Focal Ratio    AXD2 Motorized EQ Mount    STAR BOOK TEN GoTo Controller

The advanced optical design produces crystal-clear high-contrast images with no trace of false color. The star images are as small as 20 microns at the edge of the imaging field. A premium AS coating applied to each lens surface enhances visible light transmission to 99.5% on any single surface (400-700nm) and assures extremely high light transmission.

The AXD2 mount is designed for both superior performance and ease of use. The revolutionary advanced star chart go-to navigation controller STAR BOOK TEN is the best companion for your observation sessions.

A 6x20mm polar scope with illuminated reticle is provided with the AXD2 mount. With the help of a built-in Polaris position scale, it achieves an easy and accurate polar alignment within three arcminutes in the northern hemisphere.

The STAR BOOK TEN features an intuitive 'Star-Chart Go-To' system with high-definition color LCD display. The position of the telescope, the target, and other useful information are displayed on the screen in detail. The night vision feature illuminates the whole screen in red, if applied, and will limit the brightness to the observer's eyes.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Why doesn't have wi-if and if not are the others (tripods) have one and why this tower tripod doesn't?

A: The The Vixen Optics AXD2-VMC260L (WT) GoTo Catadioptric Telescope is designed for serious astrophotographers who demand a perfect imaging platform, and the Vixen Star Book Ten Go to feature of the mount, works internally with a computer, not with Wifi.

Q: 2. camera compatible ?

A: Yes.... With the appropriate adapter for your camera. B&H will provide the correct adapter if you tell them what camera you want to use.

Q: 3. I have a approximately 2003 version of the Celestron CGE 1100 with computerized mount. Will the Esprit 80 mm scope fit onto this mount?

A: Unfortunately your mount will not work with this scope. You would need a Altazimuth Mount. A nice Motorized Mount you could do is the Sky-Watcher AllView Mount. Website link: http://bhpho.to/1HZzX1D

Q: 4. Can I use multiple filters like IR cut filter, light pollution filter at the same time with this scope for astrophotogrphy?.

A: You might get some vignetting or stacking effect with using these filters at the same time. You can try it and see. It's really trial and error.

Q: 5. what kind of mount and tripod will work with this? I also need sun filters for the eclipse. Could you pro info on this?

A: The Vixen Optics SD103S 103mm f/8 ED APO Refractor can be used on a mount such as the Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Go-To Tracker System https://bhpho.to/3dkl14G. And this Mr. Star Guy filter will fit the telescope: https://bhpho.to/3I4SXRX

Q: 6. How do i connect celestron 80 lcm with computer

A: So to connect this to your computer your best bet is to get the Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager. Website link: http://bhpho.to/1TZ7D2q

Q: 7. Does this mount have the USB-B on the head of the mount for connecting directly to a computer with USB ?

A: The Sky-Watcher Esprit ED APO 100mm f/5.5 Refractor Telescope BH #SKE100EDAR • MFR #S11410 is an OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) only with Tube Rings with CGE-Style Dovetail Bar. There is no mount.

Q: 8. Is this a 2 elements or 3 elements refractor?

A: This model has 2 elements.

Q: 9. I saw other sites which lists the complete iterms included in this SW package, but not here. So can someone here list all of the item included here? like aluminum box, the 2" - 1.25" eyepiece adaptors, etc, all that?

A: If you look at the right side of the page, you will see a what's in the box listing; In the Box Sky-Watcher Esprit ED APO 100mm f/5.5 Refractor Telescope Canon 48mm T-Ring Photo Adapter Tube Rings with CGE-Style Dovetail Bar Aluminum Foam-Lined Carrying Case Limited 2-Year Warranty

Q: 10. Does the findersscope come with an eyepiece with this scope. I can't tell by the pictures

A: The finder scope has an eyepiece the Sky-Watcher Esprit ED APO 100mm f/5.5 Refractor Telescope BH #SKE100EDAR • MFR #S11410 does not.