The Vixen Optics SD115S Telescope with SXP2 Mount is an apochromatic refractor with super-extra-low dispersion SD optical glass in its objective lens. The SD glass produces clear and high-contrast viewing, virtually free of false color. Brighter f/7.7 images will satisfy the most demanding visual astronomer or astrophotographer. The SD115S comes with a flip mirror diagonal that allows you to easily choose straight or angled viewing.

Star Book Ten GoTo Controller    115mm Refractor-Style OTA    890mm Focal Length, f/7.7 Focal Ratio

The features of the SXP2 Mount include pulse motors and belt drive system, a generous use of bearings, P-PEC function, meridian crossing and disabling reverse motion, and many more. With observatory-quality controls and versatile functions, your target object appears on the high-definition screen of the Star Book Ten and in your telescope's field of view instantaneously. The revolutionary advanced star-chart GoTo navigation controller is the best companion for your observation sessions.

The tripod's large, hex-shaped two-piece legs adjust from 31.8 to 51.1" in length and 28.7 to 45.5" in height.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I will use the Vixen SD 103S telescope for viewing, do I need to purchase a field flattener or extension tube?

A: No, it is not a necessity

Q: 2. What is the best tracking stand that works best with this scope?

A: The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod Kit is a very good choice.: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1584520-REG/sky_watcher_s30300_eq6_r_pro_equatorial_goto.html

Q: 3. What is the difference between this A80MF and the A80M? Why is the A80M twice the price when they have nearly identical specs? Is it the quality of the glass? Or China vs. Japan manufacturing? Vixen website states A80M fully manufactured in Japan , with no mention of place of manufacture for A80MF.

A: Whenever Vixen's scopes has an f at the end, it means it is made in China. Otherwise, it is made in Japan. That is the only difference.

Q: 4. Does this come with a 2" diagonal?

A: The Vixen Optics VC200L 200mm f/9 Catadioptric Telescope (OTA Only) comes with the Vixen Optics Flip Mirror System which works as a diagonal but only accepts 1.25 inch eyepieces.

Q: 5. Does this come with supplied eye pieces and view finder?

A: In the Box Vixen Optics ED80Sf 80mm f/7.5 APO ED Refractor Telescope with Porta II Mount Flip-Mirror Diagonal Finderscope with Bracket Hard Carrying Case for OTA Vixen Optics Porta II Alt-Azimuth Mount Limited 5-Year Warranty OTA and mount only. No eyepieces No tripod

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. Is this a 2 elements or 3 elements refractor?

A: This model has 2 elements.

Q: 9. Does the VC200L ship with a 2 speed focuser?

A: The Vixen Optics VC200L 200mm f/9 Catadioptric Telescope (OTA Only), BH # VIVC200L, ships with a two-speed focuser.

Q: 10. 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