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Vixen AXJ‑AX103S 103 mm Triplet SD Apochromatic Telescope Kit (ES36956‑SO)

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Description

Manufactured by industry-leading optics brand Vixen, the AXJ‑AX103S is a premium, all-in-one telescope kit designed for serious astronomers and astrophotographers. It combines a high-performance SD apochromatic refractor, a stable equatorial mount, and a lightweight but sturdy tripod — everything you need to explore the night sky with clarity and precision.


Key Features

  • High-performance SD Triplet Apochromat (Photovisual Grade): 103 mm triplet SD objective with multi-coating delivers superb color correction and high contrast, producing crisp, sharp images with minimal chromatic aberration.

  • Field-Corrected Optics for Imaging: Built-in field collector lens ensures sharp stellar images across the field — excellent for prime-focus and wide-field astrophotography.

  • Precision Multicoating: Optical elements feature high-transmission coatings, achieving up to 99.5% transmission (400–700 nm), yielding bright, high-contrast views.

  • Versatile Imaging & Observation: Supports prime focus, eyepiece projection, and afocal imaging; with optional accessories, it’s capable of serious astrophotography.

  • Powerful Light Gathering & Resolution: Aperture 103 mm and focal length 825 mm (F/8.0) — yielding resolving power of ~1.13″ and limiting magnitude ~11.8, with ~217× light-gathering power vs unaided eye.

  • Complete Mount & Tripod Kit: Includes AXJ equatorial mount (capable of handling up to 22 kg payload) with built-in automatic periodic error correction (V-PEC), carbon-fiber tripod (lightweight yet rigid), and counterweights — ready out of the box.

  • User-friendly Go-To Navigation: STAR BOOK TEN computerized Go-To controller with full-color LCD, night-vision mode, and intuitive star chart interface for easy object targeting — ideal for both beginners and advanced users.


Specifications

Component Specification
Objective Lens 103 mm triplet SD apochromatic, multicoated
Focal Length / Ratio 825 mm (F/8.0)
Resolving Power / Limiting Magnitude ~1.13 arcsec / ~11.8 mag
Light Gathering Power ~217× unaided eye
Optical Tube Size / Weight 115 mm diameter × 762 mm length (retractable to 670 mm), 6.4 kg (net 4.6 kg)
Finder Scope 7×50 mm with illuminated reticle, 7° real field of view
Focuser / Visual Back 60 mm & 42 mm T-ring thread; 50.8 mm & 31.7 mm push fit with flip mirror
Eyepieces (included) SLV 20 mm (41×, 73′ FoV), SLV 5 mm (165×, 18′ FoV)
Tripod Two-section carbon fiber legs (adjustable 545–900 mm), 3.4 kg
Mount Payload Capacity Up to 22 kg — supports larger OTA or camera rigs
Imaging Support Prime focus, eyepiece projection, afocal imaging (camera adapter optional)

Included in the Kit:

  • AX103S optical tube assembly

  • AXJ equatorial mount with automatic V-PEC correction

  • Carbon-fiber tripod

  • Counterweights and dovetail mounting block


Why Choose the AXJ‑AX103S?

The Vixen AXJ‑AX103S is an all-in-one solution for enthusiasts who want premium optics, reliable tracking, and immediate out-of-the-box usability. Its 103 mm SD apochromatic lens offers sharp, high-contrast planetary and deep-sky views and is well-suited for astrophotography, while the included mount and tripod make it stable and portable. Perfect for those building a serious observing setup without needing to assemble multiple components.


Shipping & Returns

Order Shipment:

If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within five business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at shipping@telescopewolves.com.

Cancellations & Refunds:

All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If your order has shipped, you (the buyer) will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.

Damages:

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your item(s) do arrive damaged, please send photos to shipping@telescopewolves.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.

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If you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date please let us know and we will refund your original payment for the difference. We want you to feel confident that you are getting the absolute best price for the product you are ordering. If you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date, we will refund the difference as well.

To request your partial refund simply e-mail us a link to the same product on our website, or on our competitors website within six months from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.

Our 100% Price Guarantee has some limitations:

  • You must purchase the item from our website before requesting your Price Match Guarantee
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  • The Price Match Guarantee includes the item price and the shipping charges, it excludes sales tax

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Warranty

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We know you'll like the products we offer as much as we do- that's a Telescope Wolves Guarantee. In fact, if for any reason there is an issue with your products, please contact us upon receipt of your order with your order number and concern, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you from there.

Telescope Wolves will be happy to refund you the difference in price:
  • if you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date, OR
  • if you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date

Please consult our Price Match Guarantee for further details. 

Product Warranty Policies

We also offer warranties from each of our partners (to ensure that you enjoy the products as much as we do).

Vixen's Warranty :

Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:

  • Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
  • Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty

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Bresser's Warranty :

Bresser offers a limited USA one year warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Interested? Shop for all of Bresser's products here.

Explore Scientific's Warranty :

Explore Scientific offers a limited USA one year Warranty, which also converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty. Product must be registered within 60 days of purchase for this warranty to apply.

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Daystar Filters's Warranty:

If used as directed, your DayStar filter is guaranteed for ten years. Should the filter become inoperative due to optical or mechanical failure, Daystar will repair the filter or replace it with an equivalent filter at no repair cost to the customer.

Under no circumstances shall a refund be issued:

  • due to application issues or the buyer's lack of skills in application of the product
    • Application of the DayStar product requires a degree of technical expertise specific to the exact product line, which is not common to other optical applications
  • if the product’s technical application procedures are NOT followed properly and poor results are yielded
    • Application procedures are posted on Daystar’s website and are stated in further detail in the client's operation manual
  • due to buyer’s remorse

Goods are warranted to be in operative, working condition as stated in specifications of product at the time of delivery. Should the goods not meet these specifications, Telescope Wolves will put a request in on your behalf to repair or replace the goods with items which meet stated specifications of product.

  • Goods shipped shall meet specifications stated by means of optical laboratory testing using independently verified spectrometer testing methods, visual inspection, and visual qualification of performance.

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Hutech's Warranty:

Hutech offers a one year warranty on all its products.

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