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

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

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.