Japanese-Built Vixen A105M II Achromatic Refractor (Item 26071) — Brand New For Sale
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Japanese-Built Vixen A105M II Achromatic Refractor (Item 26071) — Brand New:
$879.00
NRO is testing a new import sales model: buying brand new items at Japanese market prices and then sharing the savings with our customers. Here\'s the deal on this item:
- Vixen\'s main U.S. distributor is currently selling this telescope for $1,098.99.
- Buy it from NRO and save $220 — a solid 20% discount.
Another U.S. optics seller (b and h) also has this scope listed at $1,098.99 as a special-order item, with expected availability for shipping in \"3 to 5 weeks\";buy from NRO and it ships in 1 business day.
The A105M II is the latest 100mm-class achromatic refractor from one of the world\'s premier telescope makers.**MgFl multicoated objective figured in Japan, and entire optical tube assembly made in Japan**; accessories made in China.
It\'s been said that serious amateur astronomy begins with a 4-inch objective— that\"aperture is king.\" Go deeper with this large-objective, Japanese-built premium achromatic refractor.Relative to an 80mm-class refractor, a 105mm scope provides:
- 68% greater light-gathering power— a huge difference when it comes to viewing DSOs under light-polluted skies
- 23% greater resolving power—a key advantage in teasing out planetary or lunar detail
From the heavy-duty 2-inch R&P focuser to the precision-figured optical glass and all-metal objective cell, this beautiful optical tube assembly (OTA) exudes quality and is entirelynihon sei(made in Japan).
- Specifications: objective diameter, 105 mm; focal length, 1,000 mm
- Light-gathering power, 225X; resolving power, 1.1 arc sec
- OTA length, 39.8 in / 1,010 mm; weight (with mounting hardware and accessories), 10.6 lb / 4.8 kg
**Please note: This is a large telescope. Although the OTA itself weighs <11 lb, its substantial moment arm requires an adequate mount.**As you can see from the photo, next to an older A105M (same dimensions as the listed scope), a typical 80mm scope looks like a toy. Therefore, this scope is not recommended for use with lighter-duty mounts such as Vixen Porta; instead, think Vixen AP equatorial mount at minimum.**
There\'s a reason this scope continues to be in demand among optics-savvy consumers in the Japanese market.Compared to faster (i.e., shorter focal ratio) scopes of the same aperture, the medium focal ratio (f/9.5)A105M curves incoming light more gently and thus canprovide sharp, high-contrast views at high magnification with affordable eyepieces of simpler designs.Although the potential for chromatic aberration is inherent in all achromats, many users of the A105M have reported negligible CA except when viewing the very brightest night-sky objects (eg, full moon, Venus). Especially for visual use only, buying more aperture instead of $600 eyepieces can be a smart move.
An Apo/ED scope in this aperture class can easily cost $2,000–$4,000 (and will likely be made in China). A well-crafted achromat provides the best balance of performance and affordability. Listing also includes:
- Vixen XY Red Dot Finder II
- Vixen Flip Mirror Diagonal
- Tube rings and mounting dovetail
- Metal carry handle
- Instruction manual
The flip mirror can serve as a 90° diagonal or be used for straight-through viewing. With attachment of photography accessories to the horizontal barrel, it\'s easy to switch from visual viewing through the vertical barrel to AP applications at the flip of a switch while maintaining focus. Alternatively, the diagonalcan be replaced with a conventional 2-inch prism or mirror diagonal (not included in this listing) and reserved for AP use.
Please note: **The eyepieces shown in the stock photo are not included in this listing (nor would they be if this same item were purchased from either U.S. distributor mentioned above).Signature required on delivery. Returns accepted only if item is not as described.**Thanks for visiting Nippon Rare Optics!Premium optics sourced from Japan▪Fast, free shipping from U.S.-based seller
