Vixen Fluorite Refractor FL55ss

• High-performance, top-of-the-range fluorite apochromat
• Compact, lightweight and transportable
• Very high quality standards, fluorite optics
• Suitable for full-frame photography
• Razor-sharp star images across the entire field of view
• Perfect for air travel and excursions
• High-quality workmanship, made in Japan
• Dimensions: 80 x 282 mm
• Weight: 1.5 kg

High-performance, top-of-the-range fluorite apochromat for mobile astrophotography and observers.
Thanks to its small size and lightweight design, this high-quality fluorite refractor is ideal for excursions and air travel.
It displays razor sharp and bright stars across the entire field of view of the full-frame image sensor (95% illumination with 44 mm image circle).
The FL55SSS turns into a fast F/4.3 astrograph with the optional flattener and focal reducer. It allows you to use extremely short exposure times and a provides a large field of view for large nebulae or comets.
Despite the small aperture, the FL55SS features a high-resolution HR eyepiece that produces stunningly clear images of the moon and the bright planets.
When used for astrophotography, it delivers razor-sharp images of stars that are guaranteed to impress.

FEATURES

• Objective lenses: 55 mm fluorite
• Focal length: 300 mm F5.5
• Resolution and limiting magnitude: 2.11, 10.5
• Light-gathering power: 62x
• Dimensions and weight: 80 x 282 mm; 1.5 kg
• Adapter and connections: 31.7 mm receptacle, 60 mm thread

• 55 mm optical tube with fluorite APO
• Dovetail adapter
• Extension Tube 60 mm
• Dew cap
• Dust covers

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