$2,099.00Last catalog price, November 2009
Catalog description
Vixen ED103SWT Refractor OTA, part number VIX055, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $2099.00, down from a high of $2199.00.
The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED103S gives excellent optical performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio and capture crisp pinpoint star images for your eye’s enjoyment. The new ED glass produces clear and high contrast viewing virtually free of false color. The design uses newly developed environmentally friendly glass technology free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment. The optical tube comes equipped with a metal carry handle for easy one-hand carrying. The new lenses focus the full visible spectrum of visible light to a critical point much more accurately than past ED product. The ED103S lenses are almost free of chromatic aberration in all colors and are critically sharp edge to edge. The astro-photographer will be especially pleased with the high contrast images through this telescope. The ED103S comes complete with 90mm tube rings carry handle and Vixen Dual Speed Focuser. Manufactured in Japan; Dimensions: 115mm x 800mm/ 4.5 x 31.5 in; Weight: 3.6kg/ 7.9 lbs
Catalog price history
| Observed | Listed price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2007 | $1,999.00 | |
| March 2008 | $1,799.00 | −$200.00 |
| October 2008 | $1,399.00 | −$400.00 |
| March 2009 | $2,199.00 | +$800.00 |
| November 2009 | $2,099.00 | −$100.00 |
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