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    Vixen A105MII achromatic refractor

    Mar 24, 2022 4 minutes
    WORDS: CHARLOTTE DANIELS

    VITAL STATS

    • Price £838

    • Optics Achromatic refractor

    • Aperture 105mm

    • Focal length 1,000mm, f/9.5

    • Dimensions 1,010mm x 115mm

    • Focuser Single-speed rack and pinion

    • Extras Vixen XY Red Dot Finder II, tube rings with dovetail bar and carry handle, flip mirror diagonal

    • Weight 4.8kg (including the dovetail bar)

    • Supplier Telescope House

    • Tel 01342 837098

    • www.telescopehouse.com

    As soon as we unpacked the Vixen A105MII achromatic refractor, we noticed its impressive build quality – there’s not a piece of plastic in sight. It was also pleasing to discover that the optical tube comes with some robust accessories, including a handy, metal flip mirror diagonal – a unique addition and

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