Vixen Apochromatischer Refraktor AP 103/825 ED AX103S Sphinx SXP2 Starbook Ten GoTo

€8.999,00

FREE
SHIPPING

100% MONEY
BACK GUARANTEE

ONLINE
SUPPORT 24/7

FREE SHIPPING to EU countries for orders over 199 Euros! NO import VAT and NO customs fees inside EU! We ship worldwide from Austria/Germany (Europe)!

If you are ordering from OUTSIDE of EU please contact us to place your order without 20% VAT.

Description
Shipping & Delivery
Outside EU (VAT information)

🔭 Vixen AX103S Sphinx SXP2 Starbook Ten Complete GoTo System

A flagship 103mm ED apochromatic refractor from Vixen — a Japanese premium-optics manufacturer since 1949 — paired with the precision Sphinx SXP2 equatorial GoTo mount and colour Starbook Ten controller. The AX103S system represents the pinnacle of Vixen's renowned engineering, combining exceptional optical quality with observatory-grade tracking precision.

🔭 103mm ED Apo 🎯 Sphinx SXP2 GoTo 🖥️ Starbook Ten Colour Controller 🌌 Premium Deep-Sky Imaging ⭐ Japanese Precision Engineering

⭐ Quick Overview

Best For

Discerning advanced astronomers and astrophotographers
observatories valuing precision engineering
imagers wanting a complete premium system

Observing Targets

Nebulae
galaxies
star clusters
fine planetary and lunar detail
long-exposure deep-sky imaging

Main Advantages

ED apochromatic optics with excellent colour correction
precision SXP2 equatorial GoTo mount
colour touchscreen Starbook Ten controller
complete integrated system from a historic premium manufacturer

Japanese Precision Engineering, Complete From Optics To Mount

Vixen has been a premium name in Japanese optics since 1949, and the AX103S system showcases that heritage in full: a 103mm ED apochromatic refractor engineered for excellent colour correction and sharpness, mounted on the Sphinx SXP2 — a precision equatorial GoTo mount built for smooth, accurate tracking during demanding imaging sessions.

The Starbook Ten hand controller adds a full-colour touchscreen interface with an integrated star map, making object selection and navigation notably more intuitive than traditional text-based hand controllers, without compromising on tracking precision.

🌌 What Can You See And Image With The AX103S System?

🌌 Nebulae & Galaxies

Sharp, well-corrected views and images thanks to excellent ED apochromatic optics.

⭐ Star Clusters

Tight, high-contrast stars typical of premium Vixen refractors.

🪐 Planets & The Moon

Crisp, high-contrast detail benefiting from the refractor's clean optical path.

💡 Why ED Apochromatic Optics Matter

Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements bring different wavelengths of light to a much closer common focus than standard achromatic lenses, dramatically reducing colour fringing. This results in crisper, more naturally coloured images, both at the eyepiece and through a camera.

🎯 Sphinx SXP2 & Starbook Ten Technology

🎯 Precision equatorial GoTo tracking

🖥️ Full-colour touchscreen Starbook Ten controller with integrated star map

🔄 Smooth, accurate motorized tracking suited to long-exposure imaging

📡 Reliable, proven Vixen mount engineering

⭐ A Complete Premium System, Not Just A Telescope

Rather than selling an optical tube alone, this system pairs the AX103S refractor with a matched premium mount and controller, giving buyers a cohesive, professionally engineered setup rather than a collection of separately sourced components.

🎯 Perfect For

⭐ Discerning Advanced Astronomers

Premium optics and mount engineering in one complete system.

📸 Serious Astrophotographers

Precision tracking suited to demanding long-exposure imaging.

🏛️ Observatories

A reliable, professionally engineered system for regular use.

📸 Built For Serious Imaging And Visual Work Alike

The combination of ED apochromatic optics and precision equatorial tracking makes the AX103S system equally capable of stunning eyepiece views and serious long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography with a suitable astronomy camera.

💡 Usage Tips For Best Results

Perform a careful polar alignment using the Starbook Ten's guided alignment routines for the best tracking accuracy.
Allow the lens to reach ambient temperature before critical observing or imaging sessions.
Use a sturdy pier or tripod suited to the mount's specifications.

📊 Technical Specifications

Brand	Vixen
Model	AX103S (Sphinx SXP2 / Starbook Ten)
Optical Design	ED Apochromatic Refractor
Aperture	103mm
Focal Length	825mm
Mount	Sphinx SXP2 Equatorial GoTo
Control	Starbook Ten colour touchscreen controller

📦 Included Accessories

📦 AX103S optical tube

📦 Sphinx SXP2 equatorial GoTo mount & tripod

📦 Starbook Ten controller

📦 Counterweights

📦 Manual

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is this a complete system or just an optical tube?

It is a complete system including the refractor, mount and controller.

❓ What makes the Starbook Ten different?

It features a full-colour touchscreen with an integrated star map for intuitive object navigation.

❓ Is this suitable for astrophotography?

Yes, the precision equatorial mount and ED optics make it well suited to long-exposure deep-sky imaging.

⭐ Why Buy From MJKZZ?

✅ Genuine Vixen product

🚚 Fast European shipping

🔒 Secure payment options

💬 Expert customer support

📦 Carefully packed shipment

Within the EU, the goods usually arrive within a few working days. Deliveries outside of the EU can take from just over a week to two weeks. Even an exchange or return within 14 days can be handled more quickly, cheaper and less complicated on the MJKZZ.DE page, if the items only need to be sent back to Germany/Austria. For large orders OUTSIDE of EU contries, it is possible that the shipping costs need to be calculated manually becasue of insurance. But we only charge the real shipping costs!

If you are ordering OUTSIDE of EU: Please contact us to place your order without VAT. We will send you an invoice excluding 20% tax.