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Old 16-05-2013, 02:53 PM
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Vixen NA140ssf 2ND PRICE DROP

Vixen NA140ssf

This is an excellent example of the current model of this rare Neoachromatic Petzval 140mm refractor made by Vixen.

Rather than describe its features the following link is provided:

http://www.vixenoptics.com/refractors/neo140.html

This is a dual-speed focuser model that also comes with various Vixen accessories such as carry handle, flip mirror, Vixen bar, mounting boot.

OTA alone fitted with the dual speed focuser currently retails for $2,200 at Astro Optics in Sydney (authorised Australian Vixen dealer)

Only reason for sale is due to financial problems otherwise I would not be parting with this superb refractor.

Asking $1,400 Pick-up welcome or will ship at buyers expense

Please send PM only if interested

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Old 16-05-2013, 10:31 PM
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yes im interested but am wondering about shipping cost too 6280 wa .ps does it come with 2inch focuser or 1.25 cheers
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Old 17-05-2013, 08:26 AM
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Neither - Vixen standard (and theirs exclusively) is 60mm - you need an adapter to use 2" or 1.25" diagonals - and Richard's scope shown above does already have this adapter.

I would seriously consider it, but I am more seriously considering an AP mount right now
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Old 17-05-2013, 08:53 AM
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But as a general clarification for everyone the OTA features a focuser which can take any 2' diagonal/accessory etc via the 2' adapter.

The Vixen flip mirror is something peculiar to Vixen only which features a 2' coupling to the OTA but thereafter 1.25' barrels for EPs etc. These barrels can however be removed for AP etc purposes and Vixen has now subsequently made a special 2' adapter which can be attached to the flip-mirror and thus allows use of 2' EPs on the flip-mirror 'or' you can simply put in a 2' diagonal instead on the flip-mirror.

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Old 17-05-2013, 11:13 AM
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For those who may be interested picture with 2' diagonal placed in focuser instead of Vixen flip mirror - diagonal fits straight in and nothing special about it.

I would also take this opportunity to comment that the quality of the flip-mirror mirror is extremely good and I can't perceive any optical quality difference between the Vixen Flip mirror and the diagonal

Please note however diagonal is not included in sale
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Old 17-05-2013, 08:17 PM
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I have obtained some rough shipping estimates via Smartsend couriers using a 6-8 delivery time - In its original double boxes shipping of the telescope will be around $80 or less dependent on your location in Aust.

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Old 18-05-2013, 08:17 AM
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Price Drop - $1,300
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Old 22-05-2013, 11:53 AM
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Old 25-05-2013, 08:23 AM
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2nd Price Drop - $1,200


Pick-up welcome or buyer to pay PPH for shipping anywhere in Oz


With the AUD rapidly going south the price of these refractors new are going up and this now represents half the price of one brand new and doesn't even take into account the various genuine Vixen accessories.
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Old 25-05-2013, 12:59 PM
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Old 25-05-2013, 03:13 PM
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