Description: Classic high-performing telescope set for those who appreciate Japanese build quality This beautiful optical tube assembly (OTA), mount, and tripod set exemplifies build quality of a bygone era before the wave of offshoring swept the optics industry. All components of the set are entirely nihon sei (made in Japan); estimated date of manufacture, circa mid-1990s. Most painted components of this scope/mount/tripod set are in matching Vixen GP-era white & green livery for a unified look. Compared to the Vixen 80M, far fewer 90M's were imported into the U.S.; thus, today the 90M is very rare and extremely difficult to find on the U.S. market.Specifications: objective diameter, 90 mm; focal length, 1,000 mm (f/11.1)Light-gathering power, 165X; resolving power, 1.45 arc sec OTA length, 46 in / 117 cm; weight, 6.2 lb / 2.8 kgThe OTA's visual back is fitted with the original 36.4mm x 24.5mm adapter, which is compatible with the included 0.965" accessories. The visual back can be easily converted for use with modern 1.25" (31.7mm) accessories through separate purchase of a Vixen 36.4mm x 31.7mm adapter (part no. 3720) or a hybrid 0.965" x 1.25" zenith diagonal (the recommended update method for maximum FOV); neither of these optional accessories are included in this listing. Like all Vixen refractors of this era, this telescope has really good optics. In NRO testing, the do-it-all 90M worked well for both terrestrial and astronomical viewing, providing stunning views of everything from distant birds and deer to lunar craters, planets, and double stars. If one could just have a single telescope, this would be a good choice. **Please note: Although the OTA, mount, and tripod are in excellent condition functionally and give a very nice visual impression, they are not museum pieces; there are minor signs of honest wear (almost inevitable for astronomy equipment of this vintage). As always, NRO has tried to describe all cosmetic flaws and/or depict them in photos; please review carefully.** In addition to the OTA (with original objective cap) and attached tube rings, this complete set includes everything needed to get started viewing right away:Vixen 6 x 30 finder scope with crosshairs (front and rear caps included; shown below diagonal in last photo) Vixen Custom altazimuth mount with extra-long flexible slow-motion control handles for enhanced ergonomics Vixen HAL-110 aluminum tripod (these older tripods are substantially better built than some of Vixen's current Chinese-built offerings)Vixen prism zenith diagonal The 3 Vixen eyepieces originally sold with the Custom-90M set: Kellner 20mm, H.M. 12.5mm, and Orthoscopic 6mm, providing magnifications of 50X, 80X, and 166X, respectively Original Vixen product literature shown in photos (written in Japanese) **Please note: Adult signature required on delivery.** Thanks for visiting Nippon Rare Optics!Premium optics sourced from Japan ▪ Fast, free shipping from U.S.-based seller
Price: 790 USD
Location: Prospect, Kentucky
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Vixen
Type: Refractor
Lens Coating: Multi-Coated
Mount Type: Altazimuth
Objective Lens Diameter: 61-100 mm
Model: Custom 90M
Features: Dew Shield, Mounted
Aperture: 90 mm
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
