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SVX102T in Stardust Blue

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SKU:: SVX102T Stardust
Width:: 42.00 (in)
Height:: 15.00 (in)
Depth:: 15.00 (in)

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Here is a rare offering of the SVX102T in Stardust Blue color. Only a few of these are made. They are now available for immediate sale but once they are gone that is it! These are specially powder coated, aluminum tube versions of our premier high-performance lightweight 4” f-7. (714mm focal length) air-spaced apo triplet refractor. This telescope has recently been reviewed by Tony Hallas in Astronomy Magazine and was also reviewed in Sky and Telescope magazine by Dennis DiCicco. Two outstanding reviews both by recognized experts in their field. The 90mm and the 102mm telescopes are our most popular since they are relatively light and portable. The 90mm is airline carry-on size and the 102 can be made airline carry-on size by unthreading the focuser.

Waiting Period: We estimate that an order placed now will be completed in about 30 days. This our best guess estimate on when a telescope should be delivered. If it takes longer to perfect some optics or something else takes place, additional delays can happen. One thing is certain, the sooner you order, the sooner you will receive yours.

Fully Multi-Coated Apochromatic Triplet Objective: This telescope has a 101.5mm f-7 apochromatic triplet objective with an Ohara FPL-53 center element, and provides extremely high-contrast and reflector-like color correction. Glass is ground and polished to meet our prescription. Once this is accomplished, we utilize our Zygo Phase Shifting Laser Interferometer and a Double Pass Autocollimator to carefully and meticulously hand figure each objective. This is done to eliminate common issues we find in machine polished objectives including astigmatism, coma, and spherical error. We also address trefoil by replacing any elements that exhibit this aberration during the process. SVX optics are more accurate than our former SV models. Each SVX series refractor comes with a Zygo interferometric test report taken in our shop in red light, documenting the accuracy of the objective. To see part of this process in action, watch our YouTube video.

Stellarvue 102 Manual

SVX Optics

Specifications:

Focuser: The SVX102T comes with our precision, dual speed, rack and pinion, 3” Stellarvue SV focuser, or for an additional $500 you can upgrade to the premium 3" Feather Touch rack and pinion focuser for both visual use and astrophotography. Both focusers comes with 2” and 1.25” compression ring adapters for visual use, and the focuser draw tube includes an adapter with a 2" compression ring. When converting from visual use to imaging, unthread the 2" compression ring adapter from the knurled part at the end of the focuser, and thread the field flattener or reducer flattener into its place.

Objective Lens: The 101.5mm clear aperture, 714mm focal length (f-7), air-spaced apochromatic triplet.

Light Gain: 213x (human eye = 1)

Image Circle:

with 3" Focuser and SFFX-1: 43mm
with 3" Focuser and .74X Reducer/Flattener: 40mm

Tube Assembly: Lightweight fully-baffled aluminum tube and dew shield. Painted ultra flat black inside. 105mm diameter main tube. To compare the differences between an aluminum tube and carbon fiber tube, visit our Aluminum vs. Carbon Fiber comparison page.

Dew Shield: 4-3/4” diameter, 8-5/16” long retracting aluminum dew shield with cap.

Dimensions: OTA: 18.25” long in travel mode (focuser unthreaded), or 18.75" if using our large plastic cap to cover the end. 22.5” long with focuser in place and dew shield retracted; 28” with dew shield extended.

Weight: 9.8 lbs with 2” adapter and 1 1/4" adapter. Rings weigh .8 pounds each.

Case: Included with the telescope purchase is a heavy-duty, nylon, reinforced refractor case for 102mm - 115mm telescopes. Outside dimensions: 32” X 9 1/2” X 9 1/2”. Inside dimensions: 29 3/4” X 6 1/2” X 6 1/2”.

Rings: Included with the telescope purchase is Stellarvue's cnc machined ring set with five 1/4"-20 threaded holes on top and bottom. Holes are spaced 1.5” and 60mm apart respectively, with one in the center.

Recommended Accessories:

Finder: Optional. We carry the F001 red dot finder and the F002 multi-reticle finder.

Mounting Plate or rail: Optional. We recommend the TP010 rail for telescope mounts using the Vixen style rail, or the optional TP009 for mounts that use the larger Losmandy-style rail.

Star Diagonal: Optional. Please note: You can purchase our 2" quartz dielectric diagonal upgrade for only $199 below. The upgrade diagonal is the same as the D1040Q deluxe dielectric diagonal, but does not come with a 1.25" adapter as the telescope already has one.

Photographic Field Flattener: Optional. We recommend the SFFX-1. Select the one for the SVX102T. Converts your telescope into a 714mm f-7 astrograph/telephoto.

Photographic Reducer/Flattener: Optional. We recommend the SFFR.74-102T. Converts your telescope into a 535mm f-5.25 astrograph/telephoto.

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The Stellarvue SVX102T and SVX102T-R have been designed as our best dual-purpose 4” telescopes for both visual and photographic use. Photographic performance with cameras is excellent with the addition of the photographic field flattener.

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STELLARVUE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR U.S.A. AND CANADA END PURCHASERS ONLY Stellarvue (SV) warrants that each SV brand telescope and accessory shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. SV will repair or replace such product or part thereof, which upon inspection by SV is found defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of SV to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to SV as specified in this warranty. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY EXIST UNDER STATE LAW APPLY ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND LASTS ONLY AS LONG AS THE PURCHASER OWNS THE PRODUCT. Warranty and repair return requirements: • Proof of purchase acceptable to SV must accompany any return for warranty work. • A return Authorization must be obtained from SV in advance of return. E-mail Stellarvue at mail@stellarvue.com or call (530) 823-7796 to receive the authorization & packing instructions. • The authorization code must be written on the outside of the container. • All returns must be accompanied by a written note stating the model number of the product, authorization code, name, address, e-mail address and daytime telephone number of the owner, and an explanation of the problem. Replaced parts shall become the property of SV. • The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from SV. SV Requirements • SV shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any product covered by this limited warranty within thirty days of acceptance. If repair will take longer, SV shall notify the customer. • SV may replace any product that has been discontinued with a new product of comparable value and function. Products that have been damaged, dropped, disassembled, abused, misused, mishandled, subjected to temperature or weather extremes, subjected to unusual wear or modified in any way will not be covered by this warranty. In these instances, this warranty shall be null and void. THESE WARRANTIES REPLACE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SV MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THOSE STATED HERE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF SV UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. SV DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY SV PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. WARNING: LOOKING AT THE SUN CAN CAUSE SERIOUS EYE INJURY AND BLINDNESS. NEVER POINT A TELESCOPE AT OR NEAR THE SUN. VIEWING THE SUN WITHOUT A PROPER SOLAR FILTER MAY RESULT IN BLINDNESS, AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE BINOCULARS OR TELESCOPES DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS, UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT WHO UNDERSTANDS THE DANGER OF POINTING ANY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE SUN.

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