NRO is testing a new import sales model: buying brand new items at Japanese market prices and then sharing the savings with our customers. Here's the deal on this item:
- Vixen's main U.S. distributor is currently selling this telescope for $1399.95.
- Buy it from NRO for about $210 less than that price — a solid 15% discount.
Another U.S. optics seller (b and h) has this scope listed at $1,383 as a special-order item, with expected availability for shipping in "4 to 6 months"; buy from NRO and it ships in 1 business day.
The SD81S II is the latest 80mm-class apochromatic refractor from one of the world's premier telescope makers, offered by NRO at a substantial discount to prevailing prices. **FPL53 objective figured in Japan, and entire optical tube assembly made in Japan**; accessories made in China.
The flip mirror can serve as a 90° diagonal or be used for straight-through viewing. With attachment of photography accessories to the horizontal barrel, it's easy to switch from visual viewing through the vertical barrel to AP applications at the flip of a switch while maintaining focus. Alternatively, the diagonal can be replaced with a conventional 2-inch prism or mirror diagonal (not included in this listing), with the flip mirror reserved for AP use.
Listing includes:
- SD81SII optical tube assembly
- Flip Mirror Diagonal
- XY Red Dot Finder II
- Dovetail Slide Bar M
- Tube Rings and mounting screws
- Metal carry handle
- Instruction Manual
Please note:
**The eyepieces shown in the stock photo are not included in this listing (nor would they be if this same item were purchased from either U.S. distributor mentioned above). **