Vixen | Producer of optics from astronomical telescopes and binoculars
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A high quality tube ring designed for use with the highest quality VSD90SS optical tube be a flagship. It is usable with an optical tube unit having 115mm in outer diameter, besiesd the VSD90SS. It can be attached directly to an SXP2, AXJ or AXD2 equatorial mount using two M8 screws. With an optional Dual slide bar, or optional Universal dovetail plate, you can also attach the tube ring to an SX2 or SXD2 equatorial mount equipped with the standard dovetail mounting block.
The tube ring is intended for use with the VSD90SS mainly, but is compatible with an optical tube unit
with an outer diameter of 115mm.*
The material used is thick aluminum to ensure sufficient strength,
even if large or various accessories are attached.
Each part is machined from aluminum blocks, and the surfaces are anodized to give them a calm and luxurious appearance.
*Outer diameter of 115mm:VSD100F3.8, AX103S, SD103SII, A105MII, and etc.
The tube ring mounts many kinds of accessories using different sizes of threaded holes provided for
mounting.
Top side: M8 holes x 2 (interval 35mm) x 2 sets,
M6 holes x 2 (interval 35mm) x 2 rows, 1/4 inch hole x 1,
M4 holes x 2 (interval 20mm)Bottom side: 8.5mm holes with no thread x 2 (interval 35mm)for M8 screws,
M8 holes x 2 (interval 35mm) x 2 sets, M6 holes x 2 (interval 35mm) x 2 rows, 1/4 inch holes x 3 (interval 30mm)
The Clamshell type tube ring holds the telescope optical tube securely with a simple action.
You can quickly attach and detach the optical tube or adjust the balance readily.
The tube ring is attachable directly* to the head of the SXP2, AXJ, and AXD2 mounts.
With an optionally available Dual slide bar or Universal dovetail bar together, you can attach the tube ring to the SX2 and
SXD2 equatorial mounts with the Vixen's standard dovetail.
*The SXP2, AXJ, and AXD2 come with two M8 screws.
VSD Tube Ring 115S