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On the evening of August 12, 2026, an extraordinary celestial event is on the horizon: A total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Europe—though not over Germany.
Here in Germany, we will experience an impressive partial eclipse, which will nonetheless offer a rare and spectacular sight. Germany will be entirely within the Moon’s penumbra. As a result, the sun will not be completely, but clearly and visibly “nibbled away.”
What do you need to safely observe the solar eclipse? You can find a list 👉 here!
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Telescopes
APM offers you a comprehensive selection of different telescopes for every requirement and budget. We can offer you various mirror telescopes, refractors and catadioptric telescopes, from a simple entry-level telescope to a 1.5m observatory telescope.
The Vixen SD103S is a new high-performance Super ED apochromat that produces sharp, high-contrast and true-colour images
- Apochromatic refractor
- High-performance Super FPL-53 ED glass lens
- Short overall length and low weight
- Ideal for planetary observation and photography
- Illumination with a 44mm image circle for full format
- Ideal travel equipment for observation and photography
- Solid quality MADE IN JAPAN
Characteristics:
- 4 lens Petzval optical design
- Aperture 51mm, focal lenght 250mm, f/4.9
- Massive OTA from Aluminum alloy
- Compact and ultra portable
- Field rotator
- Helical focuser design
- Tilting platform
- Field illumination even for full frame sensors
- Aperture 61 mm / Focal length 300 mm / Focal ratio f/4.9
- Petzval design with chromatic aberration free FPL53 objective (4 elements in 3 groups)
- Very well corrected and illuminated image field up to full frame format - the corrector is built in - no more adapter battle necessary
- Camera connection via M48 male thread (suitable adapters are available) - working distance 55 mm
- 360° rotation of the camera for the right display window
- Focusing via internal focusing (William Internal Focus Design - WIFD) as with telephoto lenses
- Tilting option for individual adjustment of the camera sensor to the telescope
- Flexible dovetail bar at the base (long version), suitable for Vixen style and Arca-Swiss saddle plates, in addition with 1/4" female photo tripod thread
- Nylon carrying bag and Bahtinov mask for astrophotography are included in delivery
