Are Vixen binoculars good?

Probably best known for their very high quality binocular telescopes, they also have a small offering of excellent giant binoculars designed to be used with a tripod, with the range of Vixen ARK binoculars being particularly good binoculars for stargazing.

Who makes Vixen binoculars?

Vixen is founded in Japan in 1949 are one of the most respected manufacturers of optic devices. Number one selling brand in Japan is also the first to offer Go-To Mount for telescopes.

Where are Vixen binoculars made?

In August 1969, their manufacturing division, Vixen Optical Company, Limited was founded in Itabashi, Tokyo. And in August 1970 the name “Koyu Co., Ltd. was changed to Vixen Company, Limited. Since August 1985 Vixen Co., Ltd. has been located in Tokorozawa, Japan.

Is Vixen telescope good?

4.0 out of 5 stars A good quality telescope. This is a well made, nice looking scope that can deliver interesting views for the beginning stargazer,or one who has limited time,budget,or strength. You do need a mount and tripod or other support. The included eyepieces give about 45 and 142 magnification.

What is the meaning of the word binocular?

noun. bin·​oc·​u·​lar | \ bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər , bī- \ Definition of binocular (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : a binocular optical instrument. 2 : a handheld optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability —usually used in plural.

Is Vixen Optics still in business?

I’m not sure if this is the right place for this, but today Explore Scientific announced that it is the new distributor of Vixen Optics in the Americas. It’s been a few months since Vixen had a distributor in the US, and this is welcome news for fans of Vixen’s telescopes, eyepieces, mounts, and other products.

Where are Vixen mounts made?

Japan
Every geared part on the Vixen GP2 is individually inspected before assembly, and it is 100% manufactured in Japan. Its 144-tooth brass worm wheels dramatically increase tracking accuracy versus ‘similar’ mounts.

How do you use a Vixen telescope?

Attach the eyepiece (PL20mm) to the diagonal mirror and point the telescope at a target object (ex. A chimney, an antenna or electric pole at least 219 yds (200m) away) in the distance. Center the target object in the field of view of the eyepiece and focus it by turning the focus knob slowly.

Who invented binocular?

Credit for the first real binocular telescope goes to J. P. Lemiere who devised one in 1825. The modern prism binocular began with Ignazio Porro’s 1854 Italian patent for a prism erecting system.