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  • SVX130T-R Raptor™ 1

    • SVX130T-R Raptor™ 1

    Was: $5,595.00
    Now: $5,465.00
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    SKU:
    SVX130T-R Raptor™ 1
    Width:
    16.00 (in)
    Height:
    16.00 (in)
    Depth:
    48.00 (in)
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    Product Description

    Save $500 on this amazing telescope with a minor cosmetic blemish. Stellarvue makes premium refractors. We hand figure the optics on all SVX refractors to make them as perfect as we can. We also focus on mechanical and cosmetic quality. Over the years, we have set aside some of our telescope tubes or dew-shields for having a very minor paint blemish or small scratch. We have accumulated a number of these very lightly blemished tubes or dew shields. Since we never featured SVX refractors on our Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale, we decided this year to offer these premium refractors at $500 off because of a very lightly blemished tube or dew shield. 

    Are these the same as new? Yes, these are brand new telescopes made with the same hand-figured objectives and the parts that go into a new telescope. They are covered with our standard 30 day money-back guarantee and 2 year warranty. The only difference is, they will have a tube or dew shield with a small mark or blemish on it. Since these telescopes have not yet been built, you can upgrade the focuser from our standard 3" Stellarvue to a 3 1/2" Feather Touch or Moonlite focuser. Just select the focuser you want above. 

    Limited Quantity: Many of these blemishes are hard to photograph. We have not photographed these telescope tubes. If you want a pristine telescope, you should order a new one but if you do not mind a small scratch or blemish on either the tube or dew shield, this is your chance to save $500. Quantities are obviously limited. As we run out of blemished tubes this web page will change and not allow you to order. When this happens, it means we have no more blemished tubes for this model. 

    Delivery: Ship date will depend on when you order and the accessories you select. We are a small company and Black Friday/Cyber Monday is the most hectic time of year for us. We do not rush any processes when it comes to optical testing, aligning and certifying. We have a number of completed objectives in house, more at the coating lab and the remainder are going through the final stages of hand figuring. The sooner you order, the sooner we can assemble, align, QC and ship yours. These are premier optics and time is not of the essence in creating SVX telescopes. Please do not order if you cannot be patient as we ensure that your SVX telescope is as good as we can make it.  

    The other thing that will delay an order is the focuser selected. Order with a Stellarvue 3" focuser and there will be no focuser-caused delay but if you order an upgrade, those focusers are limited. It may take 30 days or more to get certain upgraded focusers. You can call us to get a more accurate estimate of a shipping date. Be aware, we are closed Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday but we will be available the following Saturday to answer emails. We will return on Cyber Monday but donot wait until then as we estimate most of our inventory will be gone by then.    

    Since 2011, Stellarvue has specified our highly accurate, carbon fiber refractors as Raptors. Now you can get a genuine Stellarvue Raptor™ in 130 mm! This model uses a lens design that provides excellent correction for imaging using a premier super low-dispersion center element and a very expensive Lanthanum rear element. This telescope is currently on sale at $500 off including the rings, mounting rail and the deluxe American made SKB waterproof case with custom foam insert. The sale is made to introduce the new American-made case worth $699. Order now and save $500. On June 16th the offer ends and the case will offered as an option for $500 additional. So, you can save $500 by ordering now.   
     
    Waiting Period: Stellarvue SVX130T Refractor's are available now. Call us for more information.
     
    Financing: Since this telescope is not immediately available it cannot be financed. However, when the telescope is ready to ship, financing for the balance can be arranged.
     
    Optics: SVX130T-R is rated at .97 Strehl or higher as measured on our Zygo Phase Shifting Interferometer in red light. Visit our SVX Optics Page to learn more about this process.

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    Each lens focuses light precisely, and the extreme broadband coatings on each surface enhance it even further. The images these telescopes produce with our dedicated field flatteners are well documented. Since these coatings transmit more than 99% in the visual spectrum and far above and below it, potential reflections are eliminated. Our SVX130T-R comes in a specially machined, light-weighted, temperature compensating steel lens cell that maintains the performance despite dropping temperatures. 

    skb-case-svx140t-blue-background-with-caption-copy.jpgWhat's Included?: 

    • CNC mounting rings.

    • Your choice between the Losmandy style TP013A or TP019, or the Vixen-Style TP012 mounting rail.
    • The Stellarvue #HAN-2 handle is included.

    • Fully baffled, carbon Fiber tube and dew shield

    • Your choice of three different focusers (see below)

    • A retracting dew shield

    • Threaded metal dust cap

    • American made, waterproof SKB case with custom cut polyethylene foam interior that does not absorb moisture like polyurethane foam and is much more durable. This is the best foam material available for a heavy telescope.

    Optional Visual Accessories: You will need a star diagonal, eyepieces, mount, and tripod to observe with this telescope. You will find a finder scope helpful in locating objects. We recommend the following:

    1. Finder Scope: Optional. We recommend the F050W2 finder scope. The proper ring system for this finder is the R050DA ring system.

    2. Star Diagonal: Available separately. Please note: You can purchase our best 2" diagonal above and save $50.  

    3. Eyepieces: Available separately. We recommend a complete set of the Stellarvue Optimus eyepieces for this telescope. Save an additional $159 on the star diagonal and eyepieces when you select "

    4. Mount and Tripod: For strictly visual use, the M002CS is a basic alt-azimuth mount that will hold telescopes up to the size of the SVX130T. 

    For imaging we recommend:

    • Losmandy GM8-11G - A good portable tripod/mount
    • Losmandy G11 - Offers better stability than the above
    • Paramount MYT - A great choice for accurate long-exposure imaging

     Optical Imaging Accessories:

     

    sffx-3-new-2024-2-cropped-final-psd-copy.jpgField Flattener: To image with this telescope use the SFFX-3 photographic Field Flattener. Prior to the development of our own flatteners we noticed that generic flatteners varied in specification. We highly recommend these flatteners to convert your telescope into an imaging platform. 

    Reducer Flattener: To image at about f-5.25, we currently offer the SFFR.72 photographic field flattener/reducer. This is an imported unit sold by a number of sources on the market. It is the best unit we have found so far. Based on the success of our in-house field flatteners, we are currently working on a new in-house reducer/flattener that will have the same optical specification as our flatteners. We expect to have this unit ready by the end of 2024. 

    Specifications

    OBJECTIVE LENS: 
    Air-spaced 130 mm, 910 mm focal length (f-7) fully multi-coated apochromatic triplet. The front lens is a durable, conventional glass, the second is a very expensive super low-dispersion (vD =94.93 - 95.10) element and the third is a Lanthanum element. Read more information on glass types here. Combining the best, high homogeneity optical glass with extreme wave front accuracy, these are the best 130 objectives we have ever offered. Each objective is meticulously figured in our optical shop in Auburn, California. Our final Zygo optical test report is included. 

    TUBE ASSEMBLY:
    Carbon Fiber, fully baffled, 5.5” diameter tube. Telescope is 29.5" long with dew shield retracted and 35" long when extended.

    DEW SHIELD:
    6 5/8" (168 mm) diameter, 9 5/8" long retracting carbon fiber dew shield with black anodized fittings.

    DIMENSIONS:
    OTA: 5.5" diameter, 29.5" long with dew shield retracted and 35" long when extended.

    WEIGHT:
    Telescope tube weighs 19.8 pounds. Rings weigh 1.4 pounds each. Slightly heavier with the Moonlight focuser option.

    FOCUSER:
    You now have three focuser options. Save $500 and other the telescope with the standard 3" Stellarvue focuser and extension. Two other options increase the focuser size. They are the 3.5", the Feather Touch dual-speed rack and pinion focuser with 2" and 1.25" adapters for $500 more or the fully computerized Moonlight Nightcrawler 3.5" focuser for an additional $2704. 

    *Please note that the default color for the Nitecrawler will be BLACK unless specified otherwise. For a full list of available color options visit www.focuser.com.

    RINGS:
    Very heavy duty American-made CNC mounting rings using 6061 T6 aluminum plate. Five threaded 1/4-20 holes top and bottom spaced 1.5" and 60 mm apart with one in the center. 5 mm side hole for reflect finder mounting.

    Rail: Your choice between the Losmandy-Style TP013A or TP019, or the Vixen-Style TP012 mounting rail.

    Handle: The Stellarvue #HAN-2 handle is included.

    CASE:
    An optional American made; waterproof hard case will be offered soon.

    LIGHT GAIN:
    345x (human eye = 1)

    CONTRAST AND COLOR CORRECTION (1-10):
    10

    Click here for our online operator's manual: SVX130T and SVX130T-R Raptor

     

    Other Details

    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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