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RARE FIND: Brand New 1980s Tasco 9VR Telescope (Vixen Japan) - $175 (Southwest Austin)
Convict Hill Road near Vermillion Drive
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This model is part of a sought-after series manufactured by Vixen in Japan, known for their high-quality optics and smooth mechanical operation. It's an excellent piece for a vintage telescope collector or a beginner looking for a compact "grab-and-go" scope with superior optics for its size.
Key Features:
- Model: Tasco 9VR
- Optics: 60mm Aperture, f/5 Focal Ratio (300mm focal length).
- Condition: Brand New (NOS) in the original styrofoam case, all accessories included and individually packaged (see photos!).
- Vintage Quality: Made in Japan by Vixen, featuring all-metal construction and a notoriously smooth focuser and alt-az adapter.
- Includes: Telescope, original eyepieces, finderscope, alt-az adapter, and original case (a tripod was not included with the original set)
Here is what one reviewer had to say about the Tasco 9VR:
“So how does it work? Optically and mechanically, it is very sweet. This is my first experience with this Japanese-made gear, and it does not disappoint. I haven’t done extensive optical testing, but the scope shows plenty of detail on Jupiter despite having only 60mm of aperture and 300mm of focal length to work with. It’s fast at f/5, but chromatic aberration is somewhere between “unobjectionable” and “is it even there?” It is, but you really have to look for it; the image is surprisingly clean. And, the focuser is so smooth it’s uncanny.”
This scope is a piece of astronomical history and a great conversation starter. Don't miss the chance to own a pristine, unused example of a classic Vixen-made refractor!
Pick up is in Southwest Austin 2-3 minutes from the intersection of Mopac & William Cannon. Please do not respond if that is not convenient for you. If it is still listed, it is still available.
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