Purchasing your Equipment
UK Stockists
We are supported by retailers through the UK who can demonstrate and supply Vixen equipment. When you have made a decision on the models you are interested in, contact us by email vixen@opticron.co.uk or phone 01582 726522 listing your requirements. We can answer any product related questions you have and put you in contact with your nearest Vixen stockist. In addition we have on-site testing facilities for many products in the Vixen range. Please contact us before visiting to make sure we have the equipment of specific interest in stock.
UK Demonstration Centres
Retailers where you can try out equipment and talk to experienced retail partners about the products.
| Retailer | Telephone | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Altair Astro, Norwich | 01263 731505 | www.altairastro.com |
| Astronomia, Dorking | 01306 640714 | www.astronomia.co.uk |
| The Astronomy Centre, Letchworth | 01223 911150 | www.astronomycentre.co.uk |
| f1 Telescopes, Sittingbourne | 0845 260 2622 | www.f1telescopes.co.uk |
| First Light Optics, Exeter | 01392 826133 | www.firstlightoptics.com |
| Green Witch, Sandy | 01767 677025 | www.green-witch.com |
| Green Witch (North), Leeds | 01924 477719 | www.green-witch.com |
| Infocus, WWT, Barnes | 020 8409 4433 | www.at-infocus.co.uk/barnes.html |
| The Widescreen Centre, W1 | 020 7935 2580 | www.widescreen-centre.co.uk |
| MC2, Frome | 01373 474763 | www.telescopeshop.co.uk |
Events and Star Parties
Forthcoming events at which you can try out and talk to Opticron staff (or our retail partners) about Vixen equipment.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | Astrofest | Kensington Conference and Events Centre, London www.europeanastrofest.com |
| 27/2/14 - 3/3/14 | Isle of Wight Star Party | Brighstone, Isle of Wight,
PO30 4DB www.iowstarparty.org |
| 27-31/3/14 | Kelling Spring Star Party | Kelling Heath, Holt,
Norfolk, NR25 7HW www.starparty.org |
| 17-18/5/13 | International Astronomy Show | Warwickshire Exhibition
Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN www.international-astronomy-show.com |
| 10/8/13 | Southwest Astronomy Fair | Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NY www.normanlockyer.com/astronomy%20fair.html |
| 7-8/9/13 | Southeast Astronomy Festival | The Observatory Science
Centre, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 1RN www.the-observatory.org/astronomy-festivals |
| 4-6/10/13 | Autumn Equinox Sky Camp | Kelling Heath, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 7HW www.starparty.las-astro.org.uk |
Mail Order
If you are unable to find a stockist we offer a comprehensive mail order service that includes:
- Expert advice on the right equipment
- Free delivery throughout the UK on orders over £50.00*
- Full 14 day money-back guarantee or exchange plan
* Excludes Channel Islands & Eire.
* Postage charged at current rates for all orders anywhere in the UK under £50.00
Payment for Mail Order Transactions
All prices listed include VAT at the current rate. Cheques, P.O's should be made payable to OPTICRON and mailed to: PO. Box 370, Unit 21, Titan Court, Laporte Way, Luton, Beds. LU4 8YR, UK.
Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit and Switch welcomed and can be faxed (24hrs) on 01582 723559 or phoned through on 01582 726522 (Mon-Friday 0900-1700). Credit & Debit card orders should be accompanied with cardholder name, address, card number, expiry date, issue number where appropriate plus the last 3 numbers on the signature strip printed on reverse side of the card.
Insurance on Mail Order
All mail order dispatches are insured in transit only. They are not covered while in customers care or during return transit. We strongly recommend that all returns are properly insured.
Special Order Products
Products which are denoted as ‘Special Order’ are not normally held in stock in our UK warehouse. Depending on stock availability in Vixen’s main warehouses in the Far East and on the size and weight of the item, delivery can take from two to eight weeks. Please contact your local dealer or Opticron for specific information relating to the item in which you are interested.
