75841 APZ Altazimuth Mount
The ultimate high payload grab and go mount based on the Vixen AP EQ.
Based on the Advanced Polaris AP EQ mount, the Advanced Polaris Alt Az Mount (APZ) offers the discerning user a very high quality flexible grab and go Alt Az mount that can be converted to an AP EQ mount as the situation requires.
With a payload capacity of 8.2kg (18lbs) the APZ is suitable for use with a wide range of telescopes including 140mm refractors 8” Schmidt-Cassegrains.
The high precision gearing system and friction stop mechanism on both axes guarantees stable and accurate manual adjustment. As with the AP EQ, the APZ can be motorized and fitted with the STAR BOOK ONE hand controller.
The Vixen APZ is truly a mount that can adapt and grow with you and your hobby.
| Specifications | APZ Mount |
| Slow Motion Control | RA Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement; DEC Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement |
| Quick Slewing Motion | Friction Stop Motion (adjustable) |
| Wheel Gear | RA 73.5mm in diameter - 144 tooth wheel gear; DEC 58.4mm in diameter, 144 tooth wheel gear |
| Worm Gear | RA 11.0mm in diameter, Brass; DEC 9.8mm in diameter, Brass |
| Horizontal Axis | 59mm in diameter, Aluminium alloy, with friction stop mechanism |
| Vertical Axis | 59mm in diameter, Aluminium alloy, with friction stop mechanism |
| Number of Bearings | 6 Pieces |
| Maximum Loading weight | 8kg (18lbs) (6kg (13lbs) if motor modules are used) |
| Dimensions | 178x258x104mm |
| Weight | 3.8kg (8.3lbs) including APZ counterweight |
| Counterweight | APZ counterweight 1.65kg (3.6lbs) |
Optional Accessories
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75191 Tripod APP-TL130 The newly developed APP-TL130 tripod, which has both portability required for camera tripods and strength required for astronomical observation, can be folded as short as about 60cm (23.5”) in length and it is an excellent companion for travelling. The tripod extends up to 130cm (51”) in length. Weight 3kg (6.6lbs) |
