73990 GP2 Equatorial Mount
Discontinued June 2014
The original and still the best upgradable equatorial mount system
Much copied but never bettered, the Vixen GP2 mount is the benchmark for those wanting a solid, dependable equatorial observation or imaging platform.
The GP2 mount system features accurate tracking and is an excellent platform for serious astronomical observation.
A wide selection of optional accessories are available allowing you to customise the GP2 mount’s features to fit your observing needs.
Accepts payloads up to 7kg.
Product features
Motor drive upgrade
The D3M motor controller set can be added to the mount.
Simple polar alignment
The 2˚ incremental altitude scale and optional polar axis scope set assist with accurate polar alignment.
Dovetail plate attachment
The dovetail plate attachment system allows you to attach an optical tube easily and quickly.
Please note that the current versions of the GP series mounts have a 45mm footing. Previously, the footing was 60mm diameter. Click here to find out more information about these changes.
| Specifications | GP2 Mount |
| R.A. slow motion axis | 144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC slow motion axis | 144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| R.A. graduations | Optional (included in Polar axis scope set) |
| DEC graduations | Optional (included in Polar axis scope set) |
| Polar axis scope | Optional |
| Altitude adjustment | 0° to 62°, (2° increments) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Double-screw fine adjustment |
| Controller | Optional, with Star Book S set or D2M motor drive set |
| Maximum loading weight | 7kg (15.4lb) approx, excluding counterweight |
| Counterweight | 3.7kg (8.15lb) x1 |
| Weight | 4.0kg (8.8lb), without counterweight |
Optional Accessories
Please call for information regarding spares and accessories.
Please note that the later versions of the GP series mounts had a 45mm footing. Previously, the footing was 60mm diameter. Click here to find out more information about these changes.
