73990 GP2 Equatorial Mount

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
Either the D3M motor controller set or the Star Book S system for GO-TO slewing and celestial tracking 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.

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

	Motor and controller options include D3M manual controller set and Star Book S GO-TO controller set.
Image not available	73912 Polar Axis Scope Set 6x20mm finder scope with scale for both northern and southern hemispheres. Supplied with penlight external illuminator and RA & DEC graduation rings. Note: for GP mount only.
	72576 Accessory Plate DX Weight: 1275g (44.97oz) Size: 330x120x12mm For SX, SXD, GP2 and GPD2. Dovetail mounting block is required to use with VC and VMC optical tubes.
	75167 Half Pillar Weight 1.5kg (3.3lb)
	73881 GP Aluminium Case Weight: 4.4kg (9.7lb) Size: 460x485x148mm Note: Special order only
	75141 Aluminium Tripod GP-HAL130 Lightweight rigid box section legs adjustable from 81cm to 130cm in height. Weight: 5.5kg (12.1lb) Note: Tripod not included with GP2 or GPD2 mount.
	76961 Carrying Bag for Tripod HAL130 Size: 850x175mm For GP-HAL130 and SX-HAL130 tripods. Holds a Half Pillar. Note: Special order only
	75460 Tripod Accessory Tray This tray provides a convenient storage space for eyepieces and other accessories. It also improves the overall stability of the tripod. The tray can be used on the HAL130 for use with GP and SX mounts as well as on the Porta II tripod.