75071 SX2 Equatorial Mount
Star Book One controlled equatorial mount
The SX2 mount is simple to operate yet features high precision mechanics. It features the Star Book One hand controller for simple, intuitive tracking of objects for observation or imaging.
The Star Book Ten GO-TO controller is an optional upgrade for this mount.
Product features
Star Book One Functions
Celestial, Solar, Lunar and King’s Rate tracking, slewing speeds variable from 0.1x to 999x sidereal, backlash compensation, PEC, autoguider port, adjustable screen brightness, red LED backlit keypad
Built-in motors
Internal motors mean no cable tangle, very quick and easy setup and clean exterior styling.
Unique motor layout
As the R.A. and DEC. motors are inside the declination body, they act as built-in counterweights. As a result, a small telescope requires no additional counterweights.
Retractable counterweight shaft
The counterweight shaft is made of durable, corrosion resistant stainless steel and retracts into the declination body for storage.
Polar axis scope option
An optional internal polar axis scope can be installed in the RA body by simply screwing it into position. A variable intensity illuminator is pre-installed in the mount to evenly illuminate the alignment reticle in the polar axis scope. The alignment reticle helps with fast and accurate polar alignment.
| Specifications | SX2 Mount |
| R.A. slow motion axis | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC slow motion axis | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| Polar axis scope | Optional 5x20 |
| Altitude adjustment | 0˚ to 70˚, (Fine adjustment with tangent screw: +/-15˚, 3 step elevation) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Double-screw fine adjustment |
| Controller | Star Book One |
| Power source | DC12 volts, 0.3 to 2 amperes |
| Maximum loading weight | 12kg (26.5lb) approx, excluding counterweight |
| Counterweight | 1.9kg (4.2lb) x1 |
| Size (Body) | 36cm (H) x 12cm (W) x 36cm (L) |
| Weight | 7kg (15.5lb), without counterweight |
Optional Accessories
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72573 SX Polar Axis Scope Weight: 180g (6.35oz) |
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75803 PF-L Polar Scope Weight: 155g (5.46oz) |
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76919 Star Book Ten Computerised GO-TO controller upgrade. |
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75167 Half Pillar Weight 1.8kg (3.9lb) |
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72576 Accessory Plate DX Weight: 1275g (44.97oz) Size: 330x120x12mm Dovetail mounting block is required to use with VC and VMC optical tubes. |
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72697 SX Aluminium Case Weight: 6.1kg (13.4lb) Size: 470x500x220mm Note: Special order only |
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75161 Aluminium Tripod SXG-HAL130 Lightweight rigid box section legs adjustable from 81cm to 130cm in length. Weight: 5.5kg (12.1lb) Note: Tripod not included with SX series mounts. |
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75655 Carry Bag for 80/100mm Tube or HAL130 Tripod Soft padded carry bag with two accessory pouches. |
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75460 Tripod Accessory Tray Provides storage for eyepieces and other accessories and also improves the stability of the HAL130 tripod. |
