72502 SX Equatorial Mount
Star Book controlled GO-TO equatorial mount
The Vixen SX mount comes with Star Book GO-TO controller for manual or computer controlled observation or astrophotography.
This equatorial mount is light enough to be used as a portable observing platform but also offers a stable base for long exposure astrophotography.
Product features
High speed and precise automatic GO-TO slewing
The low profile declination head and internal motors greatly improve balance and motion around the RA axis. This lightweight design allows for high speed slewing and precise motor control.
Built-in motors
Internal motors mean no cable tangle, very quick and easy setup and clean exterior styling.
Unique motor layout
As the RA 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 | SX Mount |
| R.A. slow motion axis | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC slow motion axis | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| R.A. coordinates display | On the screen of Star Book, 0.1 min. increments |
| DEC coordinates display | On the screen of Star Book, 0.1 arc min. increments |
| Polar axis scope | Optional |
| Altitude adjustment | 0˚ to 70˚, (Fine adjustment with tangent screw: +/-15˚, 3 step elevation) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Double-screw fine adjustment |
| Controller | Star Book, Max slewing speed: 1200x at sidereal time |
| Power source | DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 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 | 6.8kg (15lb), without counterweight |
Optional Accessories
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72573 SX Polar Axis Scope Weight: 180g (6.35oz) |
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72529 Night Time Filter Film To darken Star Book LCD screen (2 filters per pack) |
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75167 Half Pillar Weight 1.5kg (3.3lb) |
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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. |
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72697 SX Aluminium Case Weight: 6.1kg (13.4lb) Size: 470x500x220mm Note: Special order only |
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75151 Aluminium Tripod SX-HAL130 Legs: Adjustable from 81cm to 130cm in length. Weight: 5.5kg (12.1lb) Note: Tripod not included with SX or SXD mount. |
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76961 Carrying Bag for Tripod HAL130 Size: 850x175mm For SX-HAL130 and HAL130 tripods. Holds a Half Pillar. Note: Special order only |
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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. |
