75101 SXD2-PFL Equatorial Mount
Heavy duty but portable astro imaging and observation platform
The Vixen SXD2 mount comes with Star Book Ten controller for manual or computer controlled observation or astrophotography.
A ‘deluxe’ version of the SX2 mount platform, the SXD2 is based around the same compact, lightweight design of the SX2. To provide even higher levels of stability and tracking accuracy, this latest update to the SXD platform includes a number of upgraded components.
The SXD2 has a higher payload capacity than the SX2 at 15kg (33lb).
Product Features
Smooth & accurate tracking motion
The mount has high quality bearings on the RA and DEC axes to reduce load on the motors and to make the motion of the axes as smooth as possible. When the mount is well-aligned and used in conjunction with a third party autoguider, it offers exceptional tracking performance with the heaviest of astro imaging payloads.
High grade materials
The high grade steel chassis provides stable and accurate RA and DEC axes. The placement of the motors in the lower part of the mount casing allows them to form part of the counterweight package, reducing the need to add additional counterweights to balance the scope.
High quality worm gear
The all-new brass worm gears allow smooth movement through the whole 360° motion of the mount. Combined with the latest high-performance stepper motors, the SXD2 offers the keen amateur astrophotographer the perfect platform for long exposure imaging.
Polar axis scope
The polar scope PF-L with built-in dark field illuminator is supplied as standard with the SXD2 mount and is mounted in the RA body. Vixen’s excellent reticle design and precise RA axis/polar scope alignment allow for precision polar alignment. No hour angle setting is required, making set up quick and simple.
| Specifications | SXD2-PFL 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 Ten, 0.1 min. increments |
| DEC coordinates display | On the screen of Star Book Ten, 0.1 arc min. increments |
| Polar axis scope | 5x20mm PF-L polar axis scope |
| Altitude adjustment | 0° to 70°, (Fine adjustment with tangent screw: +/-15°, 3 step elevation) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Double-screw fine adjustment |
| Controller | Star Book Ten |
| Power source | DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes |
| Maximum loading weight | 15kg (33lb) approx, excluding counterweight |
| Counterweight | 1.9kg (4.2lb) x1 and 3.7kg (8.15lb) x1 |
| Size (Body) | 36cm (H) x 12cm (W) x 36cm (L) |
| Weight | 8.8kg (19.4lb), without counterweight |
Optional Accessories
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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. |
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75301 Advance Unit Available for Star Book Ten only. Works as a built-in autoguider in combination with an optional CCD video camera. Size: 90x76x24mm Weight: 100g (3.52oz) |
