72502 SXW Equatorial Mount
Discontinued June 2014
Star Book controlled GO-TO equatorial mount
The Vixen SXW 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 | SXW 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
Please call for information regarding spares and accessories.
