Vixen SPHINX SX2 Equatorial Mount Unit

Name: Vixen SPHINX SX2 Equatorial Mount Unit
Brand: Vixen
SKU: VE#25071
Price: 1769 EUR

Product.Nr.: VE#25071

EAN: 4955295250714

products condition: new

Manufacturer: Vixen

1.769,00 EUR
incl. 19 % VAT

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product description

The new Vixen SPHINX SX2 equatorial mount offers simple and easy operation of your telescope using the newly developed STAR BOOK ONE handheld controller.

Comes as standard with STAR BOOK ONE handheld controller which is equipped with a variety of functions in a simple design.
Incorporates pulse motors with high response to signals and ease of precise control. Vixen's micro-step motion control makes the rotation of the motors very accurate and smooth.

Model	SX2 Mount Unit
R.A./DEC axis	180-tooth full circle micro-movement wheel gear, 72mm in diameter
Worm gears	9mm in diameter
R.A. axis	40mm in diameter
DEC axis	35mm in diameter
Number of bearings	5 pieces
Counterweight bar	20mm in diameter, retractable
Polar axis scope	Optional
Altitude adjustment	Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided in 3 zones: +/-15 degrees per zone, for high, middle and low latitudes), altitude scale in 2 degrees increments
Azimuth adjustment	Twin tangent screws with knobs: about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustment range: about +/- 7 degrees
Drive motors	Pulse motors with micro-step control (about 250pps)
Automatic tracking	High precision tracking with STAR BOOK ONE, Maximum slewing speed: about 1000 times of sidereal rate (x999 on display)
Loading capacity (for imaging)	12 kg at a point of 25cm above from the place where the RA and DEC axes cross
Controller port	D-SUB9PIN Male
Power port	DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4
Power source/Consumption	DC12V, 0.3 to 2.0 A (SX2 and STAR BOOK ONE), Comes with Cigarette-lighter plug cord as standard accessory
Dimensions	343mm x 360mm x 128mm
Weight	About 7.0 kg without counterweight
Counterweight	1.9 kg x 1