Vixen SPHINX SX2 Equatorial Mount Unit


Manufacturer: Vixen


Product.Nr.: VE#25071

EAN: 4955295250714

products condition: new

Manufacturer: Vixen

1.769,00 EUR
incl. 19 % VAT

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  • Model: Vixen SPHINX SX2



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